Now playing Next world news Europe could be moving towards 'a kind of pandemic endgame', says WHO Europe could be moving towards a kind of pandemic endgame, said WHO's Europe director Hans Kluge. But, he added, it is too early to call COVID an endemic. 24/01/2022
Now playing Next USA Thousands protest COVID measures in Washington, Brussels and Barcelona From health passes to vaccine mandates, protesters were out in force this weekend. 24/01/2022
Now playing Next Canada COVID-19: Quebec introduces new restrictions for the unvaccinated From now on, liquor and cannabis stores are only accessible to people who are vaccinated against COVID-19. 20/01/2022
Now playing Next Spain Spain to treat COVID-19 as an endemic illness instead of pandemic The country has seen its COVID-19 fatality rate fall from an initial 13% to 1%, and according to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez "the virus is no longer so deadly". 18/01/2022
Now playing Next Russia COVID-19: Russia's capital Moscow braces for Omicron 'storm' Health authorities warn Moscow will be the first to face the Omicron "storm" forecasted between late January amd early February. 18/01/2022
Now playing Next Health news Get ready for yearly COVID-flu combo vaccines, say Moderna and Pfizer Vaccine maker Moderna predicted that its seasonal COVID and flu boosters would be available in some countries within the next two years. 18/01/2022
Now playing Next Greece Greece begins fining those over 60 who are unvaccinated The fine will rise to €100 in February. 17/01/2022
Now playing Next world news France's 'tidal wave' of COVID infections as records broken in Italy France reported more than 360,000 new infections on Tuesday. 12/01/2022
Now playing Next Vatican Pope Francis says COVID-19 vaccination is a 'moral obligation' Francis also lamented that increasing "ideological divides" were discouraging people from getting vaccinated. 10/01/2022
Now playing Next no comment Children in Cologne given COVID jabs in aeroplane Cologne/Bonn Airport offered an unusual vaccination experience, by converting a Airbus A300 Zero G plane into a vaccination center for children aged 5 to 11. After getting their jab, children and parents were given a tour of the plane's cockpit and a chance to take photographs. 09/01/2022
Now playing Next no comment Djokovic detention puts focus on Australia asylum seekers Novak Djokovic's supporters gather in a park opposite the immigration detention centre in Melbourne where the tennis world number is being held. 09/01/2022
Now playing Next France Tens of thousands protest COVID vaccine pass across France The government wants to transform the COVID health pass into a vaccine pass that will only allow the fully vaccinated and people who have recovered from the disease into bars, restaurants, culture and leisure venues. 09/01/2022
Now playing Next no comment Panama vaccinates children against Covid-19 amid surge in cases Panama starts vaccinating children between the ages of five and eleven against Covid-19, in an effort to resume in-person learning at schools amid a new surge in cases. 08/01/2022
Now playing Next USA US FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens amid Omicron surge Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they're also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose. 03/01/2022
Now playing Next no comment Berlin nightclubs support vaccination campaign The Berlin club scene began supporting the vaccination campaign in the German capital on Monday, opening its doors to welcome vaccinators. 03/01/2022
Now playing Next Israel Israel offers fourth vaccine dose to citizens aged 60 and over Israel has been a pioneer in vaccinating its citizens against the coronavirus and began offering a third dose to citizens as early as last summer. 03/01/2022
Now playing Next Austria Austrian police investigate fraud at Vienna COVID vaccination centre Austria's largest COVID vaccination centre is under scrutiny after dozens of people received a vaccination certificate without actually getting the jab. 31/12/2021
Now playing Next Italy Italian police suspend online profiles selling fake COVID passes The prices of the health certificates ranged from €100 to €500, with discounts offered for those purchasing multiple certificates, such as the "family package". 29/12/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK PM Boris Johnson urges public to get vaccinated in Xmas address The Prime Minister has rejected harsher virus restrictions in England over Christmas despite the UK setting a new record on Thursday of almost 120,000 cases in 24 hours. 24/12/2021
Now playing Next China Winter Olympics: Beijing 'strongly advises' Olympians to get booster The organisers also "regret" the decision by the National Hockey League (NHL) not to send players to the Beijing Winter games. 23/12/2021