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Latvia enters a new lockdown after record daily COVID cases

The Baltic state has seen a record-high level of cases since the start of the pandemic resulting in new strict measures.

World News

COVID claimed more than 100,000 healthcare workers' lives, WHO says

WHO estimates that between 80,000 and 180,000 healthcare workers may have died from COVID-19 between January 2020 and May 2021.

World News

COVID measures could be reimposed as cases surge in Europe

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Europe with some countries already announcing new restrictions.

United Kingdom

Johnson's government under pressure as COVID cases continue to rise

The UK is is struggling with one of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in Europe, despite the early success of its vaccination campaign.

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Romania

Romania in eye of COVID storm with record infections and deaths

Romania is facing a surge in infections amid alarmingly low vaccination uptake.

Russia

Russia reports highest daily number of COVID-19 cases

Russia reported its highest daily number of COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic as the epidemic worsens in the country.

Russia

Russia reports record 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day

Russia's COVID-19 deaths and cases have been mounting for weeks, reaching record highs since the beginning of the pandemic.

Health news

Nipah virus could cause a deadly COVID-scale pandemic. But what is it?

The Nipah virus has a 40 per cent to 75 per cent mortality rate and there is no treatment or vaccine.

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Venezuelans fight Covid with a ritual

Every October 12, known in Venezuela as the Day of Indigenous Resistance, thousands of believers gather on Mount Sorte in northwestern Venezuela. This year, the Covid-19 pandemic, which prevented the meeting from taking place in 2020, is at the heart of the ceremonies.

Tech News

Euroviews. Remote work is providing huge opportunities for developing countries

Poorer countries will benefit the most as WFH (work from home) and WFA (work from anywhere) trends become more mainstream. Here's why.

France

France to extend COVID-19 state of emergency until July 2022

The French government will ask lawmakers to extend its COVID-19 pandemic state of emergency until July 2022.

Latvia

Latvia declares three-month state of emergency as COVID-19 cases rise

Under the new rules, masks are mandatory in all public buildings and only essential shops will be open at weekends.

Travel News

60% of travellers searching for greener holidays in 2021

More people are looking for ways to make their trips sustainable, according to new research from Expedia Group.

World News

COVID-19 pandemic has forced 100 million into poverty, UN chief says

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said people living in conflict-affected and poor countries are suffering most of all.

Italy

Street cinema is taking off in Milan

What started as a few friends wanting to watch a movie together outside during the pandemic has grown into a popular regular feature

Switzerland

2022 Geneva International Motor Show cancelled due to pandemic issues

The organisers cited likely travel restrictions, as well as the semiconductor shortage affecting manufacturers and other issues indirectly related to COVID-19.

United Kingdom

Tory conference: Johnson's party ahead in polls despite economic woes

Despite the impact of Brexit and the pandemic, opinion surveys suggest the UK's ruling Conservatives are polling ahead of the Labour opposition as the party meets in Manchester.

United Kingdom

UK calls on army and foreign lorry drivers to fight fuel supply crisis

Military personnel will be deployed next week to distribute petrol, while 300 visas for overseas tanker drivers will be issued 'immediately'.

World News

COVID-19: Sweden removes most restrictions, Russia hits another record

Sweden removes most of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday, despite rising case numbers. Portugal winds up its military-led vaccine task force as the target of fully inoculating 85% of the population has been reached, and Russia hits another coronavirus-confirmed deaths record.

Austria

Trial starts over 'super-spreader' COVID outbreak at Austrian ski town

The case is the first of 15 lawsuits filed by plaintiffs from Austria and Germany, accusing the authorities of not responding quickly enough to COVID-19 outbreaks in Ischgl and other resorts in the province of Tyrol.