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Sad Covid-19 record for Russia: 771 new cases registered across the country
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Moscow rolls out tracking app to 'ensure self-discipline' during coronavirus lockdown
Moscow is rolling out a mobile phone app and scannable bar codes to check whether people are adhering to strict isolation rules during lockdown, an official said Wednesday.
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UK reports daily death toll of 563 in worst day of coronavirus crisis
Britain reported 563 daily coronavirus deaths on Wednesday, the first time the national toll has exceeded 500, bringing the total fatalities to 2,352, according to official figures.
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Merkel shines in handling of Germany’s coronavirus crisis
In her first address to the nation on the coronavirus pandemic, German Chancellor Angela Merkel calmly appealed to citizens’ reason and discipline to slow the spread of the virus, acknowledging as a woman who grew up in communist East Germany how difficult it is to give up freedoms, yet as a trained scientist emphasizing that the facts don’t lie.
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Germany has a remarkably low coronavirus death rate — thanks largely to mass testing, but also culture, luck, and an impressive healthcare system
Germany has reported over 53,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and 397 deaths.
Spain's Covid-19 death toll SPIKES again as 769 die in new single day record
Spain’s health ministry has announced that it has suffered another record breaking day for Covid-19 deaths as 769 people fell victim to the disease in one day.
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms, Downing Street has confirmed.
Italy’s inspiring response to the coronavirus
As Italy becomes the global epicentre for the coronavirus pandemic, the nation’s beautiful, shared showcase of Italian culture is nothing short of inspiring.
Macron launches army Operation Resilience to support fight against coronavirus
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced the launch of army Operation Resilience to provide support in the fight against COVID-19 along with "massive investments" in the country's public health system as France’s coronavirus death toll rose to 1,331 with 25,233 confirmed cases.
Spain overtakes China’s coronavirus toll with 3,434 deaths
Spain's coronavirus death toll overtook that of China on Wednesday, rising to 3,434 after 738 people died over the past 24 hours, the government said.
Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, tests positive for coronavirus
Prince Charles has tested positive for the coronavirus, Clarence House has confirmed.
Britain Put On Lockdown For Three Weeks Amid Coronavirus “National Emergency”
Johnson said people would only be allowed to leave their homes for basic necessities: exercise, for a medical need, to provide care or travelling to and from work where absolutely necessary.
UK sends in army to deliver masks to hospitals
Protective equipment is being distributed after doctors complained of feeling like 'cannon fodder'.
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Germany already FLATTENING the curve of Covid-19 infections, says public health chief
The head of Germany’s public health institute claims that the rate of new coronavirus infection in the country is showing signs of flattening, highlighting the success of social distancing measures adopted nationwide.
Angela Merkel goes into home QUARANTINE after contacting virus-infected doctor
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been placed under house quarantine, after it was revealed that she'd had contact with a medic that has since tested positive for coronavirus.
Putin offers to send medical personnel & equipment to help Italy contain coronavirus outbreak
Following an appeal by Italian PM Giuseppe Conte, in a phone call with Vladimir Putin, Russia is ready to send teams of doctors, plus protective gear and medical equipment, to Italy to help with the country's Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Worst crisis since WWII’: c shuts down ALL non-essential businesses in desperate bid to contain coronavirus spread
Italian PM Giuseppe Conte has ordered all business and activities that are not vital to supporting the basic necessities to be closed, extending the nationwide shutdown in the wake of the pandemic claiming record numbers of lives.
Thousands of French citizens ignore quarantine as cops issue nearly 39,000 citations for violating lockdown
French law enforcers have slapped fines on tens of thousands of uncooperative citizens, less than a week after the government introduced restrictions on non-essential travel and business in an effort to combat Covid-19.
Italy calls in military to enforce coronavirus lockdown as 627 people die in 24 hours
Another day, another grim milestone: Italy’s reported coronavirus death toll grew by 427 to more than 3,405 on Thursday, overtaking China’s. Experts say Italy’s total confirmed caseload, 41,035, could double by the end of the month and surpass China’s official tally of 80,928.
Why Italy couldn’t ‘flatten the curve’
Italy’s coronavirus death toll has now surpassed China’s, with the country leaving it too late to do one thing that could have helped stop the spread.
