Europe

COVID-19 has now killed over 160,000 globally, 2.3 million infected

Apr 19, 2020 11:17

Coronavirus outbreak has now claimed the lives of 160,706 people across the world, and more than 2,328,600 others are infected.
Hard-hit European countries berated over care home deaths

Apr 17, 2020 11:23

Thousands of people have reportedly died in care homes across Britain, France, Italy and Spain, the worst hit countries in Europe, from COVID-19. Critics say that is a clear sign of the scale of fatalities outside health care services, many of which have not been officially announced.
Under US pressure, Spain follows EU peers in banning Iran airline

Apr 15, 2020 12:41

The Spanish government has revoked the landing rights of Iran’s Mahan Air, apparently under US pressure which has intensified amid the coronavirus.
Feeling more tired than usual during lockdown? Psychologists explain why?

Apr 15, 2020 10:30

The coronavirus pandemic has made people confused and uncertain, and given some a sense of trepidation. All these feelings can lead to poor sleep quality, which in turn can make people more tired and anxious. To break this cycle, exercise is a useful tool. Going for a walk or doing an online exercise class can make you feel physically tired but in the longer-term it will reduce feelings of fatigue as your sleep quality improves.
Global COVID-19 cases near 2mn mark, deaths close to 120K

Apr 14, 2020 12:12

At least 1,920,918 COVID-19 infections have been confirmed worldwide, and 119,686 people have died so far, with the United States leading all nations in both the number of cases and the death toll, followed by major Western European countries.
Iran has handled virus outbreak better than US, Europe: President Rouhani

Apr 12, 2020 11:05

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has handled the novel coronavirus outbreak better than Europe and the United States, assuring that the country's stocks of basic commodities are replenished better than ever.
Climate change going to make health crises more frequent and worse

Apr 12, 2020 10:11

While the world is currently facing down the COVID-19 pandemic, until we address an even broader issue — climate change — we'll likely face additional pandemics for years to come. Scientists have long warned that climate change will impact not just our environment, but also our health by increasing rates of infectious disease.
Excess dietary salt may weaken immunity against bacteria in kidneys

Apr 08, 2020 13:48

Research in mice and humans has found eating more than the recommended amount of salt disrupts the antibacterial function of a type of immune cell. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nine out of 10 people in the US consume too much salt (sodium chloride).
The hidden economic war behind the coronavirus outbreak

Apr 08, 2020 13:38

In the United States, government miss-management, an ongoing trade war and huge crop losses had already added to a deeply debt plagued economy which was on the verge of financial recession, something that now seems to have been completely blamed on the coronavirus outbreak.
Health Ministry spokesman: Iran never forgets china’s supports

Apr 06, 2020 15:37

Iranian Health Ministry Spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour underlined that his nation will never forget the supports and aid rendered by other countries, including China, in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic.