Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UK scrambles for hospital beds as virus surges

Medical chiefs in England raced to boost treatment capacity on Thursday as a surge in coronavirus cases risked overwhelming hospitals, even as the government stepped up its mass inoculation campaign.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

UK vows 'sprint' to vaccine finishing line

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday said the coronavirus marathon had turned into a hopeful sprint to vaccinate millions in the weeks ahead but justified another lockdown to relieve crisis-hit hospitals.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

France vows faster vaccine rollout after criticism

France promised on Tuesday to speed up COVID vaccinations, but failed to silence harsh critics who said the government's rollout was scandalously slow and inept.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Belgian St. Nick party for elderly leads to 27 virus deaths

Authorities in Belgium say a 27th elderly person has died in an outbreak at a nursing home from a super-spreading St. Nick party last month but they hope the situation is now under control.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

France tightens virus curfew in several regions

The French government on Friday announced that it was bringing forward by two hours a the nighttime curfew in 15 regions to help combat the coronavirus, as infections remain high.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sweden struggles under second virus wave

Despite a sharper tone from authorities and new restrictions, Sweden, which has famously relied on non-coercive measures, is struggling to contain a strong second wave of COVID-19 it thought it could avoid.

page 26 from 40