Lauren Chadwick

World News

Five stories you may have missed because of the coronavirus pandemic

With all eyes on the coronavirus pandemic, what stories have slipped under the radar?

10 April 2020

USA

Coronavirus cases in New York likely came from Europe, two studies say

Coronavirus has been circulating in New York for months and likely came from Europe, genome researchers have said.

10 April 2020

World News

Antibody tests 'will be crucial' in determining when to lift lockdowns

A blood test to determine whether or not someone already had coronavirus could help experts decide when to lift lockdown measures.

6 April 2020

United Kingdom

UK coronavirus death toll surpasses 5,000 as PM remains in hospital

The UK prime minister tweets from hospital to say he is "in good spirits" while undergoing "routine" tests after 11 days with coronavirus symptoms.

5 April 2020

United Kingdom

Watch: Queen Elizabeth II gives rare address amid coronavirus pandemic

Queen Elizabeth spoke about the "attributes of self-discipline" and thank the NHS in a rare address to the British public on Sunday amid the coronavirus outbreak.

5 April 2020

World News

Medical supply shortage spurs global scramble for materials

Global officials have bemoaned a scramble for key medical supplies as countries race to buy masks and ventilators amid the coronavirus pandemic.

4 April 2020

World News

US recommends Americans cover face in public to prevent COVID-19

The US changed its guidelines on wearing masks amid concern over coronavirus transmission by people without symptoms.

3 April 2020

USA

Trump extends US distancing guidelines as coronavirus outbreak worsens

The US has more than 140,000 cases of #COVID-19 and more than 2,400 people have died.

30 March 2020

World News

EU caught in the crosshairs of international coronavirus pandemic

The EU's early missteps to respond to the coronavirus pandemic may have already set the bloc back, but some say there is still an opportunity to act decisively.

27 March 2020

World News

When will the coronavirus lockdowns finally end?

People could be confined to their homes for many months experts say and once restrictions are lifted, coronavirus cases could increase again.

26 March 2020

World News

Coronavirus treatment: Clinical drug trials to test chloroquine

Many have talked up the antimalarial drug chloroquine and its potential for treating COVID-19. As Europe begins clinical trials of the drug, is it just hype?

23 March 2020

World News

Social distancing works but epidemic influenced by demographics

Researchers at the University of Oxford studied the mortality rate and age demographics in Italy and South Korea to show how this could account for the impact of the epidemic on countries’ populations.

18 March 2020

World News

Are undetected cases helping rapid spread of coronavirus in Europe?

New research shows mild to asymptomatic cases of coronavirus cause a rapid spread of the disease, but in Europe not everyone with symptoms can be tested.

18 March 2020

World News

Super Tuesday: Americans in Europe vote in 'election of our lifetimes'

Americans who live overseas also hope to make their voices heard in the Democratic primary elections.

4 March 2020

World News

How can you prevent yourself from getting coronavirus?

We've spoken to the experts to get the best tips on avoiding COVID-19.

29 February 2020

World News

COVID-19 could tip European countries into recession — OECD

The global economy will experience “a sharp slowdown” because of COVID-19, the OECD said on Monday, driving many affected countries into recession.

27 February 2020

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tough border control awaits migrants attempting to reach EU

Migrants attempting to reach the European Union through Bosnia and Herzegovina have a dangerous journey ahead of them.

22 February 2020

United Kingdom

Rollout of UK's new blue passports to begin in March

"The British passport will once again be entwined with our national identity and I cannot wait to travel on one," said UK interior minister Priti Patel.

22 February 2020

France

France's oldest nuclear plant Fessenheim turns off one reactor

France has begun reducing its reliance on nuclear energy by closing a reactor at its oldest plant Fessenheim

22 February 2020

China

COVID-19 outbreak: Wuhan hospital director one of the latest victims

Chinese health experts said that they have found effective treatment methods against Covid-19 with 10,000 discharged from hospital.

16 February 2020