World News

COVID-19: Situation in most EU nations of 'serious concern', says ECDC

Only six nations were on Friday classified as stable while no countries were labelled "of concern". The vast majority were classified as experiencing an epidemiological situation of serious concern.

23 October 2020

World News

Curfews and restrictions imposed across Europe as COVID-19 cases soar

More European countries tell people they will have to stay indoors overnight and restrict social interaction to help stop the virus spreading

23 October 2020

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European hospitals under pressure as COVID-19 patient numbers increase

As Belgium, Italy, and Portugal continue to record high numbers of the new coronavirus, pressure on health services is also increasing.

23 October 2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Testing sewage gives early warning of local outbreaks

Testing has for now been rolled out to 90 wastewater treatment sites in the UK, covering just under a quarter of the population in England.

23 October 2020

France

France curfew extended as country records over 1m coronavirus cases

France set another record for the number of daily positive infections on Friday with 42,032 cases, pushing the total number so far to 1,041,075.

22 October 2020

Spain

Spaniards turn to private COVID-19 tests amid delays at public centres

But if you haven't got €90-€160 for a private coronavirus test, getting one in the public system is becoming increasingly difficult.

22 October 2020

Belgium

Coronavirus: Belgian Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmès in intensive care

Wilmès announced that she had received a positive test result on Saturday, saying she had probably caught it from within her family circle.

22 October 2020

World

Greek National Opera entices people back to the theatre after hiatus

It has been a seven-month break but the Greek National Opera is finally welcoming back audiences in Athens. With a number of health restrictions measures in place, the company’s singers have found an original way of convincing the public it is a safe activity.

22 October 2020

Spain

More than one million coronavirus cases reported in Spain and France

Spain became the first in western Europe to surpass the milestone after the latest daily recorded COVID-19 cases brought the total to 1,005,295 so far.

21 October 2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK reports daily record of 26,688 new COVID-19 cases

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon accused Johnson of ignoring experts in not employing a restrictions strategy without an “extreme” measure, close to the full lockdown in spring.

21 October 2020

Travel News

Which European countries have COVID-19 border restrictions in place?

Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.

21 October 2020

United Kingdom

Manchester Young Conservatives strongly criticise leader Boris Johnson

The chairman of Manchester Young Conservatives has slammed UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, telling Euronews that the Tory leader has carried out "U-turn after U-turn, incompetent move after incompetent move".

21 October 2020

World News

Watch: MEPs debate EU measures to address COVID-19 change

MEPs are set to debate EU measures to mitigate the social and economic impact of COVID-19.

21 October 2020

Travel News

Skull sculptures in Mexico City mark the Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead celebration takes place once a year across Mexico as a way of welcoming those who are no longer with us.

21 October 2020

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson grilled by MPs ahead of more COVID restrictions

Johnson said he had offered Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham £60 million, which he rejected as it was not enough, but will give the money to the county via councils.

21 October 2020

World News

How close are we to finding a coronavirus vaccine?

After more than six months coronavirus was first identified, scientists are yet to announce a vaccine that will prevent the spread of the deadly disease. But with almost a dozen candidates in the clinical trial phase, hopes are growing for that a vaccine will be available soon.

21 October 2020

United Kingdom

South Yorkshire to move to strictest COVID-19 restrictions, mayor says

Mayor Dan Jarvis says the decision came after virus cases doubled in local hospitals over the last ten days

21 October 2020

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Young doctors in Barcelona take off clothes to highlight concerns

The doctors said taking their clothes off was meant to symbolise a lack of protection they felt in doing their jobs.

20 October 2020

United Kingdom

Manchester put on strictest COVID-19 restrictions amid row with London

UK PM Boris Johnson puts Manchester on the strictest tier of COVID-19 restrictions amid a row with the northern city.

20 October 2020

Romania

Bucharest schools close as COVID-19 surges in Romania's capital

Bucharest has closed schools, indoor restaurants, cafes, theatres and cinemas for two weeks and made mask-wearing mandatory in all public spaces.

20 October 2020