Tag: Coronavirus
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Sweden has developed herd immunity after refusing to lock down, experts claim. Its coronavirus infection rate is falling
Leading Swedish health experts claim the country has a falling coronavirus infection rate because it was one of the few that didn’t go into lockdown and has rejected the use of masks. Arne Elofsson, a professor in biometrics at Stockholm University, thinks the population has developed a form of immunity: “Strict rules do not work…
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F1 and coronavirus: An update from Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey
After several announcements on Thursday about race postponements and the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on the 2020 and 2021 seasons, Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has provided an update on the current situation. Following a meeting convened today between Formula 1, The FIA and all ten Formula 1 Team Principals I wanted to provide…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ferrari’s Binotto on the coronavirus, Vettel’s contract and the SF1000
Mattia Binotto – the man with one of the biggest jobs in motorsport – discusses the impact of the coronavirus, gives us the latest on Sebastian Vettel’s contract and talks about the performance of their 2020 challenger… The impact of coronavirus on Ferrari Italy, home of Ferrari, has taken dramatic measures to attempt to control…
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F1 and coronavirus – what do we know so far?
The start of the 2020 F1 season has been pushed back in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, with the Australian Grand Prix cancelled late last week, and the Bahrain and Vietnam races postponed shortly afterwards. So what does this all mean for the new season? And when are we likely to see racing resume?…
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2020 season now expected to start at end of May, say Formula 1 and FIA
Following the cancellation of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the postponement of the races in China, Bahrain and Vietnam, Formula 1 and governing body the FIA have said they now ‘expect’ the 2020 season to begin at the end of May – though this will be regularly reviewed. The outbreak of COVID-19 forced the Chinese round of…
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Formula 1, FIA and AGPC announce cancellation of the 2020 Australian Grand Prix
This weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne has been cancelled. The news follows McLaren’s withdrawal from the race on Thursday, after one of their team members tested positive for the coronavirus. A statement issued jointly by F1, governing body the FIA and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation read: “Following the confirmation that a member of…
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Global markets tumble for second day amid fears of coronavirus spread
Investors sold off shares across the world for a second day on Tuesday as fears of the economic impact of the coronavirus continued to grow.
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Coronavirus: US says Russia behind disinformation campaign
Thousands of Russian-linked social media accounts have launched a coordinated effort to spread misinformation and alarm about coronavirus, disrupting global efforts to fight the epidemic, US officials have said.