Coronavirus

Facebook shuts down office after Coronavirus case

Facebook has shut down its London offices after an employee tests positive for Coronavirus. Developing story

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WHO tackles current myths on coronavirus

As the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe and at the same time sparking a flurry of false news and myths, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a list…

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MSC Opera not to enter in Malta – UPDATE

UPDATE: The Government of Malta and MSC Cruises have reached a mutual agreement that, exclusively on the occasion of today, cruise liner MSC Opera will not enter Malta's port. This decision…

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Will warmer weather stop the spread of the coronavirus?

DW takes an in-depth look at speculation that possibly with warmer weather coronavirus get weaker. Spring may be the season of hope, but it's still too early to say accurately…

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European Commission steps up research funding in coronavirus vaccine development and treatment

Following the publication of a €10 million call in January, the Commission has secured an additional €37.5 million for urgently needed research on COVID-19 vaccine development, treatment and diagnostics. This…

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Flybe’s collapse could be ‘first of many’ airlines

The failure of Europe's biggest regional airline Flybe could be the start of more casualties, analysts predict. On Thursday, a global airline industry body warned the financial hit from coronavirus…

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Eurovision Song Contest in the Netherlands in doubt over coronavirus fears

The co-organiser the Eurovision Song Contest, to be held this year in the Dutch city of Rotterdam in May, said it was reviewing its options in light of the…

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Catholic Church in Italian capital suspends catechism due to coronavirus outbreak

The Catholic Church in Rome suspended catechism and youth club activities until March 15. Masses will go ahead provided that churches are able to respect fundamental precautionary measures, the Church…

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Thailand turns away Costa cruise ship with 64 Italians

The Costa Fortuna cruise ship carrying 64 Italian passengers on board has not been allowed to dock in Phuket in Thailand over concerned linked to coronavirus, Costa cruise company said…

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Vatican reports first case of coronavirus in Vatican City

The Vatican said on Friday that a patient in its health services had tested positive for coronavirus. Spokesman Matteo Bruni said the discovery was made on Thursday and that outpatient…

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EU aims to better control coronavirus responses

On Friday, EU health ministers will convene in Brussels for their latest extraordinary meeting aimed at boosting cooperation and creating some consistency in countering the coronavirus epidemic. One EU diplomat…

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Coronavirus Bulletin Update – Malta

The Malta Council for Economic and Social Development (MCESD) held an informative meeting with social partners regarding the government’s work on the coronavirus. The government felt that is was pertinent…

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Concern in NZ as man with coronavirus attended packed rock concert in Auckland

A person in New Zealand confirmed to have been infected was revealed on Friday to have attended a rock concert packed with thousands of other people. Health authorities said the…

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Greece and Australia shut schools as WHO warns about local transmission

Australia ordered its first school closure on Friday after a 16-year-old pupil tested positive for the coronavirus, as the country’s prime minister warned the public bill for treating infected patients…

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Coronavirus cases surge across U.S, Trump admits outbreak ‘might’ impact US economy

The coronavirus outbreak radiated across the United States, surfacing in at least four new states and San Francisco as Congress quickly approved more than $8 billion to fight the outbreak.…

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Premier League players banned from shaking hands before matches amid Coronavirus concerns

The Premier League has banned pre-match fair-play handshakes “until further notice” amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus. The announcement comes after a new contingency plan to was delivered…

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NHS orders people returning from anywhere in Italy to self-isolate if they have coronavirus symptoms

The NHS has told people returning from anywhere in Italy to self-isolate if they have symptoms of coronavirus. Follow the government's latest travel advice for people travelling back to the…

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Italy’s Coronavirus death toll increases drastically after 41 new deaths

Italy says it's had 41 new COVID-19 deaths in just 24 hours. The country's civil protection agency said on Thursday evening that 3,296 were now infected and 148 people had…

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Elderly man first Coronavirus death in UK (Updated)

One patient with underlying health conditions has died after testing positive for coronavirus, the Royal Berkshire NHS Trust said.The Telegraph reports that the elderly patient with underlying health conditions has…

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Some 300 million students out of school as world steps up coronavirus battle

More than 290 million students worldwide faced weeks at home on Thursday with Italy the latest country to shut schools over the deadly new coronavirus, as the IMF urged an…

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We can’t stop COVID-19 without protecting health workers’: WHO head

A shortage of protective equipment is endangering health workers worldwide, warned the World Health Organization (WHO), citing “severe and mounting disruption to the global supply” caused by “rising demand, panic…

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UK government to be advised introducing price controls to prevent coronavirus ‘profiteering’

The competition regulator says it is considering whether to advise the government to introduce price controls to prevent coronavirus outbreak profiteering. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it was…

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HSBC is evacuates floor at Canary Wharf office tower after employee tests positive for Coronavirus

HSBC has evacuated a floor of its Canary Wharf office tower after an employee was confirmed to have caught coronavirus. The bank has sent 100 people home and ordered a…

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Tourism sector in Italy to lose ‘7 billion euros’

The coronavirus is expected to cost Italy's tourism sector 7.4 billion euros in losses in the upcoming trimester - March 1-May 31 - with an estimated loss of 31.625 million…

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Switzerland reports first coronavirus death, as Germany cases jump by 109

A 74-year-old woman in western Switzerland has died after contracting the new coronavirus, the country’s first death from the rapidly spreading disease outbreak, regional police said on Thursday. The woman…

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Dogs, cats can’t pass on coronavirus, but can test positive

Pet cats and dogs cannot pass the new coronavirus on to humans, but they can test positive for low levels of the pathogen if they catch it from their owners.…

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Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem closed after suspected coronavirus case

The church built on the Bethlehem site revered as the birthplace of Jesus is to temporarily close after a suspected outbreak of the coronavirus, a church official said Thursday. The…

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Bosnia confirms its first case of coronavirus, Three new cases in Scotland takes UK total to 90

Bosnia has confirmed its first case of the new coronavirus, television in the country’s Serb-dominated region reported on Thursday, quoting the health ministry. The case was confirmed in the Serb…

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Libya closes its border with Algeria over coronavirus concerns

Officials in Libya announced the closing of the border with Algeria in an effort to prevent the coronavirus form entering the country. The manager of Libya’s Deb-deb land border with…

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Heated debate on how coronavirus is transmitted

Public health officials attempting to contain the new coronavirus are trying to figure out how easily it spreads. One key question is whether people who are infected but show no…

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Coronavirus – An age of misinformation

This article was written by CiConsulta's GeoPolitical expert Matthew Bugeja appeared on the Diplomatique.Expert International Affairs eJournal. This is being written because it needs to be said. In 2016, we entered…

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Baby diagnosed with coronavirus in Australia, California declares emergency after death

A baby in South Australia has been diagnosed with coronavirus after its mum first came down with the illness. SA Health announced the baby and another new case this afternoon,…

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Photo Story: Italy and France make up over Corona Pizza controversy

Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Luigi Di Maio (C); French Ambassador in Rome Christian Masset (R) and pizza maker Gino Sorbillo, in Sorbillo's restaurant, in Rome, Italy, 04 March 2020.…

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Two cases of coronavirus in EU institutions, Eurogroup to shield economies from coronavirus impact

On Wednesday, two cases of the virus were confirmed by authorities in Brussels, one at the European Defence Agency and another at the Council of the European Union. Eurozone finance ministers…

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Flybe goes into administration after coronavirus struggle

UK airline Flybe has collapsed after months of talks with the government failed to secure a crucial £100m loan and the deadly coronavirus slashed demand. One of Britain's largest airlines,…

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Cruise passengers quarantined in Greece after coronavirus case, Tunisia suspends ferry with northern Italy

Cruise passengers were temporarily quarantined after docking in Greece due to a case of coronavirus. Holidaymakers on the MSC Opera were kept on board the vessel on Wednesday after a…

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Inter’s president donates €100,000 to Milan’s Sacco Hospital

The president of Inter Steven Zhang will donate € 100,000 to the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences "Luigi Sacco" in Milan, directed by prof. Massimo Galli. “Inter - the…

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Coronavirus has mutated to a far more aggressive strain – Scientists

Coronavirus has mutated into two strains, one which appears to be far more aggressive, scientists have said, in a discovery which could hinder attempts to develop a vaccine. The older…

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NASA confirms a fall in greenhouse gas emissions in China amid coronavirus outbreak

The decline in economic activity in China due to the coronavirus is now visible from space. Many experts had already observed a reduction in gas emissions in the country, but…

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China approves use of Roche arthritis drug for coronavirus patients

China will use a Roche Holding AG arthritis drug to treat some coronavirus patients in severe conditions, health authorities said on Wednesday, as the country seeks to build up treatment…

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Drug shortage fears as India limits exports

There are fears of global shortages of some common drugs after India limited the export of certain medicines due to the coronavirus. The world's biggest supplier of generic drugs has…

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Chinese Medical Association states coronavirus median incubation period 5-7 days, maximum 14

The median incubation period of the new coronavirus is five to seven days and the maximum 14 days, Du Bin, Chairman of the Critical Care Medical Branch of the Chinese…

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Italian government closing all schools, appeal to refrain from hugs and kisses

The Italian government is closing all of Italy's schools because of the coronavirus outbreak. The decision was taken after a Cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. All of…

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Swiss scientists claim coronavirus breakthrough, World Bank pledges $12bn coronavirus aid package

Researchers at the University of Bern have perfected a technique to produce synthetic clones of the new coronavirus strain much faster. The method should allow researchers to deactivate individual genes…

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Reports of first coronavirus case in EU offices in Brussels: official

THE European Defence Agency (EDA) in Brussels has confirmed one of its employees has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), as the spread of the deadly disease continues to accelerate…

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MEPs irked by Greta visit despite virus ban

Several MEPs asked EU Parliament president David Sassoli why climate activist Greta Thunberg's event can go ahead on Wednesday when all other visitors are banned due to fears over the…

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Coronavirus crisis ebbs in China, Italy considers new quarantine zones

Deaths in Italy surged to 79, making it the deadliest reported outbreak outside China. Twenty-three members of Iran’s Parliament and the head of the country’s emergency services were reported infected.…

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Brussels Airlines further reduces services to Italy

Brussels Airlines will further reduce its services to and from Italy due to the coronavirus outbreak, and the impact on flights, the Airline announced on Tuesday. As the overall changing…

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Poland reports first coronavirus case

Poland has confirmed its first coronavirus infection, Poland’s Health Minister Lukasz Szumowski said on Wednesday. Szumowski said the sick man is in hospital in Zielona Gora, western Poland, and…

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Corona Responds to Claims That Coronavirus Is Hurting Beer Sales

Constellation Brands, which owns Corona beer, released a statement fighting the notion that recent events concerning the coronavirus outbreak has negatively affected the brand. In fact, the company claims sales…

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Coronavirus ‘scaremongering’ adverts in the UK for face masks banned

Two companies have been banned from using "scaremongering" adverts for face masks which made false claims about their ability to stop the coronavirus from spreading. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)…

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WHO warns of global shortage of medical equipment to fight coronavirus

The World Health Organization (WHO) on warned of a global shortage and price gouging for protective equipment to fight the fast-spreading coronavirus and asked companies and governments to increase production…

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Juventus vs Milan Coppa Italia Semi-Final postponed amid spike in Coronavirus

The return leg of the Coppa Italia Semi-Final between Juventus and Milan was postponed. This was announced late Tuesday night. A statement from the local authorities in Turin explained why they…

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1st case of coronavirus in Argentina and Gibraltar, first death in Spain

Gibraltar on Tuesday registered its first coronavirus case, a man who had returned from a trip to northern Italy. The person who had accompanied the man does not have symptoms.…

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Toilet paper makers reassures Australians and steps up production

Toilet paper manufacturers in Australia say the country will be spared from a shortage, even though panicking shoppers are buying extra supplies from big supermarket chains amid coronavirus outbreak fears.r…

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Swiss army on effective quarantine

Switzerland's army has been put under effective quarantine after a soldier tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus, Euronews reports. It announced [in French] personnel would be banned from leaving military bases…

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Newborn tests positive for coronavirus in Italy as death toll reaches 79

A newborn baby girl from Lombardy has tested positive for the coronavirus but is not in a serious condition, Higher Health Institute (ISS) President Silvio Brusaferro said Tuesday. "She came…

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