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Belgium

Could a century-old method help treat COVID-19 patients?

The treatment involves taking plasma from the blood of survivors and injecting it into sick patients.

14/04/2020

United Kingdom

How to stay healthy working from home, according to chiropractors

Adjusting to working from home when you are accustomed to the office can be tricky for some - but chiropractors have some advice for keeping the body and mind healthy during lockdown.

14/04/2020

World News

Euroviews. The COVID-19 pandemic has become a painful reminder of how poor mental health provision is ǀ View

For people with mental health problems, the challenges of COVID-19 are compounded by the disruption of services, barriers in accessing mental health care and a higher risk of falling victim to violence and discrimination.

14/04/2020

Spain

Costumes from TV hit series Chernobyl donated to COVID-19 fight

Governments are trying to secure more protective gear for health workers. In the meantime, costume designers are lending a hand.

14/04/2020

World News

COVID-19: World economy in 2020 to suffer 'worst year since 1930s'

The International Monetary Fund has given a bleak assessment in its World Economic Outlook briefing on COVID-19.

14/04/2020

France

'Netflix and ill' anyone? Online dating in the time of coronavirus

In Spain, the use of dating apps has surged with Tinder registering an increased of 94.4% among those under 35.

14/04/2020

Portugal

Why has Portugal not been as badly hit by COVID-19 as neighbour Spain?

Civic obedience and more time to prepare, according to one expert.

14/04/2020

World News

Donald Trump halts US payments to World Health Organization

Here's all the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic from Tuesday.

14/04/2020

World News

Coronavirus: Global total of infected nears 2m

France extended its lockdown to May 11 on Monday night.

14/04/2020

USA

Trump uses coronavirus briefing for airing of grievances

"Everything we did was right," the president told reporters, after playing a campaign-style video defending the White House's response to the pandemic.

14/04/2020

France

Coronavirus: Macron announces France lockdown extension until May 11

The French president has announced a month-long extension to a country-wide lockdown which began on March 17.

13/04/2020

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Vietnamese designers put style into coronavirus face masks

Wearing a face mask in public is mandatory in Vietnam and authorities are fining anyone who flouts the rules.

13/04/2020

Climate Now

What influence on climate is the coronavirus lockdown really having?

In partnership with Copernicus

It seems like the world has come to a standstill, but what's the real impact of the Covid-19 confinement on the environment, pollution and climate change? We speak to experts to find out the facts.

13/04/2020

Sweden

'We do a lot to fight this pandemic,' insists Swedish minister

The Swedish government has advised people to work from home where possible and avoid crowded places after more than 10,000 confirmed cases and nearly 900 deaths from COVID-19. But they're finding themselves on the end of criticism for their approach.

13/04/2020

World News

Interactive: World sites pictured from space before and after lockdown

From Rio to Rome, see how the coronavirus lockdown has emptied key sites around the world.

13/04/2020

Spain

COVID-19: Spain allows partial return to work as death toll slows

Workers in Spanish factories, construction and some offices have been going back to work as the government lifts restrictions on non-essential industries

13/04/2020

World News

France has avoided a COVID-19 food shortage - but for how long?

Farmers are worried that produce will rot in the fields as restrictions stop migrant workers from coming to pick fruit and vegetables.

13/04/2020

France

COVID-19 lockdown: What is France's exit strategy?

A new report claims mass testing and isolation of the sick is the only way to prevent a second wave of infections even after the lockdown ends.

13/04/2020

World News

Coronavirus: Lift lockdowns only slowly and carefully, warns WHO

Countries considering lifting lockdowns against COVID-19 should do so "with control", the World Health Organization has warned.

13/04/2020

Japan

Japanese cities empty after government toughens coronavirus measures

Police have been out in force on the streets of the Japanese capital to ensure people comply with toughened new measures against the spread of coronavirus.

13/04/2020