Coronavirus Slovakia: Mass testing trial led to 60% case reduction

Mass coronavirus testing in Slovakia slashed infection rates by 60 per cent in a week during a national lockdown, according to a study.  Rapid tests were given to 5.2million people, almost the entire population (5.5m), with those who tested positive or refused to take a test forced to quarantine at home for 10 days. Operation … Read more

Travel quarantine: Denmark, Iceland and Slovakia added to England’s ‘red list’

Only NINE countries – including tiny Gibraltar, San Marino and Lichtenstein – are left on the UK’s no-quarantine list as more destinations are red-flagged Grant Shapps said Denmark, Iceland and Slovakia all being added to ‘red list’ Mr Shapps also said Caribbean island of Curacao is now subject to quarantine  Transport Secretary said no countries … Read more

Denmark, Iceland and Slovakia added to travel quarantine ‘red list’

Only NINE countries – including tiny Gibraltar, San Marino and Lichtenstein – are left on the UK’s no-quarantine list as more destinations are red-flagged Grant Shapps said Denmark, Iceland and Slovakia all being added to ‘red list’ Mr Shapps also said Caribbean island of Curacao is now subject to quarantine  Transport Secretary said no countries … Read more