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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.

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Europe's COVID-19 lockdown leaves new families in limbo in Ukraine

Nadene Ghouri's son was born in Kyiv on February 27. They still can't get home.

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US election, COVID-19 and the stark parallels with 1918 flu pandemic

The pandemic has already had a significant impact on the presidential primaries.

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People are saying COVID-19 is a cover up for 5G - here's why it's not

Theories linking coronavirus and 5G have spread rapidly on and offline, leading to a suspected arson incident on a network mast. But is there any truth to the claims?

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France

In pictures: Entertaining children through the coronavirus crisis

As schools are closed amidst the coronavirus pandemic, this family is travelling around the world from their living room.

Spain

Coronavirus latest: 'There will be a lot of death,' Trump says

Italy's number of patients in intensive care dropped, to just under 4,000 people in intensive care in the country, a decrease from the previous day.

United Kingdom

UK to release 'up to 4,000' prisoners to curb coronavirus spread

The UK's Ministry of Justice cited similar action carried out recently in France, where around 5,000 prisoners were granted early release amid the the pandemic.

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Watch: Travelling around the empty streets of Rome on lockdown

Rome's majestic monuments and picturesque streets are deserted amid the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

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Coronavirus: Drone footage shows life on lockdown in deserted Athens

This is the Greek capital as you've likely never seen it before.

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Parisian entertains neighbours with nightly quiz during confinement

Confinement in France has seen some neighbours get together after the nightly clapping of healthcare workers.

United Kingdom

UK 'paying the price' for not doing more COVID-19 tests, says expert

"I cannot find any other explanation apart from there was an incorrect decision made," an infectious diseases expert told Euronews.

Economy

"No single country will be left behind in this crisis"

EU Commissioner for Internal Market, Thierry Breton says "not one single country was fully prepared for this kind of crisis, but the EU is now getting a battle plan in place.

Romania

'It's a disaster': The hospital at centre of Romania's COVID-19 crisis

“It’s a disaster and happened because of a lack of leadership and the management of the initial situation,” said Bogdan Tanase, head of Romania’s Doctors’ Alliance.

Ireland

Social distancing a remote prospect in Ireland's asylum centres

Despite government guidance to keep two metres apart to avoid spreading #coronavirus, asylum seekers in centres in Ireland are still living in cramped conditions

World

Meet the people losing their jobs amid the COVID-19 lockdowns

Businesses and wealthy celebrities have been called 'inhumane' for cutting jobs and withholding pay from workers during the pandemic.

United Kingdom

Euroviews. “Generation Corona” will miss out on life’s opportunities. New creative spaces can help ǀ View

There is expected to be a “tsunami” of coronavirus cases in hospitals at the moment. In the short-term, the country must prioritise saving those lives. In the long-term, however, the futures of “Generation Corona” must be protected.

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Watch again: Euronews hosts Q&A about the COVID-19 pandemic

Experts answered your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic

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Euroviews. Is COVID-19 an opportunity for more equitable health systems in the Middle East? ǀ View

"I read with some dismay last week, the self-congratulatory triumphalism of a Saudi commentator extolling his country’s pandemic response while gloating at the misfortune and failures of some of its neighbours and regional rivals."

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Coronavirus: Europeans warned to avoid 'temptation' of sunny weather

Parts of Europe are expecting the arrival of some sunny, warm weather this weekend, but state leaders have warned against trying to make the most of it.

Europe

Covid-19: What are the consequences for small and medium enterprises?

Unreported Europe explores the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on small and medium enterprises in Bulgaria, Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina.