Category: Europe
European Coronavirus News
First Sweden Lockdown Announced
The Public Health Agency and Region of Uppsala will implement local Covid-19 recommendations to combat the spread of the virus in the region. More...
Greece Reports Highest-Ever Number of Cases with 667. Biggest Rise in 18-39 Age Group
Greece registered a record-breaking 667 new confirmed novel coronavirus infections on Tuesday, with 88 people linked to known clusters and 45 detected at the country’s entry points. More...
Netherlands: Covid-19 infections up by 27% in last week, more than 400 patients in ICU
The number of coronavirus cases in the Netherlands was above 8,000 for the third day running on Tuesday, but there are signs the second wave is levelling off. More...
Italy Naples Doctor: “Naples is sick, take action or the coffins will parade. Covid leaves no second chances, our doctors know it well”
“Do not forget that this is a war, and although at the moment it seems that things are still pretty well, pretend that it is not would lead to disaster. More...
Spain: the coronavirus reaches a new peak: 322.9 cases per 100,000 inhabitants
The Spanish Health Department reported 13,873 new positives and 218 more deaths in the last 24 hours
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Switzerland coronavirus: “The second wave has arrived”
Swiss government: “The second wave has arrived”
The second wave of Covid-19 has arrived in Switzerland faster and stronger than expected. More...
Pope wears Covid mask for first time at public event
The pope wore a white mask during the service at the Rome Basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli. More...
Bulgaria makes masks obligatory in public as new COVID-19 cases surge
Bulgaria will make wearing protective masks obligatory in all outdoor spaces from Thursday, as coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours hit a new record
UK Coronavirus: 241 deaths and 21,331 infections in one day
The UK death toll from coronavirus rose by 241 on Tuesday – the highest daily reported rise since the first wave of the pandemic. More...
Manchester moved to coronavirus lockdown Tier 3 from 1am Friday
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed this afternoon he will impose Tier 3 on Greater Manchester without the agreement of local leaders or Manchester’s mayor. More...