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Coronavirus Global Update Episodes

  1. Hong Kong announces strict new Covid rules

    The measures include a ban on flights from eight countries

  2. Health pass needed in France to visit museums and cinemas

    The measure could be extended to restaurants and public transport

  3. Health officials say Latin America is now the centre of the global pandemic

    WHO voices concern over rising cases in Brazil, Chile and Peru

  4. Half of US states prepare to ease coronavirus restrictions

    Concerns about the economy are driving the lifting of lockdown measures

  5. Greece imposes new lockdown

    People have been told not to go out unless absolutely necessary

  6. Governor Cuomo says New York is past the peak of infections

    The state will begin widespread antibody testing this week

  7. Governments tighten travel rules

    Governments brings in restrictions despite WHO warnings

  8. Global virus cases soar

    The WHO reports the biggest rise in new infections in a single day

  9. Global stock markets suffer big losses

    Wall Street recorded its worst day in three months, with millions unemployed by COVID-19

  10. Global leaders launch initiative to speed up development of drugs and vaccines

    The WHO calls for solidarity in tackling the pandemic

  11. Global economic activity likely to rise above pre-pandemic levels

    An OECD report suggests the prospects for global growth have markedly improved

  12. Global Covid-19 death toll surpasses 600,000

    Fatalities are still climbing steeply in the US

  13. Global Covid-19 death toll passes one million

    Deaths in the US, Brazil and India make up nearly half that total

  14. Global Covid deaths reach new milestone

    Johns Hopkins University researchers confirm 5 million deaths worldwide

  15. Global coronavirus cases pass six million

    Johns Hopkins University has announced the latest milestone

  16. Germany's parliament approves stricter Covid restrictions

    The move comes as more than 65,000 infections are registered

  17. Germany's coronavirus outbreak under control

    Germany says success due to lockdown measures and extensive testing.

  18. Germany: Third wave could be the worst yet

    A top German health official warns of grave consequences for failing to take action

  19. Germany warns of tough weeks ahead

    The health minister, Jens Spahn, says a shortage of vaccines is to blame

  20. Germany tightens restrictions to fight third wave

    Angela Merkel announces the toughest measures yet as Germans brace for an Easter lockdown

  21. Germany enters 鈥榣ockdown light'

    Once seen as a model of containment, Germany is struggling to stem infections

  22. Germany cancels its strict Easter lockdown

    Chancellor Angela Merkel abandons plans following widespread criticism

  23. G7 to adopt new pandemic plan

    The Carbis Bay declaration promises measures to prevent a repeat of the Covid-19 crisis

  24. G7 makes global vaccine promise

    Leaders pledge one billion doses for poorer countries

  25. G7 boost global vaccination rollout

    World's wealthiest nations pledge 7.5 billion dollars to Covax initiative

  26. Further job losses in the US

    Another one-and-a-half million Americans are made unemployed

  27. Friday prayers cancelled across the Middle East

    Cancellation of Friday prayers, Iranians start stockpiling and how long a virus survives

  28. Fresh calls for fairer distribution of vaccines

    The EU warns vaccine producers they must deliver agreed supplies

  29. French show health passes for bars and restaurants

    People in France have to show a health pass to enter bars, cafes and restaurants

  30. French president tests positive for Covid

    Emmanuel Macron has Covid-19, forcing several European leaders to self-isolate.

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