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Could over half of European COVID-19 deaths come from care homes?

Data from five European countries shows that between 42 and 57 percent of deaths related to COVID-19 have so far occurred in nursing homes.

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'Now is not the time': Global alarm as Trump halts US funds to WHO

The United States is the WHO's largest single donor – and governments and health experts worry that by suspending funding, it could jeopardise efforts to stop the coronavirus pandemic.

Ireland

One island, two coronavirus strategies. Which one is right?

The island of Ireland is a divided one – including when it comes to tackling the coronavirus pandemic.

World

Companies race to churn out masks and ventilators amid COVID-19 pandem

As governments scramble to buy the masks and ventilators they need to fight the coronavirus pandemic, companies trying to keep up with demand are facing logistical challenges.

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Italy's COVID-19 numbers 'stabilising' but more testing is needed

“Things are getting slowly much much better. I believe Italy needs at least two more weeks of lockdown and then we will see,” Italy’s deputy health minister tells Euronews.

World

COVID-19 survivors bring hope and purpose to Spanish hospital workers

Spain is among the countries worst hit by the coronavirus crisis, but the number of patients recovering from COVID-19 far outnumbers the casualties. Among them are thousands of hospital workers now returning to the frontline to fight the pandemic.

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White House steps up safeguards as Trump awaits COVID-19 test results

US President Donald Trump revealed on Saturday he had been tested for COVID-19. He is awaiting the results.

New Zealand

New Zealand cancels mosque shooting memorial over virus fear

New Zealand cancels mosque shooting memorial over virus fear

Spain

Wuhan football team leaving Spain to escape coronavirus

Wuhan's football team has been stranded in Spain for weeks with the Chinese city on lockdown over coronavirus. Now they're fleeing Spain to avoid the virus.

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Coronavirus symptoms take five days to appear

A new study found that less than 2.5 percent of COVID-19 cases showed symptoms within 2.2 days while 97.5 percent showed symptoms within 11.5 days.

Germany

Measles vaccination becomes mandatory in Germany

Starting now, all children in Germany must be vaccinated against measles. Their parents can face large fines if they don't follow the new law.

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COVID-19 prevention: Are masks, shut borders and quarantine effective?

There are lots of methods being used by governments and individuals to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak - but how many of them are actually effective?

Iran

Coronavirus: Two patients die in Iran as country reports first cases

Iranian authorities confirmed two cases of the new virus on Wednesday, the first in the country. Officials later said the two patients had died.

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Euroviews. The language of fear used in media reports about the coronavirus is stoking prejudice ǀ View

The language to describe the virus is adding fuel to the fires of fear that are burning in countries with confirmed cases. Phrases such as “deadly virus,” “public health emergency” and “outbreak” mirror the scripts of disaster movies rather than real life.

World News

What does declaring coronavirus a global health emergency change?

A global health emergency usually means more resources and reporting obligations but states do not always follow WHO's guidance

Germany

Expert calls on WHO to declare coronavirus a global health emergency

"The horse has bolted," expert Mark Eccleston-Turner said of coronavirus, as he called for WHO to declare a global health emergency to make sure all countries took the outbreak seriously.

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Arts play major role in health and well-being, WHO says in new report

Can we dance our way to better health and well-being? The answer is yes, according to a new study released this Monday by the UN's health body.

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Politicians are calling for a mandatory food labelling across Europe

The Nutri-Score system was introduced in France by the Sante Publique Francais

Greece

Greece's new leader plans to stub out smoking in enclosed public place

It's not the first time the Greek government has attempted to impose a ban but enforcing it has been the problem

United Kingdom

'Antibiotic resistance could kill us before climate change'

Resistance to antibiotics could pose a greater threat to human survival than climate change, Britain's chief medical officer has warned.