Tag: Coronavirus

Categories EU

Anti-lockdown protesters smash police cars in Naples after new Covid-19 restrictions announced (VIDEOS)

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Protesters defied curfew and attacked police vehicles in Italy’s third-largest city of Naples. The anger was sparked by the governor’s call for a new lockdown after the spread of Covid-19 hit a new daily record. … Read More >Anti-lockdown protesters smash police cars in Naples after new Covid-19 restrictions announced (VIDEOS)

Categories UK

Health system ‘won’t be able to cope’ if current growth of Covid-19 infections continues, top UK epidemiologist warns

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Britain’s leading epidemiologist, Neil Ferguson, has warned that “in a month’s time,” the country may be hit much harder by the pandemic than during its peak level in March, unless the surge in infections is stopped. … Read More >Health system ‘won’t be able to cope’ if current growth of Covid-19 infections continues, top UK epidemiologist warns

Categories EU

Spanish PM admits ‘real’ number of Covid-19 cases in country is likely THREE times higher than official figures

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Over three million Spaniards have likely had Covid-19 – three times the current official estimate – Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has claimed, calling for the reinstatement of anti-contagion measures with the “least economic impact.” … Read More >Spanish PM admits ‘real’ number of Covid-19 cases in country is likely THREE times higher than official figures

Categories Business

Chinese & Indian households getting richer during Covid pandemic while wealth in US declines – Credit Suisse

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A new report by Credit Suisse has found that the coronavirus pandemic has led to a decline in individual wealth worldwide. However, household wealth in China and India has bucked the trend. … Read More >Chinese & Indian households getting richer during Covid pandemic while wealth in US declines – Credit Suisse

Categories USA

Media Outlets Owned by Billionaires Very Quick to Tell Readers Taxing the Rich Is Bad Idea

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A wealth tax as modest as some Democrats are proposing would affect precious few Americans, but still generate trillions of dollars of revenue from people who have largely been increasing their fortunes throughout the pandemic. … Read More >Media Outlets Owned by Billionaires Very Quick to Tell Readers Taxing the Rich Is Bad Idea

Categories USA

US tops coronavirus infection tally with nearly 85,000 cases in one day, but hospitalizations remain below peak

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The US has again smashed its record for daily coronavirus infections, reporting just shy of 85,000 new patients over the last 24-hour period as much of the country sees a significant surge in cases. … Read More >US tops coronavirus infection tally with nearly 85,000 cases in one day, but hospitalizations remain below peak