Feb 19 U.K. COVID-19 infections falling as govt mulls easing lockdown By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Clear evidence has emerged that the rate of coronavirus infections across the U.K. is falling sharply just days before British Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines a roadmap for potentially easing lockdown restrictions in England. Continue reading
Jan 18 Portugal tightens lockdown as COVID-19 pandemic surge breaks records By Barry Hatton, Associated Press Stricter lockdown rules are being enacted in Portugal as a surging COVID-19 pandemic sets grim records and pushes hospitals to the limit of their capacity. Continue reading
Jan 06 UK leader vows to use ‘every second’ to vaccinate vulnerable By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Lawmakers were recalled from their Christmas recess to discuss new restrictions that took effect at midnight as part of England's third national lockdown. They are expected to approve the government's stay-home order and other measures. Continue reading
Dec 29 Lockdowns extended in large swath of California amid surge By Brian Melley, Associated Press The state's top health official said Tuesday that Southern California and the agricultural San Joaquin Valley still have what is considered no ICU capacity and that the state's coronavirus restrictions would continue longer there. Continue reading
Dec 22 EU recommends against nonessential travel to the UK By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The European Union recommended Tuesday that all 27 member countries should discourage all nonessential travel to and from the United Kingdom until further notice. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 6:15 Frontline workers, communities of color bear the brunt of California’s coronavirus surge By Jason Kane, Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson California broke new records this week with the coronavirus, prompting officials to order restrictions in more than 90 percent of that state. Stephanie Sy reports on the situation in Los Angeles County, where frontline workers and communities of color are… Continue watching
Nov 29 Watch 5:09 U.K. grapples with lockdown fatigue, Brexit transition By PBS NewsHour The U.K. is currently facing two monumental challenges: managing COVID-19 measures amid protests and lockdown fatigue, and its quickly approaching Brexit from the European Union. Frank Langfitt, NPR Correspondent and author of “The Shanghai Free Taxi” joins Michael Hill from… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 8:28 ‘We need a reset’ on COVID-19, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says New Mexico is one of many states taking urgent action this week against new surges of COVID-19. As case counts soar and hospitals near capacity, Amna Nawaz talks to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on her latest stay-at-home order, how officials… Continue watching
Oct 31 England to enter new lockdown as UK virus cases pass million By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new month-long lockdown for England after being warned that without tough action a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks. Continue reading
Oct 22 French Prime Minister says 2nd virus wave is here, vastly extends curfew By Associated Press French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced on Thursday a vast extension of the nightly curfew that is intended to curb the spiraling spread of the coronavirus, saying "the second wave is here."… Continue reading