Vietnam records its first Covid-19 death and its biggest rise in new cases after the country of 96 million had gone 100 days without infection Country went months without infection before outbreak in Danang First death reported is 70-year-old man with underlying health conditions Today’s 45 new infections is the biggest single-day jump in cases … Read more
Coronavirus cases in England are now at the highest levels since May and government scientists are ‘no longer confident’ the crucial R rate is below the dreaded level of one. Government statisticians today admitted there is ‘now enough evidence’ to prove Covid-19 infections are on the up, calculating that 4,200 people are now catching the … Read more
Now 4,200 people are catching Covid-19 each day in England: Official data estimates coronavirus cases have more than doubled in a fortnight and risen to the highest level in seven weeks By Stephen Matthews Health Editor and Vanessa Chalmers Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 11:59 BST, 31 July 2020 | Updated: 12:01 BST, 31 July … Read more
Victoria has suffered its second worst day since the coronavirus pandemic began, as a young doctor fights for his life after contracting the deadly disease. The state recorded 627 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths on Friday, just a day after announcing a record number of cases. Victoria had 723 cases on Thursday – the … Read more
Victoria has suffered its second worst day since the coronavirus pandemic began, as a young doctor fights for his life after contracting the deadly disease. The state recorded 627 new coronavirus cases and eight deaths on Friday, just a day after announcing a record number of cases. Victoria had 723 cases on Thursday – the … Read more
Scotland is to impose 14-day quarantine on arrivals in the country from Luxembourg, its government announced today. The measure, which follow the UK-wide quarantine move against Spain last weekend, will come into effect from midnight and seems almost certain to be followed by similar moves in England and the other home nations. Luxembourg, along with Belgium, … Read more
Scotland imposes 14-day quarantine on arrivals from Luxembourg over surge in coronavirus cases The measures will come into effect from midnight, the Scottish Government said Almost certain to be followed by similar moves in England and other UK nations SNP’s Humza Yousaf: there is a ‘clear indication’ virus is active and still spreading By David … Read more
Victoria has broken the record for its single daily increase in coronavirus cases, with 723 infections announced on Thursday – raising the likelihood Melbourne’s lockdown will be extended. The figure is more than double Wednesday’s 295 infections and far exceeds the state’s previous record of 532 cases on Monday. Premier Daniel Andrews announced an additional … Read more
Victoria has broken the record for its single daily increase in coronavirus cases, with 723 infections announced on Thursday. The figure is more than double Wednesday’s 295 infections and far exceeds the state’s previous record of 532 cases on Monday. Premier Daniel Andrews announced an additional 13 deaths, taking the state’s death toll to 105 … Read more
Nursing homes with higher rates of deficiencies and complaints were more likely to report cases of the novel coronavirus, a new study suggests. Researchers found nursing homes without cases had 20% fewer deficiencies – such as lack of infection control programs, improper medication handling and fire hazard risks – than facilities that did have cases. … Read more