Slovakia Slovakia's health minister quits over buying Russia's COVID-19 vaccine He resigned to avoid Slovakia's ruling coalition crumbling apart. 12 March 2021
Czech Republic Czech Republic has its third health minister in just six weeks Jan Blatný replaces Roman Prymula, who was photographed leaving a restaurant that should have been closed under his own COVID-19 restrictions. 29 October 2020
Poland Poland's Health Minister resigns amid medical procurement allegations Dr. Lukasz Szumowski has faced allegations of profiting from the health crisis despite becoming a popular figure in the country's government. 18 August 2020
The Cube Facebook investigates fake accounts sharing Spanish government content The Ministry of Health claims it was a victim of "fraudulent activity" after hundreds of false profiles liked and shared their content. 24 April 2020
Sweden Sweden stands firm over its controversial coronavirus approach Sweden has come under fire for not putting everyone on coronavirus lockdown but public health chiefs are standing firm. 6 April 2020