Midwest bears brunt of second wave, as US daily cases nudge 80,000
The United States has seen nearly 80,000 daily new infections, breaking records from previous months,…
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Melbourne facing prolonged lockdown as cases surge
Australia has recorded its deadliest day from the coronavirus to date, with 14 deaths and…
Deserted by tourists, Mykonos has little reason to party
The global pandemic has left many tourist destinations empty, with local businesses struggling to survive….
Experts sceptical of official virus death toll across Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa has seen a worrying rise in infections, with the World Health Organization calling…
France fears careless youth may be spreading disease
France fears young people are not heeding warnings about social distancing and wearing masks, putting…
Brazil opens air borders, as death toll surpasses 90,000
Brazil has opened its doors to foreign visitors, hoping to revive its tourism economy devastated…
France set to start airport testing on arrivals from 16 countries
Passengers arriving in France from 16 countries will, as of this weekend, be required to…
As French tourists discover Paris, local restaurants discover a demanding clientele
In the absence of foreign tourists, French travellers are converging on Paris to rediscover their…
Morocco restricts travel between cities to stem spread of Covid-19 during Eid
Citizens in Morocco have been asked to limit their movements during the Muslim religious festivities…
Research shows virus lingers longer, and spreads further
Scientists have found droplets of Covid-19 can travel far greater distances, and stay in the…
Tests reveal over half of Mumbai slum residents have virus antibodies
More than half of residents in India’s commercial capital Mumbai have tested positive to antibodies…
South Africa battles social stigmas to contain outbreaks
With more than 400,000 cases, and 6500 deaths, South Africa is one of the hardest…
Virus outbreak takes Hong Kong hospitals to brink of collapse
Hong Kong is facing a worsening outbreak of Covid-19, regularly reporting over 100 new daily…
Over half of Mumbai slum residents potentially exposed to virus
India has the third highest number of coronavirus infections behind the United States and Brazil….
Fear of a second wave takes hold in Europe
Fear of a second wave is gripping countries around Europe. The UK, Belgium and Germany…