Coronavirus surges worldwide as public loses faith in authorities
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus surges worldwide as public loses faith in authorities

India Today  

A surge in coronavirus cases across the United States and Europe has forced governments to strengthen containment measures as a survey released Saturday showed support for the handling of their pandemics has slipped. Governments worldwide have struggled to contain the coronavirus despite long and arduous lockdowns imposed on millions of people, and a survey released Saturday showed faith in authorities to be dwindling in six rich nations. "It was a mistake to lift mandatory mask use so soon," said one Austrian 'WARTIME MODE' New outbreaks continue to wreak havoc elsewhere around the world, with fresh clusters emerging across Asia. The local government's health commission said the city must "enter wartime mode" to prevent any spread as it announced on-the-spot nucleic acid tests for people using the subway system and new lockdowns for some communities.

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More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD
2 years, 10 months ago

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD

Dutch News  

Government health advisors on the Outbreak Management Team will meet at the end of this week to discuss lifting the final coronavirus restrictions in operation in the Netherlands. The number of new coronavirus cases reached a three-week high at the weekend, following the Carnaval celebrations and the February half-term holidays and the number of new infections hit almost 67,000 in …

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD
2 years, 10 months ago

More coronavirus rules may go, despite rise in new infections: AD

Dutch News  

Government health advisors on the Outbreak Management Team will meet at the end of this week to discuss lifting the final coronavirus restrictions in operation in the Netherlands. The number of new coronavirus cases reached a three-week high at the weekend, following the Carnaval celebrations and the February half-term holidays and the number of new infections hit almost 67,000 in …

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months ago

People with Covid in England won't need to self-isolate

India Today  

People with Covid-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the UK government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with Covid” that is also likely to see testing for coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, away from banning …

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate
2 years, 10 months ago

UK: People with COVID in England won’t need to self-isolate

Associated Press  

LONDON — People with COVID-19 won’t be legally required to self-isolate in England starting in the coming week, the U.K. government has announced, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also likely to see testing for the coronavirus scaled back. “We’ve reached a stage where we think you can shift the balance away from state mandation, …

Dutch poised to lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions
2 years, 10 months ago

Dutch poised to lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions

Dutch News  

The government is almost certain to announce it is suspending all the coronavirus rules from February 25, apart from the basic hygiene regulations, broadcaster NOS said on Monday evening. Cabinet sources have told the broadcaster that ministers are prepared to go further than the recommendations made by the Outbreak Management Team which were sent to parliament by health minister Ernst …

Dutch poised to lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions
2 years, 10 months ago

Dutch poised to lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions

Dutch News  

The government is almost certain to announce it is suspending all the coronavirus rules from February 25, apart from the basic hygiene regulations, broadcaster NOS said on Monday evening. Cabinet sources have told the broadcaster that ministers are prepared to go further than the recommendations made by the Outbreak Management Team which were sent to parliament by health minister Ernst …

Sweden ends coronavirus testing along with all pandemic restrictions
2 years, 11 months ago

Sweden ends coronavirus testing along with all pandemic restrictions

LA Times  

Sweden has halted wide-scale testing for the coronavirus even among people showing COVID-19 symptoms, putting an end to the pop-up tents, drive-in swab centers and home-delivered tests that became ubiquitous during the pandemic and provided essential data for tracking its spread. Bharat Pankhania, a senior clinical lecturer at the University of Exeter Medical School in England, said that with a …

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes
2 years, 11 months ago

England lifts COVID restrictions as omicron threat recedes

Associated Press  

LONDON — Most coronavirus restrictions, including mandatory face masks, were lifted in England on Thursday after Britain’s government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and COVID-19 hospitalizations. England’s so-called “Plan B” measures were introduced in early December to stop the rapid spread of omicron from overwhelming health services and to buy time for the population to get …

Confidence in Dutch coronavirus strategy hits all time low
3 years ago

Confidence in Dutch coronavirus strategy hits all time low

Dutch News  

Support for the government’s strategy to deal with coronavirus is now at an all-time low, with just 16% of people positive about what ministers are doing, according to the latest survey by public health institute RIVM. Yet even though 39% were neutral about the approach and 46% negative, the pandemic rules, such as working from home and keeping your distance, …

As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal
3 years, 1 month ago

As Europe virus cases surge, UK plows on with its new normal

Associated Press  

LONDON — The bars are shut in Vienna, and the Christmas market is empty in Munich, as several European nations tighten up or even lock down to combat a spike in coronavirus infections. But while Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that a “blizzard from the east” could still ruin Britain’s Christmas, many scientists say the wind is now blowing …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Fresh 10,488 Covid Cases in India; WHO 'Very Worried' about Virus Spread in Europe
3 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Fresh 10,488 Covid Cases in India; WHO 'Very Worried' about Virus Spread in Europe

News 18  

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: In the last 24 hours, India recorded 10,488 cases and 313 deaths, as per data released by the Health Ministry. Harish Rawat said, “I think the state govt decided this without considering precautionary measures, without seeing Covid situation in the state and the country or perhaps without taking note of reports of an increase in Covid cases …

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes on Saturday
3 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes on Saturday

Dutch News  

New rules for wearing face masks and the use of coronavirus passes come into effect on Saturday, November 6 Here’s what you need to know” Face masks Masks will once again be compulsory in all public buildings where coronavirus passes are not required. This includes: Supermarkets and shops Libraries Government buildings and council offices Airports and railway stations Colleges and …

Dutch government poised to bring back masks and broaden 'test for entry'
3 years, 2 months ago

Dutch government poised to bring back masks and broaden 'test for entry'

Dutch News  

Face masks are set to return and the ‘test for entry’ system will be extended to gyms, swimming pools and museums when the government announces new coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday, according to sources. The government will also urge people to revert to working from home 50% of the time, a month after social distancing was formally abolished and the work …

Dutch government poised to bring back masks and broaden 'test for entry'
3 years, 2 months ago

Dutch government poised to bring back masks and broaden 'test for entry'

Dutch News  

Face masks are set to return and the ‘test for entry’ system will be extended to gyms, swimming pools and museums when the government announces new coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday, according to sources. The government will also urge people to revert to working from home 50% of the time, a month after social distancing was formally abolished and the work …

England simplifies COVID-19 travel rules bashed as confusing
3 years, 3 months ago

England simplifies COVID-19 travel rules bashed as confusing

Associated Press  

LONDON — The British government announced a major simplification of its rules for international travel on Friday, heeding complaints from travelers and businesses that its regulations aimed at staving off the spread of COVID-19 were cumbersome and ineffective. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the “simpler, more straightforward system” would allow “more people to travel, see loved ones or conduct business …

Living with Covid: Five countries that have decided it’s time to open up
3 years, 3 months ago

Living with Covid: Five countries that have decided it’s time to open up

CNN  

London CNN — More than 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic, a number of countries have decided it’s time to open up and adopt a “living with Covid” model. Denmark: The country that declared precautions over The Danish government lifted all remaining coronavirus restrictions in the country on September 10, saying Covid-19 was no longer “an illness which is a …

France Passes Law That Makes A Coronavirus Health Pass Required For Dining And Travel
3 years, 5 months ago

France Passes Law That Makes A Coronavirus Health Pass Required For Dining And Travel

NPR  

France Passes Law That Makes A Coronavirus Health Pass Required For Dining And Travel Enlarge this image toggle caption Rafael Yaghobzadeh/AP Rafael Yaghobzadeh/AP PARIS — France's parliament approved a law early Monday requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers. It also requires a "health pass" to enter all restaurants, trains, …

Coronavirus: Keep face masks mandatory for longer, public says
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Keep face masks mandatory for longer, public says

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The majority of British adults want face masks to remain compulsory …

Only 34% confident in Dutch government's approach to Covid crisis
3 years, 7 months ago

Only 34% confident in Dutch government's approach to Covid crisis

NL Times  

The percentage of residents in the Netherlands who have confidence in the government's coronavirus policies declined in May, despite a high level of support for the measures themselves. Moreover, many people were not quarantining or testing after returning from abroad, raising more concerns, public health agency RIVM said in an update to continuing research on the coronavirus measures and compliance. …

More people are sick of the coronavirus measures, survey shows
3 years, 8 months ago

More people are sick of the coronavirus measures, survey shows

Dutch News  

Public tolerance for the strict coronavirus lockdown is wearing thin, according to new research. Public health institute RIVM, which measures public support for individual rules, has found that ever more people oppose the most stringent measures to reduce social contacts. While six weeks ago, the majority of people supported the rule to have a maximum of one visitor at home …

England sees 60% drop in coronavirus cases amid vaccinations and lockdown
3 years, 9 months ago

England sees 60% drop in coronavirus cases amid vaccinations and lockdown

LA Times  

A man walks past the COVID-19 memorial wall in London, a field of hand-painted red hearts that each represent a victim of the disease in Britain. The study also found that the relationship between infections and deaths is diverging, “suggesting that infections may have resulted in fewer hospitalizations and deaths since the start of widespread vaccination.” The positive news came …

Hospital workers despair as France’s coronavirus strategy flails
3 years, 9 months ago

Hospital workers despair as France’s coronavirus strategy flails

LA Times  

A medical worker moves a COVID-19 patient at Amiens-Picardie Hospital north of Paris on Tuesday. “It allows me to breathe,” she says, “and to cry.” People with COVID-19 occupy all the beds in her ICU ward in President Emmanuel Macron’s hometown hospital in the medieval northern city of Amiens. While other European countries imposed their third lockdowns in recent months, …

Coronavirus: Fears Europe’s latest surge will strike UK within weeks
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Fears Europe’s latest surge will strike UK within weeks

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A third coronavirus wave feared to be emerging currently Europe …

France announces new Paris lockdown measures amid soaring Covid cases
3 years, 9 months ago

France announces new Paris lockdown measures amid soaring Covid cases

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost exactly one year after …

'Eye of the storm': Diverse east London grapples with virus
3 years, 11 months ago

'Eye of the storm': Diverse east London grapples with virus

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I wipe the handles, the seat belt, after every …

New coronavirus variants: Possible implications on vaccines and other measures
3 years, 11 months ago

New coronavirus variants: Possible implications on vaccines and other measures

India Today  

Since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out early last year, every human being on the planet has come to know about the existence of viruses but not many know about their characteristics. IMPLICATIONS ON HEALTH SYSTEM Increased transmissibility as reported in the UK strain directly translates to more hospitalisations and increased burden on doctors, nurses, paramedics, hospital beds and decreased access …

Coronavirus News Updates: Karnataka govt says 10 UK returnees have tested COVID-19 positive in state so far
4 years ago

Coronavirus News Updates: Karnataka govt says 10 UK returnees have tested COVID-19 positive in state so far

Firstpost  

3:48 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter US implements guidelines for UK passengers, asks for negative COVID-19 test The United States will require airline passengers from Britain to get a negative COVID-19 test before their flight. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says airline passengers from the United Kingdom will have to get negative COVID-19 tests within three days of their …

Britain Reports Record Number Of New Covid-19 Infections, 691 Deaths
4 years ago

Britain Reports Record Number Of New Covid-19 Infections, 691 Deaths

News 18  

Britain reported a record number of new COVID-19 infections on Tuesday as it battles a surge in cases caused by a variant strain of the disease. Official figures showed there had been 36,804 new cases and a further 691 deaths within 28 days of a positive test, both up markedly from a day before. The authorities have since brought in …

Invisible Barriers, Little Consolation: New Coronavirus Strain in UK Breaches Protective Lines
4 years ago

Invisible Barriers, Little Consolation: New Coronavirus Strain in UK Breaches Protective Lines

News 18  

Just where one draws the line to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is holding off a national lockdown while his health minister Matt Hancock has said the virus is now “out of control”. But given the fast spreading virus, a late lockdown could turn out to be yet another move from the government that may …

More countries close borders to the UK as new coronavirus strain breeds panic
4 years ago

More countries close borders to the UK as new coronavirus strain breeds panic

ABC  

Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for kilometres and people were stranded at airports, as more countries slapped tough travel restrictions on the United Kingdom over concerns of a new coronavirus strain. Key points: Several European nations, along with India, Canada and Hong Kong, have banned travel from the UK Several European nations, along with India, Canada …

Health Ministry's meet over new Covid-19 variant in UK begins
4 years ago

Health Ministry's meet over new Covid-19 variant in UK begins

India Today  

The meeting of the Union Health Ministry's Joint Monitoring Group, chaired by the Director-General of Health Services, has begun. Informing about the "fast-spreading" virus variant, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday said that the new strain of the coronavirus that is more than 70 per cent more transmissible than existing strains appears to be driving the rapid spread in …

New variant makes Covid-19 ‘out of control’ in UK, flights banned
4 years ago

New variant makes Covid-19 ‘out of control’ in UK, flights banned

Hindustan Times  

Britain’s health secretary Matt Hancock on Sunday admitted that the coronavirus is out of control, hours after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a lockdown on London and southeast England, sparking fury by cancelling Christmas at short notice and some countries imposing flight bans. Asked on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show whether the coronavirus is under control, Hancock said, “No, …

Britain’s isolation grows as more nations ban travel due to coronavirus variant
4 years ago

Britain’s isolation grows as more nations ban travel due to coronavirus variant

LA Times  

More nations are banning travel from Britain over fears of a new strain of the coronavirus that scientists say looks to be more contagious. France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Poland and Bulgaria had already announced restrictions on U.K. travel hours after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Christmas shopping and gatherings in southern England must be …

Britain touts ’tiered’ approach to COVID as neighbours prepare near lockdowns
4 years, 2 months ago

Britain touts ’tiered’ approach to COVID as neighbours prepare near lockdowns

Live Mint  

Britain's "tiered" approach to reining in the coronavirus appears to be working, the foreign minister said on Friday, as EU neighbours France and Germany prepared new controls on gatherings almost as strict as their original spring lockdowns. Belgium, one of Europe's worst affected countries, recorded an average of 15,316 new infections per day in mid-October, health officials said, hours before …

What you need to know about coronavirus on Tuesday, October 27
4 years, 2 months ago

What you need to know about coronavirus on Tuesday, October 27

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in the October 27 edition of CNN’s Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. WHAT’S IMPORTANT TODAY With US election day just a week away, Covid-19 cases are surging In just one week, the fall surge in Covid-19 infections added nearly half a million cases to the national total. British study shows evidence of waning immunity …

New coronavirus measures 'unlikely' this week, Dutch media report
4 years, 2 months ago

New coronavirus measures 'unlikely' this week, Dutch media report

Dutch News  

The cabinet is unlikely to announce new measures to stem the rise in coronavirus cases on Tuesday but will warn that ‘draconian measures’ are on the cards if people fail to stick to the rules, insiders say. Ministers and health experts met on Sunday to discuss the latest developments after a total of 18,880 new coronavirus cases were reported to …

France has ‘lost control’ of coronavirus, doctor warns, as Europe wrestles with big second wave
4 years, 2 months ago

France has ‘lost control’ of coronavirus, doctor warns, as Europe wrestles with big second wave

LA Times  

A French doctor warned Monday that his country has “lost control of the epidemic,” a day after health authorities reported more than 52,000 new coronavirus cases and as nations across Europe enact more sweeping restrictions to try to slow surging infection rates. In France, Dr. Jean-François Delfraissy, president of the scientific council that advises the French government on the coronavirus, …

WHO warns Europe virus surge of ’great concern’
4 years, 2 months ago

WHO warns Europe virus surge of ’great concern’

Live Mint  

European countries have unveiled tough new measures to try to curb a surge in coronavirus infections which the World Health Organization warned Thursday is of "great concern". And in France, police searched the home of the health minister as part of a probe into the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis, as new daily cases topped 30,000 for the first …

Europe reels as it sets new coronavirus records, imposes new restrictions
4 years, 2 months ago

Europe reels as it sets new coronavirus records, imposes new restrictions

LA Times  

Fears rose Thursday that Europe is running out of chances to control its fall coronavirus outbreak, as infections hit record daily highs in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland. The head of the World Health Organization’s Europe office urged governments to be “uncompromising” in their efforts to control the spread of the virus. “These measures are meant to keep …

Paris Under Curfew: Europe Reacts As Countries See Highest-Ever Coronavirus Numbers
4 years, 2 months ago

Paris Under Curfew: Europe Reacts As Countries See Highest-Ever Coronavirus Numbers

NPR  

Paris Under Curfew: Europe Reacts As Countries See Highest-Ever Coronavirus Numbers Enlarge this image toggle caption Chesnot/Getty Images Chesnot/Getty Images Coronavirus restrictions are taking effect in the Netherlands, the U.K., the Czech Republic and other parts of Europe on Wednesday as nations try to reverse an alarming wave in new cases. Sponsor Message Europe's infection rate "has been increasing for …

Millions face new UK curbs with coronavirus at ‘tipping point’
4 years, 2 months ago

Millions face new UK curbs with coronavirus at ‘tipping point’

Live Mint  

Millions of Britons could be on the verge of new coronavirus restrictions, with the UK’s deputy chief medical officer warning the nation has reached a “tipping point” similar to the situation before the countrywide lockdown began in March. “We are at a tipping point similar to where we were in March; but we can prevent history repeating itself if we …

Freedom to spread? Why the Dutch are near the top of coronavirus infection charts
4 years, 2 months ago

Freedom to spread? Why the Dutch are near the top of coronavirus infection charts

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is heading for the top of the charts – but, in the words of last year’s catchy Eurovision Song Contest winner, the country seems to be playing a losing game. On Friday afternoon, prime minister Mark Rutte’s exasperation during a press conference, as he urged people to follow the country’s rules, was enough for journalists to point it …

Freedom to spread? Why the Dutch are near the top of coronavirus infection charts
4 years, 2 months ago

Freedom to spread? Why the Dutch are near the top of coronavirus infection charts

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is heading for the top of the charts – but, in the words of last year’s catchy Eurovision Song Contest winner, the country seems to be playing a losing game. On Friday afternoon, prime minister Mark Rutte’s exasperation during a press conference, as he urged people to follow the country’s rules, was enough for journalists to point it …

Coronavirus tests for UK arrivals instead of quarantine could massively help the travel sector
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus tests for UK arrivals instead of quarantine could massively help the travel sector

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the government’s …

UK's new coronavirus measures met with scepticism, confusion
4 years, 3 months ago

UK's new coronavirus measures met with scepticism, confusion

India Today  

The British government on Wednesday defended its new, stricter coronavirus measures against criticism that they did not go far enough, saying it was trying to balance supporting the economy while protecting health. “And that’s why we need to take the proportional, targeted measures we’re taking now.” Asked on BBC radio if the new measures were part of a Swedish-style plan …

Coronavirus outbreak in French naturist resort sees 100 test positive in days
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak in French naturist resort sees 100 test positive in days

The Independent  

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Paris, Marseille named as high-risk Covid-19 zones, making curbs likelier
4 years, 4 months ago

Paris, Marseille named as high-risk Covid-19 zones, making curbs likelier

Live Mint  

Paris: The French government on Friday declared Paris and Marseille and its surrounding area high-risk zones for the coronavirus, granting authorities there powers to impose localised curbs to contain the spread of the disease. On Thursday, France reported more than 2,500 new COVID-19 infections for the second day in a row, levels last seen in mid-April when the country was …

Majority still support Dutch coronavirus measures, poll shows
4 years, 4 months ago

Majority still support Dutch coronavirus measures, poll shows

Dutch News  

A large majority of Dutch are still behind the government’s coronavirus measures despite assertions to the contrary, an I&O Research poll among 3,650 people has shown. The poll, which comes ahead of Wednesday’s debate on the government’s chosen strategy – based on frequent had washing, social distancing and self-isolation in case of symptoms – will reassure prime minister Mark Rutte …

Dutch urged to keep their distance after 'worrying' rise in coronavirus cases
4 years, 5 months ago

Dutch urged to keep their distance after 'worrying' rise in coronavirus cases

Dutch News  

The Dutch public health institute has again repeated calls for people to avoid busy places, as the number of positive coronavirus tests in the country doubles. ‘This development is worrying,’ RIVM spokeswoman Susan van den Hof told broadcaster NOS. ‘The number of infections is increasing sharply and the fact it has not stablised gives cause for concern.’ The surge in …

Dutch urged to keep their distance after 'worrying' rise in coronavirus cases
4 years, 5 months ago

Dutch urged to keep their distance after 'worrying' rise in coronavirus cases

Dutch News  

The Dutch public health institute has again repeated calls for people to avoid busy places, as the number of positive coronavirus tests in the country doubles. ‘This development is worrying,’ RIVM spokeswoman Susan van den Hof told broadcaster NOS. ‘The number of infections is increasing sharply and the fact it has not stablised gives cause for concern.’ The surge in …

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