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Germany has suffered the deadliest day of its coronavirus crisis so far as the rate of new infections also accelerated. The country announced 315 new deaths from the virus Thursday, bringing its total from 3,254 to 3,569. The figure is higher than the 285 reported Wednesday, which was the previous highest daily total. The number … Read more
Germany has suffered a record daily increase in coronavirus deaths as 266 more people were added to the death toll today. The latest deaths bring the total from 2,107 to 2,373, surpassing the previous record of 254 fatal cases announced on Wednesday. Meanwhile the total number of cases jumped by 5,323, a figure which has … Read more
Over-60s cope best with life in lockdown with stress relating to catching COVID-19 currently highest amongst adults aged 30 to 59, study suggests By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:03 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 12:13 BST, 9 April 2020 Over-60s are coping best with life in lockdown, with stress relating to catching COVID-19 … Read more
The number of coronavirus deaths across New York State rose by the highest number yet in 24 hours, with 731 people dying from the disease between Monday and Tuesday. The number, while staggering, is another indicator that the virus spread is starting to slow down across the ‘epicenter’ of America. It represents people who were … Read more
Spain’s death toll from coronavirus has risen by a record amount for the second day in a row with total cases now over 100,000 as the crisis shows no sign of slowing. The country registered 864 new deaths between Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing the total from 8,189 to 9,053. The previous largest increase was 849, … Read more
Spain sees its highest number of deaths and new coronavirus infections yet: 849 people die and cases rise 9,222 in one day The 849 new deaths bring the total death toll in Spain from 7,340 to 8,189 Total number of infections rose by 9,222, bringing figure from 85,195 to 94,417 The new cases included 3,419 … Read more
Spain has today overtaken China to record the world’s second-highest death toll from coronavirus. Spanish officials reported 738 new deaths today, the country’s biggest daily jump so far, taking the total from 2,696 to 3,434. The figure is now higher than the 3,285 people who have died in mainland China, where the outbreak began in … Read more
Iran sees its highest number of coronavirus deaths in a day again as fatalities rise by 147 to 1,135, with infections now at 17,161 Coronavirus has killed 147 more people, bringing Iran’s overall death toll to 1,135 Another 1,192 infections confirmed in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 17,161 Deputy Health Minister concerned ‘bazaars … Read more
Patients will be offered video appointments to prevent them turning up at overstretched and overcrowded hospitals. As the entire NHS was put on the highest level of alert to deal with coronavirus, it emerged Skype calls will be given to those with long-term conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, who attend regular outpatient clinics. … Read more
Britain gets building again: Construction firms see new orders rise to the highest level since 2015 amid post-election confidence boost New orders in sector rise at the fastest pace for just over four years Activity in housebuilding swelled to the highest level since July 2018 Reduced uncertainty has given the economy a boost, expert claims … Read more