Britain’s coronavirus death toll surged by 181 yesterday as Government advisers warned that even stricter social distancing measures could be on the way. It is by far the biggest daily increase and means the disease has claimed 759 lives, including young and previously healthy people. Government advisers said stricter social distancing policies may have to … Read more
‘This is a social bomb that can explode at any moment’: Red Cross chief warns coronavirus pandemic could spark ‘social unrest’ among poor in the West’s biggest cities 80,000 people have coronavirus in Italy and at least 9,000 have died in Italy France has seen more than 1,800 deaths while Spain has seen upwards of … Read more
The crackdown may get tougher: As UK’s coronavirus death toll jumps by 181 in a single day, even stricter social distancing measures may be put in place, warn Government advisers London hospitals recorded the highest number of new deaths at 54 Advice says the public should leave their house only to shop for groceries, medical … Read more
Spain returns ‘faulty’ coronavirus testing kits bought from Chinese company as experts say China is filling the void left by Europe’s usual go-to ally the US Spanish government forced to return ‘faulty’ coronavirus testing kits to China Supplier Shenzhen Bioeasy said it had not adequately explained how to use them The Spanish ministry said it will … Read more
The death toll in Spain soared to more than 4,800 today after 769 people died in 24 hours, in a record one-day figure for fatalities, the government said. Health ministry figures showed the number of deaths reaching 4,858, while cases jumped to 64,059, although the rate of new infections appeared to be slowing, registering a … Read more
Red dunes, a green lagoon and vineyards in black volcanic soil: The incredible images that show Lanzarote in all its otherworldly beauty Photos showcase the island’s varied topography, from black beaches and azure waters to epic volcanic zones They were taken by photographer Eleonora Costi, who described it as ‘unlike anywhere else on the planet’ … Read more
Switzerland has become the fifth European country to declare more than 10,000 coronavirus infections after the number of cases jumped by almost 1,000 in the last 24 hours. The Alpine country’s health ministry revealed that 10,714 citizens have been infected this morning, and warned that this number will continue to rise for at least another … Read more
Spain’s death-toll from coronavirus has risen to more than 4,000 people while new infections have also increased by almost a fifth. The country announced that 655 people died from the virus between Wednesday and Thursday, taking the total number from 3,434 to 4,089. The number of new infections also rose from 47,610 on Wednesday to … Read more
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
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