Austria bets on millions of tests to contain Covid-19
While Austria has struggled to contain the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, it is fast emerging as a world leader in testing as a way to reopen schools and businesses
Solace in prayer as pandemic toll nears two million
The onslaught of the coronavirus pandemic, which has left nearly two million people dead, has seen Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh worshippers seek solace in prayer
Costly, but transparent masks are boon for hard of hearing
Transparent facemasks and shields are costly compared with classic counterparts but could prove a boon for the deaf and hard of hearing battling to communicate in the coronavirus era
European schools reopen with smaller classes, shorter lessons
European nations are pushing ahead with reopening schools despite a rise in coronavirus cases, with smaller classes, shorter lessons and mask-wearing among the steps adopted to curb infections
Europeans warned not to forget virus as temperatures soar
Sun-seekers flocked to beaches as parts of western Europe baked in a heatwave, but authorities urged people to avoid crowded areas and wear masks over concerns at rising numbers of coronavirus cases
Virus crisis gives throwaway plastic a new lease on life
Just when you thought it was beyond the social and environmental pale, single-use plastic is making a comeback, be it for throwaway facemasks, gloves or shrink-wrapped vegetables
From producer to wearer — lifecycle of the humble face mask
The face mask has become a universal symbol of the coronavirus pandemic and a crucial means of limiting contagion -- but where are they made, where are they mandatory and where do they end up?
Europe seeks to save the summer holidays
The EU has set out plans for a phased restart of travel this summer, hoping to save millions of tourism jobs threatened by the coronavirus across Europe, the world's top holiday destination
Resourceful Belgians team up to supply virus masks
Belgium has promised every resident a protective mask from next week, when the country begins to lift its coronavirus lockdown, and mayors like Yves Kinnard are taking matters into their own hands
Solidarity? When it comes to masks, it’s every nation for itself
From government stock seizures to sales to the highest bidder, the hunt for face masks amid the coronavirus outbreak has become a global free-for-all
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