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COVID-19: Extreme poverty set for first rise in 20 years - World Bank

The World Bank expects that COVID-19 could push an additional 88 million to 115 million into extreme poverty this year.

United Kingdom

‘Like a grenade has gone off’: how some people suffer 'long COVID'

When he first developed symptoms of COVID-19 in March, Professor Paul Garner expected to develop only a mild form of the disease. "But it absolutely floored me," he told Euronews.

United Kingdom

Has devolution in the UK complicated its response to COVID-19 crisis?

One country, four governments, with tangible variations in how they have chosen to manage their populations against the virus. It is arguably one of the biggest stress tests for devolution.

Belgium

Brussels orders bars and cafés to close for a month amid COVID surge

The COVID-19 incidence rate in the capital is more than double the national rate at 502 vs 238 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

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Spain

Spain PM Sanchez plans to create 800,000 jobs to boost COVID recovery

Sanchez said the plan is to "transform the hard blow of the pandemic into a huge opportunity".

United Kingdom

'Intergalactic incompetence': UK PM slammed over missing COVID results

Prime minister Boris Johnson has been accused of presiding over "intergalactic incompetence" after nearly 16,000 positive COVID-19 test results were left off the UK's daily tally.

World News

Germany is highest-ranked nation in Europe for COVID response - survey

The study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) analysed 19 countries and asked citizens to rate key aspects of their government’s response to the health crisis.

Belgium

Belgium tightens restrictions days after relaxing rules on masks

The new restrictions were announced after daily cases in the last week rose 32%, with a tenfold increase of infections among those aged over 90.

Destinations

Tuscany castle offers tourists place to shelter from coronavirus

The British owner of Torre Palazonne is now calling for authorities to create legislation to allow for tourists to travel around Europe safely for holidays in social bubbles.

Czech Republic

Czech hospitals under pressure as coronavirus cases surge

The number of new COVID-19 cases rose by 50% in September, Europe’s second-largest spike in cases.

USA

Trump back in Oval Office as more top aides test positive for COVID-19

Top White House aide Stephen Miller has tested positive for the virus and US military leaders are also quarantining after Coast Guard official Admiral Charles Ray tested positive.

USA

COVID-19: US agency says virus also spreads via airborne transmission

The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Monday that COVID-19 can spread from airborne particles that can linger in the air for hours.

United Kingdom

Every UK home to be powered by offshore wind power by 2030, says UK PM

"As Saudi Arabia is to oil, the UK is to wind – a place of almost limitless resource," said UK PM Boris Johnson, outlining plans for a post-COVID green recovery.

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Tens of thousands attend Senegal pilgrimage despite COVID-19

Some are concerned that the annual pilgrimage, which draws worshipers from across the country and abroad, could spread COVID-19.

Ireland

Ireland tightens COVID-19 restrictions in attempt to avoid lockdown

The Irish government announced on Monday it would be upping the country to Level 3 restrictions, going against advice to enact another lockdown.

USA

'Don't be afraid,' Trump urges after leaving hospital

Donald Trump has made a dramatic arrival at the White House, where he will have round-the-clock care for his case of coronavirus.

Lithuania

Lithuania's FM self-isolates after COVID contact during Macron visit

Two staff members of the Frech embassy in Vilnius - who were part of President Emmanuel Macron's delegation when he visited Lithuania last week - have tested positive for COVID-19.

World News

Around 10% of world's population may have had COVID-19 — WHO

If 1 in 10 of the global population has been infected with COVID-19, this would mean the number of confirmed cases is vastly below the actual tally. However, it also means a large portion of the population remains at risk.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Firms call for UK economy to adapt to increased home working

Nearly three-quarters of UK employers polled recently say they would be keeping increased home-working after the coronavirus pandemic.

World News

Von der Leyen tests negative for COVID-19 after exposure in Portugal

Von der Leyen said she had been in a meeting with an unnamed individual who had tested positive for the virus.