Madrid goes back into lockdown tonight after becoming the continent’s worst infection hotspot

Madrid will become the first European capital to head back into lockdown following new coronavirus restrictions imposed by the Spanish government  Some 4.8 million residents in the Spanish capital will be barred from leaving the area after the city suffered one of the highest infection rates of any region in Europe, with 850 cases per 100,000 … Read more

Britain plans to withhold cash from WHO until UN finds out where coronavirus came from

Britain plans to withhold cash from World Health Organisation until the UN body finds out where coronavirus came from as WHO is accused of being too soft on China – as Boris Johnson plans 30% funding increase Boris Johnson announce a 30 per cent increase in the UK’s support for the WHO It is understood that … Read more

Britain plans to withhold cash from WHO until UN finds out where coronavirus came from

Britain plans to withhold cash from World Health Organisation until the UN body finds out where coronavirus came from as WHO is accused of being too soft on China – as Boris Johnson plans 30% funding increase Boris Johnson announce a 30 per cent increase in the UK’s support for the WHO It is understood that … Read more

US Congressional report condemns China, WHO for COVID ‘cover-up’

A leaked Congressional report allegedly found that China covered up the severity of the coronavirus outbreak there and, with the help of a ‘complicit’ World Health Organization (WHO), allowed COVID-19 to become a pandemic.   The report, leaked to the New York Post and set to be released later on Monday, says that the pandemic was ‘likely … Read more

Downing Street is forced to deny claims it is planning for a nationwide two-week lockdown

Downing Street is forced to deny claims it is planning for a nationwide two-week lockdown – as academic ‘clarifies’ Tweet that said Prof Chris Whitty was calling for the move Professor Anthony Costello, a former WHO director, made claim on Wednesday But he later rowed back on the claim after it was fiercely denied by Number … Read more

WHO says ‘alarming Covid-19 transmission rates’ across Europe are ‘a wake-up call’

WHO says ‘alarming Covid-19 transmission rates’ across Europe are ‘a wake-up call’ as they caution against shortening 14-day quarantine periods Dr. Hans Kluge warned against reducing quarantine period for potential carriers  He acknowledged Covid ‘fatigue’ was setting in with growing public resistance WHO Europe’s 53-country region recorded more than 300,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in the … Read more

Professor Chris Whitty ‘wants a new two-week national lockdown’, ex-WHO expert claims

Professor Chris Whitty is pushing for a new two-week national lockdown amid concerns the true number of coronavirus cases is far higher than being reported, a former World Health Organisation expert claims. Anthony Costello, who sits on the independent SAGE panel, made the statement on Twitter on Wednesday evening, adding that daily infections could be as … Read more

Office staff should not be ‘too scared’ to return to the workplace, WHO official says 

WHO chief urges office staff not to feel ‘too scared’ to return to the workplace for the good of the economy and their own mental health Dr Hans Kluge has told workers to get out, have fun and return to their offices WHO’s Europe chief warned against the consequences of extended distancing Figures suggest only … Read more

World sees record spike in coronavirus cases with 307,930

The world has seen its largest one-day spike in coronavirus cases with 307,930 new infections reported in 24 hours, according to the World Health Organisation.  The new record is just the second time that global cases have passed 300,000 in a day, beating the previous high of 306,857 on September 6.  India contributed nearly a … Read more

World sees record spike in coronavirus cases with 307,930

The world has seen its largest one-day spike in coronavirus cases with 307,930 new infections reported in 24 hours, according to the World Health Organisation.  The new record is just the second time that global cases have passed 300,000 in a day, beating the previous high of 306,857 on September 6.  India contributed nearly a … Read more