WHO approves independent investigation of its pandemic response
The World Health Organisation has officially approved an independent evaluation of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, as proposed by…
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Epidemiologist report: Russia the outlier in Europe
Comment from Bishal Bhandari, senior epidemiologist at GlobalData: “Globally, the total confirmed cases of Covid-19 have reached [more than] 4,810,000, with…
ByConservative-led Solihull council says schools won’t be ready to open on 1 June
The Conservative-led Solihull council has said its primary schools will likely not be ready to open on 1 June. Last…
ByThousands of workers caught up in UK cross-border coronavirus rule differences
More than 200,000 “cross-border” workers could be caught out by differing Covid-19 rules between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, new analysis…
ByLunchtime summary: A grim milestone
The number of extra deaths during the pandemic compared to what would normally be expected has topped 50,000 in the…
By“Excess deaths“ during pandemic top 50,000 in UK
Around 50,000 more people have died in England and Wales since the start of the coronavirus outbreak than would normally be…
ByGreece open to relaxing quarantine rules for UK tourists
Greece is open to the idea of an “air bridge” with the UK that would allow tourists to travel back…
ByScotland to begin easing lockdown next week, Sturgeon says
Scotland will take its first steps out of lockdown next week, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. The government will…
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