Tag: covid
60 million confirmed coronavirus infections globally, and the rate is still increasing
There have now been more than 60,000,000 confirmed coronavirus infections globally and the infection rate is still increasing. More...
700 coronavirus deaths in the UK in 24 hours
The UK has reported 696 further COVID-19 deaths overnight. More...
Dutch researchers preparing for ‘human challenge’ COVID-19 vaccine trial
Researchers at the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands are preparing for a potential “human challenge” trial in which volunteers are deliberately infected with the new coronavirus to test the effectiveness of vaccine candidates, advocacy group 1Day Sooner said on Wednesday. More...
United States reports 2,157 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours – one person is dying every 40 seconds
The daily coronavirus death toll in the US reached 2,157 on Tuesday – one person every 40 seconds. More...
Culled mink break through the surface of mass coronavirus graves in Denmark
At least one meter into the ground, the killed corona-infected mink had been buried at the military training ground at Holstebro.
France: coronavirus vaccination will not be compulsory
Emmanuel Macron: “The peak of the second wave of the epidemic has passed. More...
853 coronavirus deaths in Italy in 24 hours
An Italian Ministry of Health spokesperson said that deaths represent the parameter that falls last. More...
Netherlands: More children testing positive for coronavirus
Despite a significant 24-percent fall in the number of new Dutch coronavirus infections reported on Tuesday, the total figures for Week 47 ending Tuesday morning were virtually flat compared to the previous week. More...
Russia to vaccinate mink against Coronavirus amid mutation fears
Russia plans to vaccinate its minks against the coronavirus after a mutated form of the virus found on mink farms prompted mass culls in Europe, the Defense Ministry’s Zvezda news channel reported Monday. More...
Around 10% children were absent from state schools in England last week for Covid related reasons
More than 870,000 children were not in school last Thursday, with secondary schools the most severely affected. More...









