Deaths caused by COVID-19 have risen sharply in Italy, the Civil Protection Agency said. These numbers continue to grow even with the country on lockdown.

Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante · Reuters 25 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Is Italy turning the tide on coronavirus?

Hopes rise that the lockdown is working after the number of new cases and deaths from COVID-19 fell.

Josephine Moulds 24 Mar 2020

COVID-19

From memes to mourning, how Europe is dealing with its darkest hour since World War II

A round-up of the latest coronavirus developments across the continent – and what's helping people get through pandemic.

Josephine Moulds 23 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Upward trajectory or flattening curve? This is how countries are faring with COVID-19 cases

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to be moving along a similar upward trajectory. Johns Hopkins University says that case counts in the U.S. and Germany are growing at similar rates since hitti...

Katharina Buchholz · Statista 21 Mar 2020

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Why lockdowns can halt the spread of COVID-19

Until we have a vaccine, lockdowns could be only way to reduce the spread, a study finds.

Samantha Sault 21 Mar 2020

COVID-19

How big business is joining the fight against COVID-19

Around the world, influential businesses are coming together to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

Sean Fleming 20 Mar 2020

Italy

Coronavirus: Italy rushes in new doctors as deaths rise above 2,500

Italy will fast-track more than 10,000 student doctors to help with the coronavirus outbreak. Deaths from the COVID-19 virus now exceed 2,5000 and the country's healthcare system is under...

Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante · Reuters 18 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Italian coronavirus pressures and flattening the curve – an epidemiology expert explains

Older people are more likely to get seriously ill, and unless we can stop that happening all at once, hospitals will struggle to cope.

Sean Fleming 18 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Italy's Lombardy asks retired health workers to join coronavirus fight

Recently retired healthcare workers are being asked to return to work and help colleagues overwhelmed by the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crispian Balmer and Elvira Pollina · Reuters 18 Mar 2020

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China is sending medical experts and supplies to help Italy fight coronavirus

Medical expertise, masks and protective suits have been flown in to help tackle rising patient numbers.

Johnny Wood 16 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Italy and South Korea were hit by coronavirus outbreaks at the same time - but have responded differently

As COVID-19 spreads around the world, with cases exploding in a number of countries, here's how Italy and South Korea have responded to the outbreaks.

Emilio Parodi, Stephen Jewkes, Sangmi Cha, and Ju-min Park · Reuters 13 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Italy launches Digital Solidarity campaign to help people cope with COVID-19 lockdown

Government encourages tech companies to provide free access to smart-working, e-learning, data and publications to help Italians confined to home during coronavirus pandemic.

Robin Pomeroy 12 Mar 2020

COVID-19

The whole of Italy is now in lockdown to battle COVID-19

Italy’s 60 million people will only be able to travel for work, medical reasons or emergencies until April 3.

Crispian Balmer, Angelo Amante, and Gavin Jones · Reuters 10 Mar 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus: Italy orders new lockdown in its northern regions

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced the new restrictions, which will impact some 16 million people.

Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante · Reuters 08 Mar 2020

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