Italy’s COVID-19 death toll passes 70,000, with 553 new fatalities | ReutersROME (Reuters)

Italy reported 553 coronavirus-related deaths on Wednesday against 628 the day before, taking its total toll...

Britain, Swiss firm Roche say COVID-19 tests can detect mutant virus | Reuters(Reuters)

Britain and drugmaker Roche on Wednesday offered reassurances that the accuracy of diagnostic tests used to...

UK says more of England to go into top tier of COVID restrictions | ReutersLONDON (Reuters)

British health minister Matt Hancock said on Wednesday more areas in England would be placed into...

Britain’s rapid COVID-19 tests can detect new virus variant – health agency | Reuters(Reuters)

Lateral flow tests used to detect COVID-19 cases in Britain as part of the country’s mass...

Britain approves use of COVID-19 self-test kit | Reuters(Reuters)

Britain on Wednesday approved the exceptional use of the National Health Service test and trace COVID-19...

Irish cabinet restricts movements after minister contracts COVID-19 | ReutersDUBLIN (Reuters)

All members of Ireland’s cabinet are restricting their movements while awaiting COVID-19 tests after an unnamed...