A total of 312 medicinal products, foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses and medical devices were included on the list of export bans outside Poland - according to the announcement of the Minister of Health.more
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Canada on Friday morning was 30,659 against nearly 29,000. Thursday. The number of fatalities increased during the day by 57 people to 1,250. Over 503,000 have been examined so far. more
The second wave of the coronavirus epidemic in the fall "is more than a hypothesis, it is certainty," says Italian representative at the World Health Organization (WHO) and advisor to the Ministry of Health in Rome Walter Ricciardi. He appealed not to rush to open the country.more
Organizations of companies from the tourism industry have proposed to the Spanish authorities the gradual restoration of closed hotel facilities, restaurants and bars. The guests would be identified by means of a system of colorful bracelets - the daily El Mundo established.more
In Ireland, 44 people died of coronavirus over the last 24 hours, resulting in a death toll of 530, the country's health ministry said last night. This is the highest daily death balance since the beginning of the epidemic.more
Concerns have been raised that updated government guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE) could put hospital staff and patients at risk. Healthcare workers have been advised to reuse gowns or wear different kit, such as plastic aprons with coveralls, if stocks in England run low.more
Bill Gates has predicted that an effective vaccine against Covid-19 could be ready in about 18 months. In a live chat on LinkedIn, the Microsoft co-founder also said that eight to 10 of some 100 vaccines under development "are very promising".more
Former Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas has raised £300,000 for the NHS after completing a trio of 12-hour rides over three days. Thomas rode on a turbo bike in his garage at home in Cardiff for 36 hours over the course of three days from 07:30 until 19:30 in his bit to help raise funds to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.more
Fear of the coronavirus stopped North Delhi residents from picking up banknotes on the street. The police who had found the owner had to intervene, the Indian daily Hindustan Times said.more
The famous chef and restaurateur, Gordon Ramsay, lived with his family in his summer residence in Cornwall during the pandemic. He cannot count on the favor of the neighbors who are afraid that the star could bring the coronavirus from London. They also accuse him of breaking the restrictions on the ban on movement.more
Popular with tourists, Madeira successfully fights the Covid-19 epidemic. There have been no coronavirus infection cases on the Portuguese island for a week.more
Only children and non-religious people experience the epidemic the most, according to a study by the Institute of Integrated Prevention conducted among teenagers. 80% young people in quarantine rather well or definitely assess their well-being during an epidemic.
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The government has been forced to extend its wage-subsidy programme for workers until the end of June following the decision to keep Britain in full lockdown for at least a further three weeks.more
Britain and its allies will ask tough questions of China over the coronavirus outbreak, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Thursday, adding "we can't have business as usual after this crisis".more
A Chinese county of around 600,000 residents has gone into lockdown after a woman who visited the area tested positive for the coronavirus, underscoring concerns over a second wave of domestic infections.more
It is only four months since Boris Johnson led the Conservative party to a historic victory. His 80-seat majority seemed to recast the electoral landscape for a generation. It also marked another milestone in Brexit's transformation of the Conservative party from the party of business to the party of the flag. Today, that seems like another world.more
The help that Polish people from the world give during the epidemic has exceeded all expectations. It was also noticed by the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is just starting the campaign # Polonia4Neighbors and announces the support of those who are not indifferent to those in need.more
UK Health Minister Matt Hancock today admitted that hospitals are facing a shortage of clothing and personal protective equipment for medical staff.more
The Wydad of Casablanca has announced the sale of 60,000 tickets put online for its virtual match against the new coronavirus, the proceeds of which will be entirely donated to the special Fund dedicated to the management of the Covid-19 pandemic.more
Princess Sofia, after a three-day emergency medical course, will report to work at the Sophiahemmet Hospital in Stockholm. A spokesman for the royal court announced that Sofia would not come into contact with coronavirus patients directly.more
Nawet 3,5 mln dorosłych osób doświadczyło pogorszenia stanu zdrowia psychicznego w czasie domowej kwarantanny w wyniku nadużywania alkoholu - informują dziś eksperci z organizacji Alcohol Change. more
Grand slam champions Simona Halep and Petra Kvitova say playing tennis behind closed doors would "not work" because fans are too important to the sport.more
Frontex data shows that the number of detected border crossings fell by half in March. The EC recommends that, regardless of the pandemic, return procedures be carried out for people without the right to asylum.more
