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Switzerland looks to easing coronavirus measures as economy could be plunged into worst recession on record: government
Switzerland plans to ease up on measures to combat the coronavirus starting at the end of April, the government said on Wednesday, as it expects…
Bridge on Genoa to Florence road collapses, two vehicles involved
A bridge on a normally busy road in northern Italy collapsed on Wednesday but only two drivers were caught up in the chaos, the fire…
Covid-19 drags French economy into deep recession the likes of which it’s not seen since 1945
The Bank of France said on Wednesday that the country’s economy shrank around six percent in the first quarter of this year, its worst performance…
Coronavirus deaths in France surpass 10,000
The death toll in France from Covid-19 has not exceeded 10,000, with 607 patients dying in hospitals in the last 24 hours, according to the…
Spain’s coronavirus deaths tick up again to near 14,000
Spain’s pace of coronavirus deaths ticked up for the first time in five days on Tuesday, with 743 people succumbing overnight, but there was still…
Finland to begin randomised coronavirus antibody testing
Finland will start tracking the spread of the new coronavirus in its population with randomised antibody tests, its public health authority said on Tuesday. Source:…
Spain’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 10,000 after another record daily toll
Spain’s death toll from coronavirus surpassed the 10,000 threshold after a record 950 people died overnight, the country’s Health Ministry said on Thursday. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-spain/spains-coronavirus-death-toll-surpasses-10000-after-another-record-daily-toll-idUSKBN21K19P?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews…
Germany to extend social distancing until after Easter
Germany will extend social distancing measures introduced last month to slow the spread of the coronavirus until after April 19 and re-evaluate the situation after…
Europe sells medicine to Tehran in first bypass of US sanctions, as Iran grapples with coronavirus outbreak
Products unrelated to coronavirus, diplomatic source tells The Independent Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/coronavirus-iran-tehran-medicine-us-sanctions-news-a9437961.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was…
Spain’s coronavirus cases rise to 85,195, surpass China’s
Spain’s total number of coronavirus cases rose to 85,195 on Monday from 78,797 on Sunday, the country’s health ministry said, as the infections surpassed those…
Italian coronavirus cases seen “10 times higher” than official tally
The number of coronavirus cases in Italy is probably 10 times higher than the official tally, the head of the agency collating the data said…
Paris hotels to house homeless during coronavirus pandemic
French government proposes tougher measures during national lock-down Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/coronavirus-paris-hotel-homeless-shelters-france-a9418671.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was Written/Published…
First Russian military planes with medics & supplies land in coronavirus-hit Italy
The first two Ilyushin Il-76 military transport planes carrying medical supplies and experts to help Italy battle the devastating Covid-19 outbreak have landed at the…
Elimination of Boat Traffic in Venice Attracts Wildlife and Creates Clear Water in the Canals
Swans swim through the canals in Venice, via Marco Contessa Articles and op-eds have been circling the internet during the last few weeks comparing the…
YouTube to reduce streaming quality in Europe due to coronavirus
Alphabet Inc’s YouTube said on Friday it will reduce its streaming quality in the European Union to avert internet gridlock as thousands of Europeans, constrained…
Coronavirus death toll in Spain surpasses 1,000 after spiking by 200+ in one day
The number of Covid-19 fatalities in Spain has jumped to more than 1,000 on Friday, with 19,980 people being infected, the health authorities said. There…
Cannes Film Festival postponed over coronavirus pandemic
As the pandemic spread through France, it became all but inevitable that a massive gathering like Cannes would be cancelled Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/cannes-film-festival-postponed-when-date-coronavirus-pandemic-a9412726.html Indie Brew found…
The EU Wants Netflix to Lower Streaming Video Quality to Prevent the Internet From Breaking
With people self-quarantining in order to help stop the spread of covid-19, many are turning to streaming video services to pass the time while they…
Police stop Tyrannosaurus rex on street violating coronavirus lockdown
Police in Murcia, Spain caught a Tyrannosaurus rex violating a coronavirus lockdown. The cops were kind enough to let the dinosaur off with a warning….
Europe to shut borders as lengthy virus crisis looms
European Union leaders meeting via videoconference on Tuesday are likely to seal off Europe’s external borders and stress a “whatever it takes” approach to easing…
Paris bistros close for coronavirus quarantine in frenzy of donated cheese and pate
Managers scramble to secure future for their businesses as lockdown imposed Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/coronavirus-france-lockdown-paris-bistros-close-donate-food-a9405971.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The…
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