Coronavirus Germany: Infection rate rises as lockdown eased

Germany’s number of coronavirus infections have risen for the fifth day in a row and the government are now nervously observing the effects of easing the nationwide lockdown.   The German government’s approach to the outbreak, rolling out mass testing across the country, was widely praised by health organisations and gave it the appearance of succeeding … Read more

Germany sees number of infections rise for the fifth day in a row

Germany’s number of coronavirus infections have risen for the fifth day in a row and the government are now nervously observing the effects of easing the nationwide lockdown.   The German government’s approach to the outbreak, rolling out mass testing across the country, was widely praised by health organisations and gave it the appearance of succeeding … Read more

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

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

Britain’s coronavirus outbreak may not plummet to levels seen in Australia and New Zealand for months, data suggests.  Figures from the Our World in Data project shows Australia’s recorded more than one new case for every million people for a fortnight.  It eventually peaked on March 27 at 17.56 but analysis shows it has yet … 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

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing pressure to ease lockdown restrictions as the number of new coronavirus cases and deaths in the country continues to fall.  Germany reported 2,537 new cases marking the third consecutive day of decline. The country saw 4,133 new diagnoses on Saturday and 2,821 on Sunday with the total number of infected … Read more

Hundreds of Germans return to movie drive-ins for entertainment, as coronavirus testing ramped up

Hundreds return to old-fashioned movie drive-ins for socially distanced entertainment in Germany during the coronavirus pandemic, as the country announces it will test 200,000 people a day for the virus.  Angela Merkel’s government plans to replicate South Korea’s success in slowing the outbreak by testing all suspected cases and the entire circle of people who have come … 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