Coronavirus

The latest news and information relating to the novel coronavirus. The virus, known as Covid-19, was first identified in December 2019 by officials in Wuhan, China. It has since spread to over 90 countries, including Italy, the US and the UK. Symptoms include coughing and shortness of breath, with experts estimating a mortality rate of around 1%. Coronavirus has affected aspects of education, trade and tourism - and has even led to panic buying at supermarkets. Millions of people have been vaccinated, but new variants still pose a threat to safety and health