Global Covid-19 cases top 1.9 million as WHO calls it ‘10 times deadlier’ than H1N1 & warns against premature lockdown lifting

The Covid-19 pandemic has exceeded 1.9 million infections worldwide, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University, amid a crisis that world health officials say is “10 times deadlier” than 2009’s swine flu outbreak. … Read More >Global Covid-19 cases top 1.9 million as WHO calls it ‘10 times deadlier’ than H1N1 & warns against premature lockdown lifting

Huawei urges UK to stick with 5G collaboration as Chinese firm becomes target of Covid-19 conspiracies

Huawei has argued that ending its role in 5G development in Britain would be a disservice to the country, as a Tory-backed review of the deal – as well as coronavirus-fueled panic – challenges the business relationship. … Read More >Huawei urges UK to stick with 5G collaboration as Chinese firm becomes target of Covid-19 conspiracies

‘The UK is dead’: Near-unanimous disgust after British police threaten to ‘appear from shadows’ to bust rural picnics

Central Bedfordshire police have triggered an avalanche of social media scorn after warning residents that their scenic picnics would be ambushed by eagle-eyed law enforcement tasked with supervising Covid-19 lockdown measures. … Read More >‘The UK is dead’: Near-unanimous disgust after British police threaten to ‘appear from shadows’ to bust rural picnics

As restrictions spread across Europe, 69% of Muscovites willing to sacrifice rights to defeat coronavirus – poll

One of the ironies of the Covid-19 crisis in Russia has been the sight of liberal opposition groups urging the Kremlin to do more to restrict people’s movement at the expense of civil liberties. In Moscow, people seem to agree. … Read More >As restrictions spread across Europe, 69% of Muscovites willing to sacrifice rights to defeat coronavirus – poll

Indian police officer killed and another injured in militant attack in Kashmir region – officials

A police officer has been killed and another reportedly critically injured in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir, as India and Pakistan are engaged in intense cross-border fighting, despite each battling Covid-19. … Read More >Indian police officer killed and another injured in militant attack in Kashmir region – officials

Russian unemployment may more than TRIPLE due to business shutdown amid coronavirus quarantine

The economic crisis triggered by Covid-19 can leave up to 8 million Russians out of work and the situation in the labor market may not improve till the end of the year, the head of Russia’s Accounts Chamber has warned. … Read More >Russian unemployment may more than TRIPLE due to business shutdown amid coronavirus quarantine