Europe on a ‘knife’s edge’ as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased

Germany has seen a worrying rise in its coronavirus infection rate after becoming one of the first countries in Europe to start easing lockdown measures as the continent battles its way back to a sense of normality. Germany reported 1,304 new cases of the virus on Wednesday – up from 1,144 on Tuesday and 1,018 … Read more

Germany sees rate of infection increase after easing lockdown

Germany has seen a worrying rise in its coronavirus infection rate after becoming one of the first countries in Europe to start easing lockdown measures. The country reported 1,304 new cases of the virus on Wednesday – up from 1,144 on Tuesday and 1,018 on Monday – a week after non-essential businesses were allowed to … Read more

Coronavirus: Bundesliga restart in doubt with Germany gearing up to TIGHTEN lockdown after new cases

Bundesliga’s season restart is plunged into fresh doubt with the German government gearing up to TIGHTEN lockdown after a fresh spike in coronavirus cases… which could push back proposed return date of May 9 Bundesliga had been hoping to return on May 9 with many clubs back in training  The top flight is seeking to … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Country faces lockdown until 2021

The UK faces tough coronavirus curbs until 2021 amid claims Boris Johnson’s personal battle with the disease has made him ‘tentative’ about lifting lockdown. Tories have suggested the PM is ‘frightened’ of taking chances with the deadly virus after his own close call, despite fears the economic havoc might prove even more damaging to public … Read more

‘Lockdown until 2021 and talk of exit strategy banned’ as Boris Johnson sides with ‘doves’

The UK faces tough coronavirus curbs until 2021 amid claims Boris Johnson’s personal battle with the disease has made him ‘tentative’ about lifting lockdown. Tories have suggested the PM is ‘frightened’ of taking chances with the deadly virus after his own close call, despite fears the economic havoc might prove even more damaging to public … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Boris Johnson and Cabinet split over lockdown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resisting calls to end lockdown early because coronavirus has ‘floored’ him and left him ‘tentative’, Tory sources claimed last night. Cabinet ministers are divided over whether to prolong lockdown in a bid to avoid a potentially catastrophic second wave of infections, or to lift it and ease the economy out … Read more

Cabinet battles over easing lockdown restrictions amid warnings of exponential second wave

Ministers are split over whether to start easing lockdown restrictions amid concerns of a second wave of new coronavirus cases if freedoms are restored too soon. While Boris Johnson recuperates at his countryside retreat, Chequers, a clear fissure has developed in the Cabinet over the timeframe for easing the measures imposed by the Prime Minister … Read more

Coronavirus Germany: Pressure to lift lockdown as deaths fall

Angela Merkel faces pressure to ease lockdown as Germany’s daily Covid-19 death count drops to 126 and cops are attacked with stones and iron bars while trying to enforce social distancing Germany reported 2,537 new coronavirus cases marking third day of decline The death toll is also on its third day of decline after it … Read more

Germany will test 200,000 people a DAY for coronavirus

Germany is planning to test 200,000 people a day for coronavirus in the hope of replicating South Korea‘s success in slowing the outbreak, it has emerged.  Angela Merkel‘s government wants to test all suspected cases and the entire circle of people who have come into contact with a confirmed patient.  South Korea ‘can be an … Read more

Germany to issue coronavirus ‘immunity certificates’

Germany to issue coronavirus ‘immunity certificates’ to people who have recovered in a bid to bring their lockdown to an end Researchers will use the data to decide where and when lockdowns will cease  Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig overseeing project Carrying out blood tests in order to detect antibodies associated with immunity  … Read more

Germany bans gatherings of more than TWO people in nationwide crackdown

Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel will quarantine herself at home after being treated by a doctor who has since tested positive for coronavirus – as the country bans gatherings of more than two people to stop the spread. ‘The Chancellor has decided to quarantine herself at home. She will be tested regularly in the coming days… … Read more

Germany ban gatherings of more than TWO people in nationwide crackdown

Germany ban gatherings of more than TWO people in nationwide crackdown in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus Family members are except from the rule, according to regional premier   Angela Merkel made agreement today with regional leaders to control virus  Coronavirus has killed 70 people in Germany and infected some 22,000  Coronavirus symptoms: … Read more

German Chancellor Merkel buys FOUR bottles of wine on supermarket trip

Angela Merkel was spotted buying four bottles of wine from a supermarket in Berlin as the coronavirus crisis grips Germany. Germany has seen 21,000 cases and 75 deaths from the killer bug. He shopping trip in Mitte, Berlin, follows government plans to unveil an economic rescue package worth 822 billion euros (£759.45 billion) to fund the country’s fight … Read more