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Will a coronavirus vaccine be accessible to all or the privileged few?

Amid the race to find a COVID-19 vaccine, the EU and governments are being called upon to guarantee that when one is ready it will be affordable and widely available.

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Visiting the WHO’s COVID-19 logistics hub

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To keep up with global demand for protective equipment (PPE) the World Health Organization has strategically positioned itself to reach two-thirds of the world in a few hours.

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COVID-19 live: UK overtakes Italy to become worst-hit nation in Europe

Follow all the latest updates on COVID-19 and the response against it.

France

Caregivers provide key lifeline to elderly and disabled amid pandemic

In France, workers providing essential care to elderly and disabled people throughout the coronavirus pandemic have been battling a shortage of personal protective equipment. Euronews spent a day with one of them.

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United Kingdom

What is the new app helping the UK trace cases of COVID-19?

The UK has started testing a new app on the Isle of Wight in a bid to try and trace the spread of COVID-19.

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Analysis: The difficulty of lifting lockdown & keeping everyone happy

There are, of course, those who simply want to get back to work, go to a pub, enjoy their favourite meal in their local restaurant, get on a plane and relax on a beach. There are others, however, who don’t. Euronews political editor Darren McCaffrey explores.

France

French care home staff lock down with residents to see out COVID-19

A care home on the outskirts of Lyon where staff and residents locked down together have had their quarantine lifted after 47 days.

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World leaders pledge billions for research into coronavirus vaccine

More than €7 billion have been pledged to speed up the development of tests, treatments and vaccines against COVID-19

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Face masks to the fore as Rome's transport network stirs into life

This was life after lockdown in Rome today as commuters returned to the Italian capital's transport network.

Moldova

Euroviews. Andrian Candu: Moldova’s future is being put on the line by a Trojan loan from Moscow ǀ View

Never let a good crisis go to waste. This seems to be the motto of the current political leadership of Moldova, which wants to take advantage of the pandemic to further weaken our democracy and economy and to advance shady deals, including a €200 million loan with Russia.

France

Staying out of school amid coronavirus crisis a 'time bomb': French PM

France clarifies how easing of restrictions will work May 11

Lithuania

Vilnius becomes giant open-air café to support bars and restaurants

Cafés and restaurants in Lithuania have been allowed to reopen but only if they respect strict social distancing rules.

France

Availability of masks in French supermarkets sparks suspicions

"I give supermarkets three days to prove that they did not have a secret stock of masks during the crisis!" says one senior government official.

United Kingdom

Watch: COVID-19 survivors discuss their battles with the disease

Survivors of COVID-19 are joining Euronews for a special discussion about their battle with the disease.

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Ford's Europe HQ back at work as production restarts in first gear

Ford has restarted production at its main European car plants with strict standards on social distancing and safety precautions.

Russia

Russia hits new daily COVID-19 record as hospitals struggle to cope

Russia registered a record increase in COVID-19 cases on Sunday. But some say official data is still underestimating the scale of the outbreak.

World News

May the 4th be with you: Marking Star Wars day amid COVID-19 lockdown

Star Wars day is marked every year on the May 4, taking from the much-loved movie franchise catchphrase "may the force be with you" - and will be marked around the world amid lockdown.

Italy

Italy eases coronavirus restrictions after two month lockdown

Around 4.4 million people will go back to work on Monday.

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Coronavirus latest: Countries pledge €7.4 billion - von der Leyen

Follow all the latest coronavirus updates with our live blog

USA

Pompeo goes against US intelligence on virus being man-made

The US Secretary of State says he sees no reason why the intelligence services would get it wrong, yet maintained the 'man-made' assertion regarding COVID-19.