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France

French company Sanofi reports positive results from vaccine trial

The drugmaker reported good results from a phase 2 clinical trial of its coronavirus vaccine candidate, which has been hit by several months of delays.

Brazil

Brazil's fight against Covid-19 hampered by flooding and favela growth

In its struggle with the pandemic Brazil is battling on several fronts as flooding hampers vaccination efforts in remote areas and poverty deepens in cities.

United Kingdom

UK to ease COVID rules but warns Indian variant could disrupt progress

The British prime minister said the variant, which has killed at least four people in the UK, could pose "a serious disruption" to removing restrictions in June.

Lithuania

Lithuania to donate 200,000 vaccines to Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine

The news was welcomed on Twitter by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

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Greece

Greece officially launches its tourist season after 72% drop in 2020

With a valid PCR test, performed 72 hours before departure or a rapid self-test, EU, UK, US, Serbian and Israeli residents can visit Greece without quarantine.

Economy

EU economy set to grow faster than expected thanks to vaccination

The European Commission estimates that this year the EU and the eurozone will grow by 4.2% and 4.3%, respectively.

Europe News

IP rights just one part of vaccine production, says EU's trade chief

Valdis Dombrovskis, the EU's trade chief, told Euronews that other measures, besides patent waivers, need to be considered to ramp up global production of COVID-19 vaccines.

World News

What is the argument against lifting COVID vaccine patents?

The US has backed plans to waive intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines, but the idea faces stiff opposition.

World News

EU nations divided over lifting COVID-19 vaccine patents

Commission president von der Leyen said the bloc would discuss the move, but German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s office spoke out against it.

Serbia

Serbia in 'world first' as citizens offered €25 to have COVID vaccine

Serbia President Aleksandar Vucic said the government initiative was the first of its kind in the world to promote vaccinations.

World News

First EU-funded COVID-19 vaccines arrive in the Balkans

Most of the Balkan countries have struggled to obtain coronavirus vaccines, except for Serbia, which had launched a successful inoculation campaign mainly thanks to millions of doses of China's Sinopharm and Russia's Sputnik V shots.

Hungary

Hungary loosens COVID restrictions for those with immunity cards

People with government-issued coronavirus immunity cards can now go indoors to restaurants, theatres, cinemas, spas, gyms and other recreational venues.

World News

EU slams Russia and China for Western vaccines disinformation campaign

Moscow and Beijing's vaccine diplomacy includes "disinformation and manipulation efforts to undermine trust in Western-made vaccines," according to an EU report.

World News

In Africa, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy adds to slow rollout of doses

Malawi and South Sudan have said in recent days they will destroy some of their doses.

Brazil

Brazilian regulator rejects use of Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine

"Due to the lack of consistent and reliable data, Anvisa's Board of directors unanimously decided not to recommend the exceptional importation of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine," the watchdog said on Monday.

USA

US to share AstraZeneca shots with world after safety check

The US will export as many as 60 million doses in the coming months, the White House said Monday.

Europe News

EU's legal action against AstraZeneca: Why now? How will it play out?

After months of accusations and criticism, Brussels has today revealed it's taking AstraZeneca to court.

Europe News

EU begins legal action against AstraZeneca over 'breach of contract'

"The company has not been in the position to come up with a reliable strategy to ensure the timely delivery of doses," said a European Commission spokesperson.

Europe News

EU to vaccinate 70% of adult population by July, says Von der Leyen

The European Commission president has announced that 70% of the adult population in the EU will receive at least one vaccine dose by July.

World News

UK wants to introduce vaccine passports by mid-May

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has indicated he wants them to be ready by May 17th.