Coronavirus primarily spread to New York from Europe and was sweeping through city by mid-February

The coronavirus outbreak that has gripped New York originated in Europe and not China, according to two scientific studies. Researchers believe the virus was being spread around the city by mid-February – weeks before New York’s first confirmed case. Scientists say the two separate teams found travelers brought the virus mainly from Europe, rather than … Read more

UK will be the worst coronavirus-hit nation in Europe with 66,000 deaths, top scientists predict 

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

UK will be the worst coronavirus-hit nation in Europe with 66,000 deaths, top scientists predict 

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

China jails ‘imported’ coronavirus carrier for 18 months for failing to report his trip to Europe

China has sentenced a man to prison for 18 months after he spent nearly a week in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic and then failed to report his journey to the police upon his return. The 29-year-old, known by his surname Guo, refused to self-isolate and tried to hide his symptoms from the authority after … Read more

Lonely Planet’s top 10 places to visit in Europe in 2019

The High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia has been named as the best place to visit in Europe in 2019 by a prestigious travel guide. The region has topped Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2019 list, with well-travelled judges praising its ‘mythical landscape of crooked peaks and plunging waterfalls’, as well as the opportunity to spot rare … Read more

From visiting Europe after Brexit to obtaining a visa for Egypt, the Holiday Guru solves queries

From visiting Europe after Brexit to obtaining a visa for Egypt… and where to see The Goldfinch: The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 13:53 GMT, 9 November 2019 | Updated: 14:06 GMT, 11 November 2019 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week how to … Read more

Coronavirus: Shocking graphic shows most cases in Australia are imported from EUROPE

The majority of people who have flown into Australia with coronavirus have come from Europe and America, it has been revealed.  A map was released by the Department of Health on Friday shows that more than a third of Australia’s overseas cases were people who had travelled into the country from Europe.  Around a third of the … Read more

Coronavirus: Shocking graphic shows most cases in Australia are imported from EUROPE

The majority of people who have flown into Australia with coronavirus have come from Europe and America, it has been revealed.  A map was released by the Department of Health on Friday shows that more than a third of Australia’s overseas cases were people who had travelled into the country from Europe.  Around a third of the … Read more

UK coronavirus cases surge by 2,000 in a WEEK as the epidemic outstrips most of Europe

The UK’s coronavirus outbreak is one of the fastest escalating epidemics in Europe, official statistics have revealed. 676 people were diagnosed with the virus yesterday, more than in Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Austria or Denmark. This was 35 per cent more than the previous day, when there were 407 cases, and meant the … Read more

Coronavirus death toll tops 10,000 worldwide as crisis continues to escalate in Europe

The coronavirus death toll has topped 10,000 worldwide, doubling in one week, as the crisis continues to escalate in Europe.  Almost half of all COVID-19 deaths have occurred in Europe, with Italy reporting devastatingly high numbers every day.  China, where the killer virus first emerged, accounts for a third of all victims, having battled the disease … Read more