Paris (ESA) Apr 28, 2020
Lockdowns imposed to halt the spread of the coronavirus have been recently linked with cleaner air quality over Europe and China. New images, from the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite, from the European Union Copernicus programme, now show some cities across India seeing levels drop by around 40-50% owing to its nationwide quarantine. On 25 March 2020, the Indian government placed its popu

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Lockdown changes in England from next week will be "very limited", Boris Johnson's spokesman has confirmed.

The coronavirus lockdown "must be extended" in Scotland and easing any restrictions would be "very, very risky", Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Boris Johnson will on Sunday set out the government's plan for lifting coronavirus lockdown measures.

The public have been told not to expect widespread changes to the coronavirus lockdown in England when Boris Johnson addresses the nation this weekend.

Boris Johnson will seek to persuade Britain's top bosses on Sunday that his strategy for easing the coronavirus lockdown will pave the way for a swift economic fightback.

Britain must turn its attention to the economy now it is through the peak of the coronavirus crisis, Sajid Javid has told Sky News.

There will not be any "dramatic overnight change" of the UK's lockdown rules, a cabinet minister has warned.

Four veteran GOP campaign managers gathered—virtually—to predict an unprecedented race that’s been blindsided by a pandemic and an economic collapse.

When rural America confronts the pandemic, it faces a different set of challenges.

Hugh Bowman rides Farnan to victory in the prestigious Golden Slipper, as racegoers are barred from Rosehill Gardens in Sydney's west because of biosecurity protocols surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

While UFC president Dana White isn't saying where it is, he says "infrastructure is being built right now" on an island that will host UFC fights amid the coronavirus outbreak.

It's usually a glamorous event in front of a packed arena, but this year's NFL draft will be broadcast from nearly 200 locations to sports-starved fans.

NRL players Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr have been fined $1,000 each for breaching the state's coronavirus distancing lockdown during a weekend away, as the NRL describes the getaway as "unacceptable".

The Bundesliga could be the first top-flight football competition in the world to return from an enforced break due to coronavirus, and may become a test case for how other leagues approach a return to normality.

TikTok, a popular based social video app owned by China-based ByteDance, has seen explosive growth this year amid the coronavirus crisis. The company has plans to hire more people, including at its Culver City office.

L.A.'s train station is empty and "it's eerie," says the man who feeds the fish. But it's also "a real escape from what's going on in the outside world."

Georgia lifts many coronavirus-related restrictions, allowing gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys to reopen Friday.

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Italy Easing Lockdown

With imports slowing, many African nations are learning the importance of local manufacturing.

The airport has been granted permission to appeal a block on its expansion plans

A report by the John Lewis group gives a snapshot of what consumers are buying during the pandemic.

Waterstones CEO: How I keep selling books while my bookshops are shut down.

The Soundabout Inclusive Choir is helping to overcome the isolation felt by some people with special needs.

The former Coronation Street star has sparked envy with her stunning decor

Rebecca is staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic with her ex Harry Needs and her partner Andrew Parsons

Kelvin Fletcher has taken a leaf out of Paddy McGuinness's book

Soldier Scott Ratcliffe says was screened for COVID-19 as he returned from tour in Afghanistan

The Real Housewives star says lockdown has brought her closer to husband Paddy

The pair shared video of people gathering in the sunshine

To help with the increased demand for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Suffolk based manufacturer Broadwater Mouldings have turned over its 3D printer to produce protective shield frames for healthcare workers.

Italy has outlined its plans to ease the lockdown restrictions that were implemented across the country 7 weeks ago to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Nearly half of US states will have their ‘stay-at-home’ orders expire this week, paving the way for much of the US to relax its lockdowns.

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