Second wave strikes Europe: Spain reintroduces lockdown, Greece sees a worrying rise in cases

A second wave of coronavirus has struck Europe as Spain reimposes lockdowns, cases spike in Greece and French officials warn they could lose control at any moment. The head of Germany’s doctors’ union has said that the country is already in the midst of its second wave because people had flouted social distancing rules. France’s … Read more

Coronavirus Europe: Is second wave REALLY imminent?

UK ministers met today to thrash out plans to place travel restrictions on more European countries with spiralling coronavirus infections as figures show cases are on the rise in holiday hotspots on the continent — but death curves have yet to follow suit. The Government will announce which nations will be removed from Britain’s ‘air bridge’ … Read more

England had the highest level of excess deaths in Europe during coronavirus pandemic

England suffered the highest level of excess deaths in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, startling figures today revealed amid growing fears of a second wave.  Government statisticians created an interactive map of the excess mortality rate for every region in the UK, with data showing the London borough of Brent was the worst-hit area of … Read more

England had the highest level of excess deaths in Europe during coronavirus pandemic

England suffered the highest level of excess deaths in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, startling figures today revealed amid growing fears of a second wave.  Government statisticians created an interactive map of the excess mortality rate for every region in the UK, with data showing the London borough of Brent was the worst-hit area of … Read more

‘I’m worried about a second wave’: Matt Hancock warns wave of infections is ‘rolling across Europe’ 

Matt Hancock was today accused of stoking up hysteria and panic in Britain after he warned of a second coronavirus wave ‘starting to roll across Europe’ towards Britain and declared: ‘There is a real danger of an increase in cases in the UK’. The Health Secretary has confirmed the Government is also ‘looking at’ plans to … Read more

‘I’m worried about a second wave’: Matt Hancock warns wave of infections is ‘rolling across Europe’ 

Matt Hancock today warned of a second coronavirus wave ‘starting to roll across Europe’ towards Britain and hinted that more holiday destinations on the continent could soon face UK quarantine restrictions. The Health Secretary has confirmed the Government is ‘looking at’ plans to tell people who test positive for coronavirus to stay at home for … Read more

CDC director Trump banned travel from Europe too late to stop covid

Donald Trump banned travel from Europe too late, allowing ‘large seeding’ of coronavirus in the US, CDC director admits CDC director Dr Robert Redfield said coronavirus from Europe was already spreading in the US by the time travel from the EU was shut down  In an ABC News interview, he called travel from Europe the … Read more

The best summer deals from UK to Europe – with flights from £44 return

Europe has suffered as tourism vanished during lockdown. Now it’s back — and so are some incredible bargains, as airlines struggle to fill seats.  Year-on-year fares in August are as much as 81 per cent off. Here’s our guide to some of the best deals… ROME FOR £51 RETURN Bargain: Ryanair return fares from Stansted to … Read more

The best summer deals from UK to Europe – with flights from £44 return

Europe has suffered as tourism vanished during lockdown. Now it’s back — and so are some incredible bargains, as airlines struggle to fill seats.  Year-on-year fares in August are as much as 81 per cent off. Here’s our guide to some of the best deals… ROME FOR £51 RETURN Bargain: Ryanair return fares from Stansted to … Read more

Europe on the brink of a second wave?

Germany will offer free coronavirus tests to all returning travellers as Covid-19 concerns mount across Europe and cases surge in France, Belgium and Italy.   Berlin’s health minister Dilek Kalayci said today that those coming back from high-risk countries should be tested and those returning from non-risk countries will also have the option.   She said the … Read more