The Danish government abandoned a proposed “epidemic law” that would have given it broad powers to enact measures against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), including forced vaccinations, after nine days of public protests. Had it been passed, the law would have allowed the government to conduct forced physical exams and mandate isolation. It was, however, the part about police-directed … Continue reading Denmark abandons forced vaccination law after public protests
Europe gearing up for another lockdown as new COVID-19 infections soar
Some European countries are preparing to implement lockdown measures over a “second wave” of COVID-19 infections. The resulting lockdown orders will shut down public life and cripple the economy as a consequence. According to Reuters, world leaders face a difficult task ahead – seeking to limit the spread of the coronavirus and the damage resulting from lockdowns while waiting … Continue reading Europe gearing up for another lockdown as new COVID-19 infections soar
France, Germany impose fresh lockdowns in the face of resurgent coronavirus cases
In the face of rising Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the governments of both France and Germany have imposed new restrictions in the hopes of stemming a record increase in infections. In France, President Emmanuel Macron announced a new, one-month national lockdown. Meanwhile, in Germany, both federal and state governments agreed on Wednesday to shut down parts of … Continue reading France, Germany impose fresh lockdowns in the face of resurgent coronavirus cases
Second wave of coronavirus in Europe starting to affect the elderly
Coronavirus infections in Europe are starting to reach people aged 65 and above, according to data from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. The new wave of infections was mainly caused by younger people with little to no symptoms infecting their older family members. This has caused a rise in COVID-19-related hospitalizations and fatalities during … Continue reading Second wave of coronavirus in Europe starting to affect the elderly
Belgium’s coronavirus death toll makes it either world’s deadliest or most honest
As steep as the death toll from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) is, it’s still underreported in some countries, including the U.K., Russia and even the United States. According to global death statistics, the figures do not accurately capture all deaths from COVID-19. In New York and New Jersey alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) … Continue reading Belgium’s coronavirus death toll makes it either world’s deadliest or most honest
Belgium looking to lift coronavirus restrictions despite the highest death rate in the world
Belgium will start easing its coronavirus restrictions from May 4, making it the latest European country to emerge from the coronavirus lockdown. The country has recorded 7,094 deaths – the world’s highest rate per million – with a total caseload of 43,134, according to figures reported on April 26 by Johns Hopkins University. More than half of the deaths recorded by Belgium, … Continue reading Belgium looking to lift coronavirus restrictions despite the highest death rate in the world
WHO: Europe now the EPICENTER of the coronavirus pandemic
The World Health Organization has announced that Europe is now the “epicenter” of the global coronavirus pandemic. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a press conference that this is because more cases are being reported outside of China than in the coronavirus’ country of origin. “Europe has now become the epicenter of the pandemic, with more reported cases and … Continue reading WHO: Europe now the EPICENTER of the coronavirus pandemic
German chancellor Merkel warns 70 percent of Germany now at risk of being infected by the coronavirus
Seventy percent of the German population — roughly around 58 million people — are now at risk of getting infected with the deadly coronavirus, warns Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel made the remark during her address at the parliamentary group meeting of the Christian Democratic Union party. German-language newspaper Bild, which covered the event, said the room “fell silent” … Continue reading German chancellor Merkel warns 70 percent of Germany now at risk of being infected by the coronavirus
Migrants bringing infectious diseases back to Europe: tuberculosis, diptheria and more
As part of the Global North, Europeans have been living in first-world comfort since the continent was rebuilt from the ashes following the end of World War II. But a massive new influx of migrants and refugees from third-world countries in the war-torn Middle East and North Africa are reigniting outbreaks of contagious diseases that … Continue reading Migrants bringing infectious diseases back to Europe: tuberculosis, diptheria and more
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 