カテゴリー: Coronavirus outbreak
Spanish children over six to wear masks at school; US Midwest states report record tallies; UK reports highest cases since 12 June. Follow latest updatesTour de France in doubt after Covid red alert issued in NiceGermany bans large events amid rise in …
New rules in French capital in effect since 8am this morning; Spanish children over six to wear masks at school; Tour de France in doubtTour de France in doubt after Covid red alert issued in NiceGermany bans large events amid rise in Covid casesItaly …
Virus reached Great Andamanese tribe despite testing of all island visitorsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTen members of a dwindling tribe who live on a secluded island in the Andaman Islands archipelago have tested positiv…
Infection rates also up in Italy and France; WHO warns of a ‘tricky moment’ for EuropeCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageGermany is to ban large events until the end of this year, amid fears of a resurgence in coronavirus cases…
Only 46% of voters in Britain think their country has done well, compared with 95% in DenmarkCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople in Britain have given a worse assessment of their country’s handling of the coronavirus outb…
Disposable medical face masks beat those made of cotton or polyester in simulationCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFace masks made from non-woven fabric are more effective at blocking the spread of Covid-19 via airborne respi…
Once I flew kites and dreamed of being a teacher. Now it’s hard to see a better future for me or my familyCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageWhen I was born in Kutupalong camp, Bangladesh, it was a very different place. I remem…
Measures in capital of semi-autonomous region include being made to take traditional medicine despite no new cases in over a week Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageResidents in the capital of Xinjiang are being forced to take …
Hong Kong case leads scientists to doubt development of antibodies in previous patients, but other experts say it is no cause for alarmCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageA young man has been diagnosed with coronavirus more than…
AstraZeneca says it has not discussed ‘emergency use authorisation’ with the US Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe company manufacturing the Oxford University coronavirus vaccine has denied it is in talks with the Trump adm…
Head of National Health Commission says government has authorised ‘emergency use’ of treatment for staff in high-risk jobsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Chinese government has been administering a coronavirus vaccine ca…
Masks made mandatory on public transport across New Zealand as coronavirus cases continue to riseNew Zealand’s biggest city will remain in lockdown until midnight on Sunday, the extra four days necessitated by the rising number of Covid-19 cases, the p…
More than 700 cases have been linked to Sarang Jeil church, which says it’s being made a scapegoat for the the pandemicCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFour months ago, South Korea was basking in international praise for cont…
India posts world’s highest rate of infection for 18 consecutive days; nearly 400 new cases in South Korea; Mexico passes 60,000 deathsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIndia has passed three million coronavirus cases, with th…
Restrictions on large gatherings in place in Seoul and surrounding cities Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage South Korea has said it will roll out tougher social distancing guidelines to curb the spread of coronavirus nationwi…