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A man in a mask walks down a street in Barcelona (picture-alliance/Zuma/X. Herrero)

Can Europe avoid a second lockdown?

From empty city centers to shut businesses, this spring's coronavirus lockdowns are seared in the memories of many Europeans. Governments on the continent are desperate to avoid imposing such drastic measures again.  Go to article  

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Coronavirus digest: Global death toll nears 1 million

A health worker arranges swab samples to test for COVID-19

The United States remains the worst-hit country with a death toll fast approaching 200,000. A second lockdown is looming in the UK. DW rounds up the latest developments.  

Will Germany's Christmas markets be canceled?

Nutcracker figures at a Berlin Christmas market (DW/S. Bartlick )

Germany is preparing for winter amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. More treatment centers and new mandatory mask rules are planned. But with Oktoberfest already canceled — will the famed German holiday attractions go ahead?  

UK must act or face soaring deaths, experts warn

A Radiologist comforts patient before having an X-ray

The UK's top COVID advisers have warned about the new rapid increase of infections in the country and the dangers of exponential growth. On its current trajectory, the UK could see 50,000 cases a day by October.  

Protesters march in Dusseldorf (Roberto Pfeil/dpa/picture-alliance)

Thousands march at Dusseldorf skeptics rally

A rally by critics of measures taken to stem the spread of COVID-19 has been staged in the city of Dusseldorf. Although crowds of people turned out, organizers failed to achieve their 50,000-strong target.  

Israeli policemen in masks (Ronen Zvulun/Reuters)

Israel's second coronavirus lockdown sows division

As coronavirus cases spike, Israel is re-imposing a nationwide lockdown just months after lifting the last one. The decision has divided the government and the nation.  

CORONAVIRUS AROUND THE WORLD

Pandemic threat to Brazil's domestic workers

A woman sweeps in Brazil

The coronavirus is forcing some Brazilian parents to work from home, mind their own kids and clean their own houses. That has threatened the livelihood of the mostly female labor force that had tended Brazil's homes.  

How COVID-19 is endangering sex workers in Africa

A female sex worker sits on a bed. (picture-alliance/AP Photo/B. Janssen)

In many places in Africa, sex for money is readily available, cheap, risky, and often illegal. For many sex workers, work is often dangerous. The coronavirus makes it even worse.  

Tokyo haunted house gets up close

Tokyo's Scare Squad has found a way around the nightmare of coronavirus distancing requirements.  

GERMANY

Coronavirus: The race to save Germany

A doctor prepares to administer a shot to a patient's arm with a syringe

With relatively low exposure to the coronavirus, health experts in Germany say the country won't be safe until there is a viable vaccine. Berlin has promised funding to three German companies racing to save lives.  

Deutschland Oktoberfest (Matthias Schrader/AP Photo/picture-alliance)

Munich bans alcohol on Oktoberfest grounds

The ban was put in place to prevent "replacement parties" for the event.  

Germany's top virologist: 'We won't get rid of masks anytime soon'

Christian Drosten, speaking to DW on 17.09.2020.

Top German virologist Christian Drosten tells DW how the he thinks pandemic might shape up in the future.  

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Coronavirus pandemic weighs heavily on travel industry

The pandemic is putting up to 120 million tourism jobs at risk.  

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COVID-19 cases increase as countries adapt

In DW's weekly statistics update, the global COVID-19 pandemic trend is presented in two visualizations.  

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Starting school around the world

DW correspondents around the world talk about the start of the school year where they live and work.  

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

Predicting how severe your COVID-19 infection will be

Scientists are able to predict how serious a COVID-19 infection will get — all based on "markers" in your immune system.  

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND COVID-19

What you should know about tests

A laboratory assistant holding test tubes with samples

Testing for SARS-CoV-2 is considered an important prerequisite for gradually lifting restrictions. But how much testing should there be and of whom?  

A doctor handling syringes and vaccines

SARS-CoV-2 vaccine: What are we waiting for?

Developing an effective coronavirus vaccine in record time — is it possible?  

DW Podcast | Science Unscripted

African swine fever has arrived in Germany

The carcass of a wild boar has confirmed what rangers and pork producers have feared: African swine fever is here.  

Is a repeat coronavirus infection possible?

A person holding a coronavirus test (picture-alliance/dpa/S. Hoppe)

Months after their first COVID-19 infection, patients in Hong Kong, the Netherlands and Belgium have again tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Is there no lasting immune protection after surviving an infection?  

Is humidity the key to minimize transmission?

A humidifier in a room

Dry rooms and air-conditioned indoor spaces hike Covid-viral infection, conclude Indian and German researchers in their meta-study. They're urging optimum humidity standards for building interiors and public transport.  

Coronavirus: Germany's hospitals ready for a second wave

Six months ago, the first corona patients arrived in German hospitals. A lot has changed since then.  

Making sense of COVID-19

Coronavirus, cold, or flu symptoms: Should I see a doctor?  

Disposable gloves may feel safe — but don't be deceived  

Up to 30% of coronavirus cases asymptomatic  

Is comparing coronavirus death rates futile?  

From bats to pangolins, how do viruses reach us?