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"Bad idea for COVID to challenge me," says Ibrahimovic
(CGTN Europe). European Union health officials have warned a surge in coronavirus cases in Europe risks becoming a deadly double epidemic of flu and coronavirus infections, with EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides saying in "some member states, the situation is now even worse than during the peak in March."
Health geography - where you can and can΄t go!
(CGTN Europe). Germany has added regions in 11 European countries to the list of coronavirus risk zones, including metropolitan hubs Dublin in Ireland, Lisbon in Portugal and Copenhagen in Denmark and major tourist destinations such as the French regions of Brittany, Normandy and the Loire Valley.
Airlines calling for tests for all international passengers
(CGTN Europe). Global airlines have called for departure tests for all international passengers to replace the current quarantine regulations.
Range of restrictive measures and fines in UK
(CGTN Europe). UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a range of stricter measures for England with the country at a ΄perilous turning point.΄
Number of new cases in UK rising
(CGTN Europe). The UK is at a "critical moment" of the pandemic according to its transport secretary Grant Shapps who urged the country’s people to follow restrictions "otherwise we’re going to end up back in situations we don’t want to be in."
Second wave of pandemic breaking out
(CGTN Europe). The head of Ireland΄s COVID-19 modelling group has said that "case numbers appear to be growing exponentially and are likely to double every 10 to 14 days if every one of us does not immediately act to break chains of transmission of the virus."
European health systems will be tested this winter
World Health Organization special envoy David Nabarro has admitted the world is still at the beginning of the pandemic and described the situation as "grotesque."
Berlusconi out of hospital. New cases increasing in Central Europe
(CGTN Europe). European ministers, health experts and World Health Organization officials are set to discuss Europe’s COVID-19 response and its strategy for health for the next five years, over the next two days.
Brief slowing down in number of new cases - getting ready for winter
(CGTN Europe). The UK has brought in new measures aimed at curbing a rise in cases, including restrictions of gatherings of more than six people. But there are differences between the legislation in the nations that make up the kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Pope Francis wears mask in public
(CGTN Europe). Germany has extended its travel ban on all countries outside Europe until 30 September but will switch to country-specific travel restrictions from 1 October.
Number of new cases increasing - new restrictive measures
(CGTN Europe)A further 2,988 COVID-19 cases were reported in the UK in the 24 hours to Sunday, according to latest government data – the highest single-day figure since 22 May and a more than 50 percent increase over the previous 24 hours.
Berlusconi tests positive for COVID-19
(CGTN Europe) The UK΄s COVID-19 testing system is struggling to cope with demand, with people being forced to drive hundreds of miles for tests.
European restrictions and bans
(CGTN Europe) Britain reported its biggest daily increase in cases since 12 June on Thursday, with 1,522 people added to the list – the sharpest rise since non-essential shops reopened in England.
Case numbers rise in France and Germany - more quarantine measures
(CGTN Europe) France recorded its highest number of daily new infections on Wednesday, with 5,429 new cases reported in the past 24 hours.
Fighting coronavirus economy with Keynesian methods
The German government has announced it will pump a further $11.8bn into the country΄s economy.
World΄s fastest man tests positive for coronavirus
(CGTN Europe) World record sprinter Usain Bolt has tested positive for the virus after celebrating his 34th birthday last week. The eight-time Olympic Champion is self-isolating in his home in Jamaica.
Franco-British ΄war΄ over quarantine measures
(CGTN Europe) Italy΄s government is not considering a new lockdown to slow the spread of fresh cases, the country΄s health minister, Roberto Speranza, said.
The second wave of coronavirus is here
(CGTN Europe). Spain now has Europe΄s fastest-rising caseload, with 142 cases per 100,000 people over the past two weeks.
