Coronavirus digest: Italy COVID death toll worst in Europe
Italy now has the most deaths of any European nation from the pandemic. In the US, Donald Trump has declined to become one of the first to receive the new vaccine. Follow…
Coronavirus digest: US COVID hospitalizations cross 100,000
More than 100,000 Americans are hospitalized due to COVID-19, marking a new all-time record. President-elect Biden gave a dire warning as cases continued to rise. DW rounds up the latest developments.…
Coronavirus digest: South Australia imposes lockdown
A sudden COVID-19 outbreak in the state of South Australia has prompted a six-day "circuit breaker" lockdown. Meanwhile, the US FDA has approved a rapid test that can be performed at home.…
Coronavirus digest: China tightens border rules as European cases rise
China has said that nationals from eight countries are banned from entering its territory as Europe grapples with a rise in COVID-19 infections. In France, one famous Paris landmark is appealing for…
Coronavirus digest: India braces for winter as cases top 8 million
India is preparing for a surge in COVID-19 as winter festival season nears, with the number of infections now exceeding 8 million. Meanwhile, Europe is locking down ahead of its own holiday…
Coronavirus digest: World Health Summit kicks off virtually from Berlin
The online event will focus on international cooperation to stem the rising infection rates. Elsewhere, tougher restrictions are coming into force in some European countries. Follow DW for the latest.…
Coronavirus digest: WHO chief warns against ‘pandemic fatigue’
The head of the WHO has warned against letting down one's guard even though the situation is tough on people. Meanwhile, researchers have looked into pollution's effect on coronavirus deaths. Follow DW…
Coronavirus digest: Rome imposes night curfew
Italy's Lazio region, which includes the capital, Rome, has imposed a curfew from midnight to five in the morning. Spain became the first western European country to exceed 1 million infections. All…
Coronavirus digest: Total number of cases hits 40 million
Australia's second-largest city lifted the bulk of its restrictions on the same day as several European countries reintroduced stricter regimes. Meanwhile, the known global caseload hit 40 million. Follow DW for more.…
Coronavirus digest: White House blocking strict guidelines for vaccine approval
The White House is blocking new FDA guidelines that would likely have prevented the approval of a vaccine before next month's election, US media reported. Ireland has introduced new restrictions as cases…
Coronavirus digest: Germany issues Europe travel warnings
Germany has issued partial or full travel warnings for more than 10 European countries. Berlin also lifted a general travel warning for 160 countries outside the EU and will take further action…