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Germany

Coronavirus: Germany bans large gatherings till the end of the year

Infection rates have spiked in the country to the highest level since the end of April.

France

Masks imposed in Paris as France sees record post-lockdown virus cases

France recorded 6,111 new cases of coronavirus in 24 hours, its highest number of infections since the end of lockdown.

World News

WHO's warning for Europe: 'COVID-19 is a tornado with a long tail'

WHO's Europe chief said autumn and winter would pose a "tricky situation" with schools reopening, the onset of the flu season and increased mortality among older people in winter months in general.

Europe News

Red-listing of Ibiza and Mallorca a disaster for local businesses

Some of Spain’s world famous holiday destinations have become COVID-19 hotspots. Ibiza may be considered the clubbing capital of the world, but despite its dancefloors being silenced by the pandemic, infection rates in the Balearic islands are still climbing.

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Russia

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine: Muscovites urged to take part in trial

Russia became the first country in the world to give a government go-ahead for a COVID-19 vaccine on August 11.

South Korea

COVID-19: South Korea orders closure of parliament

The country had just closed all nightclubs and churches to curb a new wave of infections.

World News

Coronavirus: Women are better at fighting the virus than men: study

Women are better at fighting coronavirus than men - and researchers think they know why

France

Coronavirus: Belgium bans travel to Paris amid COVID-19 resurgence

The Belgian foreign ministry has banned travel to the French capital amid a rise in COVID-19 cases.

Spain

Why Spaniards are splashing out on portable pools

Popular portable pool owners share how their new fad purchase helped them to survive the summer amid a health crisis and blistering heat

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Pupils above 11 to wear mask in England's lockdown areas

It comes after the WHO changed its advice on face-covering for children aged 12 or above.

World News

Two cases of COVID-19 reinfection reported in Europe

Two cases of coronavirus infection in patients that had previously had the virus have been reported in Europe, one in the Netherlands, and another in Belgium.

Europe News

Golfgate calls into question clout EU Commission's code of conduct

Is the EU's code of conduct fit for purpose? The case of Irish Commissioner Phil Hogan is proving a test for the institution's rule book.

Travel News

COVID-19: Latest travel rules to UK from quarantine listed countries

Britain imposed a 14-day quarantine rule on travellers arriving from countries such as France, Spain and Belgium and confusion has mounted for those looking to take a short trip to the UK and what it means for family or friends you may stay with.

Spain

Spain calls in its army to fight COVID-19 resurgence

Just in: Spain calls in its army to fight COVID-19 resurgence

Travel News

European holiday destinations see rise in coronavirus cases

Several local authorities have been quick to blame tourists

Jamaica

COVID-19: Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus

Prime Minister Andrew Holness said police are investigating the case. He didn't specify what offense might have been committed, though Jamaica has imposed social distancing requirements

World News

'No evidence' that COVID-19 plasma treatment works, warns UN

The UN has warned that the use of plasma to treat COVID-19, approved by President Donald Trump on Sunday, is experimental and may not work

China

First 'proven' case of COVID-19 reinfection in Hong Kong

The 33-year-old man was first diagnosed with COVID-19 in late March but tested positive again while being tested after he returned to Hong Kong from Spain via Britain on August 15.

Europe News

Golfgate: Commission requests 'further clarifications' from Hogan

The EU Commissioner for Trade was forced to apologise at the weekend for breaking Ireland’s coronavirus rules, one of 80 guests at a golf dinner attended by other Irish politicians - some of whom have since resigned.

World

Coronavirus cases spike in South of France holiday regions

French health authorities reported nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 cases this weekend as infections continue to spike. Holiday destinations in the South of France are seeing the virus spread fast, but few seem to be following social distancing rules.