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Coronavirus: EU could green light two COVID-19 vaccines in December

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has given hope that two vaccine candidates could be authorised for use in the EU before 2021.

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EU leaders struggle to break budget deadlock amid Poland, Hungary veto

As EU leaders met for a virtual summit, sources said that the videoconference was not the place to discuss such a complicated issue.

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Plane with first doses of CoronaVac vaccine lands in Brazil

Brazil has received its first batch of the Chinese-made CoronaVac vaccine despite a political and diplomatic row over whether to use it.

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COVID-19 medical staff burning out at alarming rate

Many health workers are traumatised by the suffering and grief they see on a daily basis.

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Intensive Care Units in Switzerland 'at capacity' due to COVID-19

The Swiss Society for Intensive Care Medicine has warned that units across the country are at capacity, which may compromise the healthcare available to those seriously ill with COVID-19

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When will we get a COVID vaccine? This & other key questions answered

Euronews spoke to experts about the challenges of getting a vaccine and what steps are left once one is approved.

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Naples uses its coffee shop solidarity to help poor get a COVID test

People in Naples have been paying for two COVID-19 tests, one for themselves and one for a stranger who can't afford it. The principle is inspired by the Italian city's coffee shop culture.

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'Don't waste' COVID-19 lockdowns, WHO Europe warns

The head of WHO Europe said urged governments in European counties under COVID-19 lockdown to "take advantage of that time to strengthen your test, trace, isolate care system so that it's not just wasted."

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Europe's coronavirus cases are rising. But what about COVID-19 deaths?

Coronavirus second wave: How are rising infections in Europe affecting COVID-19 deaths?

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African continent hits 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the 54-nation continent had crossed the milestone. Africa has seen more than 48,000 deaths from COVID-19. Its infections and deaths make up less than 4% of the global total.

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Europe accounted for half of the world's COVID-19 infections last week

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that out of four million new cases last week, 46% were reported from the continent.

USA

Coronavirus: US death toll passes 250,000

The US death toll from the pandemic reached 250,052 on Wednesday after a daily increase of 1,707, according to Johns Hopkins University.

United Kingdom

Oxford vaccine is safe and provokes response in adults over 56: study

Older people are at a disproportionate risk of severe COVID-19 disease, so it is essential that any vaccine adopted for use is effective in this group.

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Thousands protest in Berlin over coronavirus restrictions

Police said they used water cannons on the protesters because they refused to wear masks and socially distance.

Denmark

Danish agriculture minister resigns over illegal order to cull mink

Denmark's agriculture minister resigns over illegal order to cull mink, as pressure grows on prime minister Mette Frederiksen.

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Paris and Zurich are now the world's costliest cities due to COVID-19

Paris and Zurich leapfrogged Singapore and Osaka to claim the top spot.

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Which countries in Europe are experiencing a second wave of COVID-19?

There is much talk of a second wave of coronavirus in Europe. But what does the data tell us?

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G20 COVID-19 recovery packages risk reversing climate gains: report

Nineteen of the G20 countries — which emit 80% of global emissions — have chosen to provide financial support to their domestic oil, coal and/or gas sectors, Climate Transparency said on Tuesday.

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Italy's 2021 budget attempts to cushion COVID-19 financial impact

In an attempt to cushion the financial impact of one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks, Italy's cabinet approves an economic stimulus plan for next year.

France

Coronavirus: France crosses 2 million cases mark

With 2,036,755 cases confirmed since the beginning of the pandemic, France has the fourth-highest tally in the world after the US (11.2 million), India (8.8 million) and Brazil (5.8 million).