UK has one of the lowest coronavirus testing rates in Europe

The UK has one of the lowest coronavirus testing rates in the world, data has revealed. In a comparison of 17 countries with the largest coronavirus outbreaks, Britain ranks 15th above only Peru and India. Testing just 5.54 people per every thousand in its population, the UK sits miles below similar nations including Italy, Germany … Read more

Italy reports 433 more coronavirus deaths – the lowest figure in a week

Italy reports 433 more coronavirus deaths – the lowest figure in a week taking the country’s total to 23,660 Italy’s official daily death toll from coronavirus has dropped down slightly to 433 Country’s total number of deaths now stands at 23,660 – second only to the US Italy reported 3,047 new infections, which represented a … Read more

Fears Italy’s coronavirus crisis could trigger surge in far-right extremism

Italy is staring down the barrel of the worst recession since the Second World War, which could bolster the far-right and damage the country’s love affair with the European Union, analysts say. Much will depend on how Rome handles the easing of the national lockdown, how quickly it manages to get liquidity to suffering businesses, … Read more

Fears Italy’s coronavirus crisis could trigger surge in far-right extremism

Italy is staring down the barrel of the worst recession since the Second World War, which could bolster the far-right and damage the country’s love affair with the European Union, analysts say. Much will depend on how Rome handles the easing of the national lockdown, how quickly it manages to get liquidity to suffering businesses, … Read more

Italy reports 482 more coronavirus deaths taking the country’s total to 23,227

Italy has reported 482 deaths from coronavirus, its lowest daily figure since April 12, as the country’s total rose to 23,227. The number of new cases identified also fell by two to 3,491 and the number of people in intensive care dropped by 79 to 2,733. Almost half this number are in Lombardy, the epicentre … Read more

Italy reports 482 more coronavirus deaths taking the country’s total to 23,227

Italy has reported 482 deaths from coronavirus, its lowest daily figure since April 12, as the country’s total rose to 23,227. The number of new cases identified also fell by two to 3,491 and the number of people in intensive care dropped by 79 to 2,733. Almost half this number are in Lombardy, the epicentre … Read more

Why is it taking so long for health chiefs in Britain to approve antibody tests?

Coronavirus antibody tests which reveal exactly who has had the infection and is likely to be immune are said to be crucial for phasing countries out of lockdown. Germany, Italy, Finland and the US have all launched large-scale antibody testing programmes in recent weeks as they look to get society up and running again. South … Read more

US and UK flags are projected onto Matterhorn in Swiss Alps for coronavirus solidarity

US and UK flags are projected onto Switzerland’s Matterhorn to send a message of hope during coronavirus pandemic – along with the slogan ‘Dream Now, Travel later’ Renowned light artist Gerry Hofsetter, 58, is behind the incredible light display  The American flag illuminated the 14,690ft tall mountain on Thursday night  Tourist site Zermatt Matterhorn said … Read more

Countries with older populations are more likely to be hit the hardest by coronavirus

The link between age and high death rates from coronavirus has been confirmed for the first time by researchers – and it could help predict the scale of future outbreaks. The University of Oxford study highlights the importance of age and demographics in explaining why some countries have higher rates of fatality than others. They … Read more