Coronavirus conversations: Dealing with addiction

Six months on from the moment the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, we look at the main developments and figures from around the world. We go to China, where the virus first emerged, and where new cases have now been reported for the eighth day in a row.

Also, we look at the economic impact of the pandemic, particularly in Europe. Spain is facing its worst recession in modern times, Italy has reported a drop in GDP and France's economy has also taken a hit. We speak to people across the continent who have lost their jobs as a result of Covid-19.

And we continue hearing from people who have struggled with addiction during lockdown. Brenden in the US says his drug problem spiralled out of control due to the isolation, but that he managed to get the support he needed.

(Photo: Close up of a man hand rolling a cannabis joint. Credit: Getty Images)