Category: Europe
European Coronavirus News
UK records another 18,804 Covid-19 cases and 80 deaths
UK Department of Health statistics show the daily number of coronavirus infections has risen 34.6 per cent in a week
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8855987/Britain-records-18-804-Covid-19-cases-80-deaths.html More...
Nearly two-thirds of hospitalised coronavirus still have lung damage three months after being discharged
Up to 60% of patients had lasting damage to hearts, lungs, kidneys or livers
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8854815/Nearly-two-thirds-hospitalised-Covid-19-patients-lung-damage.html More...
Could schools be COVID-19 super-spreader sites?
“There may be an explosion of cases. We hope not.” More...
Switzerland imposes coronavirus mask-wearing in indoor public spaces
Spontaneous public gatherings will be limited to 15 people and teleworking is once again recommended
Signs of recovery from severe Covid lung damage
In two early studies, researchers said some patients showed signs of healing just weeks after leaving the hospital
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/18/health/Covid-lung-damage-recovery.html More...
Herd Immunity? Or Mass Murder?
A proposal to let people with low risk of #coronavirus infection live without constraint could lead to a million or more preventable deaths
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/19/opinion/coronavirus-herd-immunity.html More...
Wales to go into national two-week ‘firebreak’ coronavirus lockdown
The Welsh government believes a two-week #covid “firebreak” – from Friday at 6pm until Monday 9 November – is vital to help bring the virus under control
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/19/wales-to-go-into-national-firebreak-covid-lockdown More...
Coronavirus in Northern Ireland: Schools close for two weeks
Seven #covid deaths and 2,043 new cases over weekend in Norhern Ireland
Department of Health death toll stands at 615
https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/coronavirus-northern-ireland-schools-close-for-two-weeks-and-sports-minister-to-meet-groups-39640490.html More...
Number of Covid-19 patients in Swedens’ ICUs doubles in a month
The number of people being treated in intensive care across Sweden has almost doubled over a few weeks, with 31 #Covid patients currently in ICUs. More...
Almost 2,500 COVID-19 patients in Belgium hospitals
In the week from 9 to 15 October an average of 53,200 people were tested for #coronavirus in Belgium. More...