Covid, the new epicenter of the pandemic is in Latin America
With over 100,000 deaths, Latin America is the new epicenter of the Covid pandemic.
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Covid UK, testing of Remdesivir antiviral drug started
The government has announced the launch of a remdesivir drug trial programme which appears to have positive effects in Covid therapy as well.
Boris Johnson: loosen the lockdown with “social subbles”
Boris Johnson will give green light for Non-essentials Shop, BBQs and Garden Party for friends and family.
Dominic Cummings is not apologise and bishops death threats
Dominic Cummins refuses to apologise and bishops who talk about his actions receive death threats.
Boris Johnson faces Cabinet revolt due to Dominic Cummings breach the lockdown
PM Boris Johnson has faced a Cabinet revolt as Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules.
Boris Johnson announces schools will reopen on 1 June
Boris Johnson will reopen school on June 1 although not everyone agrees with this decision.
Police could do spot checks at travellers’ quarantine homes
The government said that police could do spot check at travellers’ quarantine homes to avoid a second wave of infections.
Ministers plan to use immunity certificates to be freed from social distancing
The ministry announced that obtaining a possible immunity certification could also eliminate social distance.
EasyJet will fly again on June 15
After almost three months of stoppage, easyJet will start again to fly on 15 June.
EU health chief warns of second wave of Covid infections
In the next months, EU health chief warns about the possibility of a second wave of infections.
Covid: more than a thousand deaths in Brazil in 24 hours
Over a thousand deaths from Covid-related complications in 24 hours: this is the highest number recorded in Brazil of the epidemic.
Covid, China: second wave, 700,000 in lockdown in Shulan
Second wave of Covid in China with 700,000 inhabitants in lockdown in Shulan, a city on the border with Russia, the new epicenter of the pandemic.
Covid: UK unemployment rate up by 50,000 to 1,35 million
Covid has a massive impact on UK labour market. The Covid pandemic has left the UK with another 50,000 unemployed people, reaching 1.35 million.
Covid quarantine scheme for UK arrivals postponed
The Prime Minister has announced that the quarantine scheme for UK arrivals has been postponed. The quarantine will apply to those traveling by air, sea or rail.
School after Covid lockdown
The government has released a new plan for children returning back to school. After Covid lockdown, school layout will change for Britain’s pupils.
Covid: Brits get back to work and railways full
Brits back to work and railways are full. Travellers told to wear face masks and to practice social distancing.
Headteachers Union says school can’t reopen
National Association of Head Teachers said the school can’t reopen even if the Government is of the opposite opinion.
Covid: in London only 24 cases, lockdown could be eased
London back to being one of the cities in the UK with the least number of Covid cases.
Covid: antibody test 100% accuracy rate approved in UK
The Covid antibody test developed by Roche is now available in the UK after a long wait. The test has a 100% accuracy rate.
Covid: 10,000 “unexplained” care home deaths
Covid may have brought about a possible 10,000 deaths in care homes, as suggested by the Deputy Chief Officer Jennifer Harries.
UK economy falls by 2% due to Covid
The UK economy drops by 2 % after the Covid outbreak leading to the largest decrease since the 2008 crisis.
Covid-19: UK music festivals cancelled and sector at risk
Covid-19 has lead to UK music festivals being cancelled. The AFI is at risk as a result of cancellations, owing refunds, and unexpected costs.
The airline Ryanair returns to fly after a period of stop
Ryanair resumes flying after a period of stop and from the first of July will provide a thousand daily flights.
Lockdown eases, children may be sent to other schools and classes halved
The lockdown in England is easing and the children could go back to school before the summer break.
After Boris Johnson speech, trains were full of workers
Trains were full of workers even if Boris Johnson said that changes will start on wednesday, 13 May.