More Europeans are hospitalized with Covid-19 now than during the spring’s worst days, new data for 21 countries shows. The crisis is threatening to overwhelm stretched hospitals and exhausted medical workers. nytimes.com/interactive/20… 
"I am afraid the virus is doubling faster than we could ever conceivably add capacity," Boris Johnson said on Monday.
Many European countries have now imposed fresh lockdowns. But they came late, and it could be weeks before they stem the patient influx. nytimes.com/interactive/20…
Many European countries have now imposed fresh lockdowns. But they came late, and it could be weeks before they stem the patient influx. nytimes.com/interactive/20…
Countries across Europe are scrambling to find solutions.
Switzerland approved deploying military personnel to help hospitals. France has postponed non-emergency surgeries.
In Belgium, some hospitals have asked staff who tested positive but don’t have symptoms to keep working.
Switzerland approved deploying military personnel to help hospitals. France has postponed non-emergency surgeries.
In Belgium, some hospitals have asked staff who tested positive but don’t have symptoms to keep working.
Europe's current wave of infection is due in part to the relative normalcy it experienced this summer. Travelers moved around the continent, college students returned to campus and many large gatherings resumed — all while the virus kept spreading. nytimes.com/interactive/20…
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