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UK govt admits showing misleading Covid-19 figures in Downing St. briefing after coming under fire for lack of data transparency

Posted on November 7, 2020November 7, 2020By Editor

The British government has admitted to showing misleading daily Covid fatality projections in its televised coronavirus briefing last weekend, during which PM Boris Johnson announced a second national lockdown. … Read More >UK govt admits showing misleading Covid-19 figures in Downing St. briefing after coming under fire for lack of data transparency

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Greece set for 2nd nationwide lockdown as Covid cases jump

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020By Editor

The Greek government has announced a new nationwide lockdown – the country’s second to date in the pandemic – due to the “exponential growth” of coronavirus cases over the last week. … Read More >Greece set for 2nd nationwide lockdown as Covid cases jump

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‘Willing to lose my business for what I believe in’: UK gym owner ARRESTED & patrons fined hours into second Covid-19 lockdown

Posted on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020By Editor

Police in Essex have arrested the owner of a Harlow gym on day one of the UK’s draconian national lockdown, hours after she vowed to stay open and accused the government of inflating Covid-19 statistics. Patrons were also fined. … Read More >‘Willing to lose my business for what I believe in’: UK gym owner ARRESTED & patrons fined hours into second Covid-19 lockdown

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UK government justifies 2nd national lockdown using outdated death scenarios that may be 4 times too high – researchers

Posted on November 4, 2020By Editor

The British government has used out-of-date death-scenario modelling to illustrate the coronavirus crisis and justify a second national lockdown, new research shows. … Read More >UK government justifies 2nd national lockdown using outdated death scenarios that may be 4 times too high – researchers

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Portugal set to announce state of emergency over coronavirus crisis

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is expected to announce a state of emergency to impose tighter lockdown restrictions, as the country hosts its first Covid-19 ‘day of national mourning’ in Lisbon. … Read More >Portugal set to announce state of emergency over coronavirus crisis

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Greece imposes 2-week lockdown in northern regions as flights are suspended

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

The Greek government has announced new lockdowns in the regions of Thessaloniki and Serres in an effort to contain rising coronavirus cases. The restrictions include the suspension of flights. … Read More >Greece imposes 2-week lockdown in northern regions as flights are suspended

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No beer for the Chancellor: Iconic Berlin political pub blacklists Merkel and cronies for ordering new lockdown

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

The German officials behind the country’s month-long partial lockdown, during which all restaurants will be closed, are no longer welcome at the ‘Standige Vertretung,’ an iconic Berlin pub catering to the political class. … Read More >No beer for the Chancellor: Iconic Berlin political pub blacklists Merkel and cronies for ordering new lockdown

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Portugal, Austria & England announce lockdowns as Europe increasingly toughens Covid-19 restrictions amid fierce protests

Posted on November 2, 2020November 2, 2020By Editor

Portugal has become the latest European state to announce new coronavirus restrictions, as Austria and England also prepare for lockdown, amid public backlash in other states forced into quarantines by the second wave of Covid-19. … Read More >Portugal, Austria & England announce lockdowns as Europe increasingly toughens Covid-19 restrictions amid fierce protests

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Boris Johnson announces new 4-week England lockdown – all pubs, restaurants & ‘non-essential’ shops to shut down

Posted on November 1, 2020November 1, 2020By Editor

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced a second national lockdown in England as the number of the coronavirus cases in Britain soared over 1 million mark on Saturday. … Read More >Boris Johnson announces new 4-week England lockdown – all pubs, restaurants & ‘non-essential’ shops to shut down

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Barricades in Madrid, clashes in Barcelona, looting in Logrono as anti-lockdown protests grip Spain (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 1, 2020By Editor

Spain has been gripped by violence as anti-lockdown protesters clash with police in multiple cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, over the state and regional governments’ move to toughen Covid-19 restrictions. … Read More >Barricades in Madrid, clashes in Barcelona, looting in Logrono as anti-lockdown protests grip Spain (VIDEOS)