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
Australia covid quarantine error means hundreds asked to take HIV test
Almost 300 people who went through a scandal-hit hotel coronavirus quarantine system in Victoria, Australia, must be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C due to fears of cross-contamination from the incorrect use of blood glucose test devices. More...
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...
Britain to infect healthy volunteers with coronavirus
London-based hVivo gets £10m to conduct so-called ‘challenge trials’ to try to achieve faster results
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Rapid one-hour covid tests now available for Italy and Hong Kong passengers at Heathrow
The LAMP tests are quicker than PCR ones used by the NHS as they do not require a laboratory to process samples. More...
Bristol students to withhold rent over university’s ‘lack of support’ in coronavirus lockdown
Hundreds pledge to strike in protest at the lack of in-person teaching and help for those self-isolating from #covid
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