Juliette Gash

Cafes and bars have remained open in Stockholm

Is Sweden's lenient approach to Covid-19 working?

While other countries struggle with varying levels of lockdown, Sweden has relied on relatively few recommendations to try and prevent the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus • 14 Apr 20

A member of the 'Team Humanity' NGO fits a mask on a child within the Moria camp

NGOs' concern over spread of virus in refugee camps

NGOs working with refugees abroad say they're extremely concerned about an outbreak of Covid-19 in refugee camps.

Coronavirus • 09 Apr 20

5,000 surgical masks are already on their way to Inner City Helping Homeless in Dublin

Irish in China raise €20k to send PPE to Ireland

Irish expatriates living in China have raised €20,000 to send much-needed Personal Protective Equipment to Ireland.

World • 04 Apr 20

Members of the Syrian civil defence disinfect a former school building currently inhabited by displaced families in Binnish in Syria

Coronavirus and the developing world

Countries around the world are facing their own battles with coronavirus, with differing approaches and outcomes.

Coronavirus • 01 Apr 20

Pangolins are being blamed as a possible source of the pandemic

Was the pangolin the source of the Covid-19 outbreak?

After two groups of coronaviruses related to Covid-19 were found in some pangolins smuggled into China, experts are wondering if trafficking of the scaly mammal was responsible for triggering the pandemic.

Coronavirus • 01 Apr 20

Explainer: How coronavirus is transmitted

Coronavirus • 26 Mar 20

Headquarters of the World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland.

Cyber-attacks against WHO 'more than double'

Hackers targeted the World Health Organisation earlier this month, with cyber-attacks more than doubling - according to a senior WHO official.

News • 24 Mar 20

ER doctors have faced unprecedented pressures since the escalation of the coronavirus pandemic

Medics: 'We are not superheroes, we do what we can'

Medics have been taking to social media to share their experiences during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus • 23 Mar 20

Des Glackin is one of a group of 14 Irish people stranded in Fuerteventura

Irish left stranded in Fuerteventura feel 'abandoned'

Irish passengers stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic have described feeling "abandoned" as they scramble to get home.

Coronavirus • 18 Mar 20

Paula O'Connor is one of 20 Irish passengers aboard the Celebrity Eclipse

'Great' mood aboard ship denied entry to Chile

A passenger on-board a cruise ship refused entry to Chile has described the mood on the Celebrity Eclipse as "great".

Coronavirus • 18 Mar 20