The UK has one of the lowest coronavirus testing rates in the world, data has revealed. In a comparison of 17 countries with the largest coronavirus outbreaks, Britain ranks 15th above only Peru and India. Testing just 5.54 people per every thousand in its population, the UK sits miles below similar nations including Italy, Germany … Read more
Italy sees just 2,256 new coronavirus cases – their lowest level in over a month – as total number of people infected FALLS for first time since pandemic began Italy recorded 2,256 new coronavirus cases today compared to 3,047 on Sunday Current Covid-19 cases also fell from 108,257 to 108,237 in the nation’s first drop … Read more
Italy reports 433 more coronavirus deaths – the lowest figure in a week taking the country’s total to 23,660 Italy’s official daily death toll from coronavirus has dropped down slightly to 433 Country’s total number of deaths now stands at 23,660 – second only to the US Italy reported 3,047 new infections, which represented a … Read more
France’s daily coronavirus deaths drop to 395 – the lowest in three weeks – as ‘minuscule traces’ of bug are found in water used for Paris street cleaning France has reported 395 new deaths from coronavirus during the last 24 hours New deaths included 227 patients in hospitals and 168 nursing home residents The latest figures … Read more
Energy use in the US drops to the lowest point in 16 YEARS as coronavirus shutdowns cause industrial and retail sector power consumption to fall Edison Electric Institute predicts a three percent drop in power consumption The biggest driver of the declines are retail and factory closures Residential power consumption is also declining as milder … Read more
Italy reports the lowest coronavirus death toll in three weeks at 431 continuing hope that Europe’s deadliest outbreak to date has peaked The 431 deaths reported by civil protection service were lowest since March 19 Italy’s death total now stands at 19,899, officially second behind United States People currently showing Covid-19 symptoms is still growing, … Read more
Sweden has seen its lowest increase in the coronavirus death toll for almost a fortnight, with only 17 fatalities being reported. The number of new cases also fell again to 466, following a two-day peak in the middle of week of 700+ deaths per day. The low figures come despite Sweden not enforcing a lockdown, and … Read more
Spain’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 16,000-mark but 510 increase is the LOWEST for 19 days as millions advised to wear masks on public transport from Monday Spain’s death toll today rose to 16,353, an increase of 510 since yesterday Spaniards will be given masks before travelling to curb the virus’s spread Health Minister Salvador Illa … Read more
Italy today recorded its lowest rate of new coronavirus deaths so far with a 3.2% increase in deaths to 17,669, while infections went up by 3,856 to 139,442. There were another 542 fatalities recorded, which compared with 604 the day before and 636 deaths on Monday. There were 3039 new case on Tuesday, so today’s figure marked … Read more
Italy unveils plans for ENDING lockdown: Health minister announces ‘phase two’ will involve more testing and continued social distancing – as nation records its lowest daily death toll for two weeks Italy recorded lowest daily toll since March 9 when 427 were reported dead Meanwhile there were 3,977 people in intensive care, a fall of 17 … Read more