Key facts, figures and dates

An overview of Abkhazia including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media.

Key facts, figures and dates

NHS workers are donating blood samples to find out why some of them contract Covid-19 when others don't.

The BBC's Fergus Walsh and expert Sian Griffiths answer your questions about the virus outbreak.

South Korea is testing more people per capita than anywhere else - and could be a role model for others.

Boris Johnson's chief scientific adviser says the UK is four weeks behind Italy, What does that mean?

There is growing discussion about the potential benefits of the general public wearing masks.

Millions of Indians who rely on daily wages from jobs like cleaning risk running out of money.

War veterans can experience trauma known as moral injury - now health workers are at risk too.

While most people will have mild symptoms and recover quickly, some are more prone to getting sick.

The UK's chief medical adviser says there's "a lot to learn" from Germany, so what has it been doing?

Chicagoans are racing to make personal protective equipment for frontline workers.

Tens of thousands are calling helplines and thousands are going to bed hungry as India shuts down.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among those to be treated in hospital for the symptoms of Covid-19.

Danish schools will reopen soon, but curbs will only be lifted gradually.

Some people might want to consider it during the pandemic. Here's why.

The Japanese island, which initially saw a drop in cases, is now facing a bigger wave of virus cases.

A rare but dangerous syndrome spotted in children has been linked to coronavirus.

Why do fewer people seem to be having heart attacks and strokes? One theory is that the lockdown lifestyle is healthy.

PM Scott Morrison said wide usage would be the "ticket" to normal life resuming as soon as possible.

The health organisation pushes back at criticism of its response to the coronavirus outbreak.

The new drug is based around a protein that is commonly used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

If the Isle of Wight trial is successful, the app could be ready nationwide within weeks, ministers say.

State media says US claims that the coronavirus originated in a research laboratory are "absurd".

The case means Covid-19 may have arrived in Europe almost a month earlier than previously thought.

Strengthen protection for high-risk people while easing restrictions for others, scientists say.

Most patients recover from Covid-19 quickly - but for some, symptoms linger for weeks.

The vice-president says the task force may wind down by the end of May or early June.

Last year's failed attempt to locate one of the world's great wrecks has lessons for future efforts.

Scientists map ancient underwater landslides in the region chosen for Jakarta's replacement.

Scientists predict the explosive behaviour of two supermassive black holes almost to the hour.

How the outside world can be good for body and mind - with expert tips on making the most of it.

The identity of the "intermediate host" animal that first passed the coronavirus to a human may never be found, say scientists.

New scientific research, from Germany of all places, suggests English footballers are actually good at spot-kicks.

The 5,100 sq km behemoth which broke away from Antarctica in 2017 drops its own large chunk of ice.

Public transport usage won't recover to pre-Covid19 levels once the lockdown ends, a survey suggests.

US space agency satellites follow the melting trends in Antarctica and Greenland over 16 years.

Native woodlands can resist the spread of invasive species if they block light reaching the ground.

Science instruments sense a big dip in seismic noise as the population stays at home.

Prof Neil Ferguson, who advised ministers on coronavirus, says he "made an error of judgement".

An unseen object is found to be lurking in a double-star system a mere 1,000 light-years from Earth.

Bicycle shops across the UK say demand for new bikes, and repairs for old ones, has risen sharply.

The former Bank of England governor says countries should invest in a cleaner economic recovery.

Certain habitats can help dampen the spread of ash dieback, which threatens ash trees.

The Hawaii-based Gemini telescope produces a super-sharp picture of the gas giant in the infrared.

Funding for English local authorities is likely to be unveiled to encourage people to be more active.

A chronology of key events

A chronology of key events

Key facts, figures and dates