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What happens to a coronavirus patient in intensive care?

We spoke to an expert about why a patient with COVID-19 would be admitted to intensive care, and what happens when they are there.

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Johnson will be 'gutted to be on his back,' says former advisor

Former comms advisor paints a picture of a determined man, who would not have enjoyed relinquishing control.

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Coronavirus: How will the UK government function in Johnson's absence?

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been designated to take over while the prime minister is in hospital, but the formal rules are unclear.

Ireland

Irish PM Varadkar: EU response to coronavirus has been 'poor' so far

Europe’s response to the coronavirus has been “poor” and uncoordinated, and now is the time for “solidarity”, says Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar.

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Hungary

Euroviews. The EU needs to stop funding Viktor Orbán’s emergency rule ǀ View

If experiences of a decade of dialogue on the rule of law are any indication, Orbán is unlikely to be halted by diplomatic reminders about good practice during a pandemic.

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McDonald's employees protest for COVID-19 protection in Los Angeles

Employees of a Los Angeles McDonald's staged a vocal walkout to protest what they say is the lack of proper health and safety equipment in the fight against COVID-19

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France’s COVID-19 death toll passes 10,000 mark

The French death toll due to COVID-19 jumped by more than 1,400 on Tuesday - a record - and passed the 10,000 mark.

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Coronavirus: World leaders wish Boris Johnson a 'speedy recovery'

Emmanuel Macron, Angela Merkel and Donald Trump are among many leaders to send the UK prime minister their good wishes after he was admitted to intensive care.

Greece

Greece begins digital odyssey as coronavirus crisis sparks innovation

The pandemic has sparked the government of Greece to innovate like never before. The birthplace of democracy is going digital. But will the changes stick?

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson spends night in intensive care unit

The British prime minister, already in hospital for tests, was taken to intensive care after his condition worsenedt.

World News

Analysis: What is Europe's coronavirus exit strategy?

"While the health battle is far from over, some countries are now turning their attention to an exit strategy - and getting the economy back on track."

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Analysis: Is Hungary dumping democracy amid coronavirus crisis?

Most countries introduced time-limited emergency laws to respond to the coronavirus crisis. Except Hungary.

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Analysis: Coronavirus is the EU's greatest test

'It feels like this war is starting to tear the EU apart': Euronews' political editor Darren McCaffrey on how coronavirus is the bloc's greatest test.

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Young people sending isolated elderly letters of love amid lockdown

Elderly people have been hit the hardest by COVID-19 and are isolated from their families. Now young people are writing them letters with messages of love and hope.

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Venice canals empty amid virus lockdown

Canals in Venice were almost empty on Monday morning as Italy's fight against the coronavirus pandemic continues.

USA

Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

The infection of a four-year-old tiger called Nadia is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the US or a tiger anywhere.

Brazil

'A little flu': Brazil's Bolsonaro playing down coronavirus crisis

While half of the world’s population remains on lockdown, Jair Bolsonaro is advocating for Brazilians to go back to work.

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Has the key to a coronavirus vaccine been around since 1922?

Countries that apply mandatory tuberculosis vaccination policies have been found to have fewer COVID-19 deaths, a new study has found.

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Could sniffer dogs be trained to discover if someone has coronavirus?

Dogs can not only detect weapons and drugs with their strong sense of smell, but they can also sniff out disease - now they're being trained to smell coronavirus

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Euroviews. Maria Joao Rodrigues and Paul Magnette: Only a Roosevelt-style New Deal can rescue the EU ǀ View

Only a very bold and ambitious plan, combining urgent measures and a long-term vision as did President Roosevelt’s New Deal in the US in the aftermath of the 1929 “Great Crash,” can rescue the European project.