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US keeps European travel ban in place

Europeans continue to be banned from entering the US as they struggle to keep Delta under control.

Germany

Germany mulls restrictions for unvaccinated people if COVID cases rise

The German government is considering imposing a health pass, similar to those announced in France and Italy, should COVID-19 cases rise in the coming months.

Spain

Spain sees uptake of vaccines by younger people amid COVID-19 surge

In Spain there's been an uptake of vaccines by younger people as cases of COVID-19 surge across the country

France

COVID health pass extended to French bars despite mass protests

For the second weekend in a row, thousands took to the streets in France to protest against the extension of the coronavirus health pass and compulsory vaccination for certain professions. Nevertheless, French MPs approved the move early on Monday.

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Australia

Australia: Thousands join anti-lockdown protests amid surging cases

Thousands of people took to the streets of cities in Australia on Saturday to protest against lockdown restrictions, amid a surge in coronavirus cases

World News

Delta variant of COVID-19 now dominant in Europe, says WHO

The World Health Organization has said that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is now dominant in much of the European Region and has urged governments to step up vaccination programmes.

Slovakia

'Fooled by disinformation': Vaccine protests at Slovak parliament

Opposition politicians spoke with the crowds, who were protesting new rules exempting people who have been vaccinated against coronavirus from some restrictions.

Travel News

New Zealand suspends travel bubble with Australia

The rules change as of midnight tonight.

Travel News

UK border staff not checking COVID tests for green and amber arrivals

UK border officers have been instructed to stop routinely checking whether travellers arriving from countries listed as green or amber have tested negative for COVID-19, in a bid to cut waiting times at airports.

World News

First positive COVID tests for athletes in Olympic Village

Two athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Tokyo Olympic Village, organisers said on Sunday, sparking fears of a larger outbreak just days before kickoff.

United Kingdom

In U-turn, UK's Johnson self-isolates after COVID-19 contact

Downing Street first said Johnson would self-isolate outside of work only but backtracked amid accusations of double standards.

France

France: Tens of thousands protest against COVID pass, vaccination

"Macron, no to the health dictatorship!" was among the slogans as tens of thousands took to the streets to protest new coronavirus measures.

Travel News

France tightens rules for travellers from UK and several EU countries

Unvaccinated travellers from the UK, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and the Netherlands will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of departure.

World News

First resident of Olympic Village tests positive for COVID

Tokyo Olympics organisers sought to reassure competitors that the event would be safe after the first Covid-19 case was confirmed in the Games Village on Saturday.

Hungary

Hungary to offer citizens booster COVID-19 jabs from August 1

Prime Minister Viktor Orban confirmed citizens would be offered their third doses from August, regardless of age, health, or which vaccine they initially received.

France

Eiffel Tower reopens for business after nine-month COVID hiatus

A cap of 13,000 people are allowed to visit the Parisian landmark per day - half of the number usually expected.

Russia

Russian culture icon Pyotr Mamonov dies with coronavirus aged 70

The rock musician died in a Moscow hospital after spending two weeks on a ventilator being treated for coronavirus.

Greece

Sluggish start to tourism season in Greece

Uncertainty over the Delta variant is blamed for the low number of visitors

World News

Carrot or stick? Which is best at pushing Europeans to get vaccinated?

Some countries are now requiring health passes to access restaurants and travel in an effort to push citizens to get COVID-19 jabs.

France

Watch: France observes Bastille Day under shadow of Delta variant

France returns to its annual military parade down the Champs-Élysées after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.