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[ad_1] Transmission of the coronavirus in Europe has returned to “alarming rates” this month and the large increase in cases is a “wake-up call,” says a senior official at the World Health Organization. In the last week, more than 300,000 new confirmed infections were registered on the continent, and more …

[ad_1] Brussels sources said the bloc is closely examining its “governance” position to ensure that any future relationship pacts with the UK are unbreakable. Michel Barnier is said to be evaluating a much stricter framework to enforce the terms of any deal reached before the end of the year. The …

[ad_1] The coronavirus testing and tracking system was condemned today as “barely functional” as its czar admitted that demand was up to four times greater than capacity, while 90% of tests fell short of the response target of 24. hours. The Guardian has seen documents showing tracers taking up to …

[ad_1] Lancashire will be placed under stricter lockdown measures with an announcement confirming the move tomorrow, Sky News understands. The new restrictions are expected to exclude Blackpool and reflect those that will go into effect in the northeast at midnight tonight. New local restrictions include a 10pm curfew for bars …

[ad_1] Image copyright PA media Screenshot Nicola Sturgeon’s coronavirus briefings are held every day of the week at St Andrew’s House in Edinburgh BBC Scotland will continue to show Nicola Sturgeon’s coronavirus briefings live on television in the “coming weeks”. The promise came after criticism of the station’s announcement last …

[ad_1] The Welsh district of Rhondda Cynon Taf has entered a local lockdown after a “rapid increase” in coronavirus cases. Health chiefs say people are not allowed to enter or leave the area without a reasonable excuse after the restrictions were enforced at 6 p.m. Pubs, bars and restaurants will …

[ad_1] image copyrightEPA ScreenshotThe Czech Republic announced a record number of daily cases Weekly new cases of coronavirus in Europe have surpassed the numbers reported when the pandemic peaked in March, the World Health Organization said. Speaking on Thursday, WHO regional director Hans Kluge said 300,000 new infections were reported …

[ad_1] image copyrightEPA ScreenshotThe Czech Republic announced a record number of daily cases Weekly new cases of coronavirus in Europe have surpassed the numbers reported when the pandemic peaked in March, the World Health Organization said. Speaking on Thursday, WHO regional director Hans Kluge said 300,000 new infections were reported …

[ad_1] Media playback is not supported by your device Media titleBaroness Harding: It is “quite difficult to give an exact figure” on the level of demand for coronavirus tests The demand for coronavirus testing is “significantly outpacing the capacity we have,” NHS Test and Trace head Baroness Harding told MPs. …

[ad_1] Coronavirus infection rates appear to be stabilizing in Greater Manchester, according to the latest figures. Bolton still has the highest rate in the country, but it has dropped below 200 cases per 100,000 residents and is now at 189.9. Similarly, Tameside has fallen back below 100 cases per 100,000 …