WHO warns of obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe
The WHO has said that "epidemic" overweight and obesity rates are linked to over 1.2 million deaths annually across Europe, calling for swift policy changes to reverse the dangerous trend
Pressure grows on Macron over French vaccination ‘fiasco’
French President Emmanuel Macron is under growing pressure to accelerate the country's sluggish Covid-19 vaccination drive which has seen just a few hundred people receive the jab
Coronavirus and other deadly epidemics
The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic will soon pass the one million mark. It has proved deadlier than other modern viruses but the toll is still far behind the Spanish flu a century ago
Coronavirus: an enemy with many allies at home
Plastic and stainless steel surfaces are some of the biggest enemies we face in trying to combat COVID-19, scientists say
Rapid virus spread pushes cases past half a million
The coronavirus pandemic has now infected 500,000 people, ravaged the global economy and confined billions to their homes
Anguish as Europe learns to cope with new way of death
Across Europe, grieving families are having to cope with the additional trauma of draconian restrictions to stop the spread of the coronavirus
EU leaders vow to protect economy from virus threat
EU leaders have sought to reassure business and markets they will do what it takes to protect the bloc’s economy from the effects of the deadly coronavirus epidemic
‘Stay at home’: Italy’s quarantine rules
Italians have been told to stay at home as quarantine measures are extended to the whole country to stop the spread of the coronavirus
EU ministers urge members to share anti-virus gear
Smaller EU member states hit out on Friday after Germany, France and the Czech Republic blocked the export of some medical supplies that could help slow the coronavirus outbreak
Blip or bust: coronavirus economic impact still in doubt
Financial markets have shuddered as the coronavirus outbreak spreads worldwide, but analysts doubt it will plunge the global economy into a crisis
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