New study shows that both temperature and humidity play a key role in the survival of Sars-Cov-2
According to the preprint, published last week, Sars-Cov-2 survives best at low temperatures in dry air. More...
UK announces 21,242 more coronavirus cases and 189 deaths
Sir Patrick Vallance claims up to 90,000 people could be getting infected every day in England
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France extends overnight curfew as COVID cases surge
France will extend an overnight curfew to dozens more areas in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced.
Czech Republic – Shops and Services to Close from Tomorrow
Exceptions include shops selling food, fuels, medicine and hygiene products, small animals and food for animals, tobacco, as well as laundromats, towing and repair services, delivery pick-up facilities, ticket offices, funeral services, flower shops and several others. More...
Northern Ireland Covid-19 hospital admissions to exceed first wave within days
Health Minister Robin Swann has described the current number of Covid-19 patients in Northern Ireland hospitals as “grave” as it will soon exceed the amount that were admitted during the first wave of the virus. More...
Liverpool UK hospital COVID patients ‘expected to pass April peak’ today
Liverpool hospital covid patients ‘expected to pass April peak’ today. More...
Italy records 15,199 new COVID cases in one day, 127 deaths
“Spike in new cases of coronavirus positivity; in the last 24 hours 15,199 people were infected (yesterday they were 10,874). More...
Brazilian COVID vaccine volunteer death – original report from Brazilian news
A Brazilian volunteer who participated in the clinical tests of the vaccine developed by Oxford University and the laboratory AstraZeneca died due to complications from Covid-19, last Thursday. More...
Greece Sees Spike in COVID Cases for Second Consecutive Day, 865 New, 6 Deaths
Greek confirmed coronavirus infections soared to 865 on Wednesday, from 667 on Tuesday, reflecting the concern of authorities recently about several cluster outbreaks in Greece, especially the north. More...
UPDATE: Brazilian health authority said that a volunteer in a clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine had died but the trial would continue
UPDATE: Brazilian health authority Anvisa said on Wednesday that a volunteer in a clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca AZN.L More...