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A coronavirus vaccine 'does not mean zero COVID', warns WHO

"Vaccines and vaccination will add a major, major powerful tool to the toolkit that we have," said WHO's Mike Ryan. "But by themselves, they will not do the job."

Belgium

Health is not a cost, it's an Investment,

Some of the winners of the 2020 MEP Awards, organised by The Parliament Magazine, speak exclusively to Euronews.

United Kingdom

Michelin-starred restaurant offers cook-at-home takeaways

The restaurant is owned by Simon Wood, a winner of the reality TV programme Masterchef UK

Russia

Russia set to launch first doses of its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine

With trials still underway, the vaccine is currently only being offered to those under 60 and without any chronic diseases.

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Europe News

Nurses pick up European prize for efforts during COVID-19 pandemic

"They have been beyond heroic and selfless and committed to delivering healthcare to every citizen across Europe who needed their help,” said Elizabeth Adams, President of the European Federation of Nurses Associations.

Russia

Coronavirus: Moscow to open mass vaccination centres on Saturday

The centres will open just days after President Vladimir Putin announced a programme to get as many Russians vaccinated as possible. Doctors, teachers and social workers will be first to receive the Sputnik V vaccine.

Ireland

Irish government criticised for rejecting pay for medical students

On Wednesday, the Irish government voted against a motion that called for student nurses and midwives to have their pay reinstated during the COVID-19 pandemic. One student told Euronews that the country's trainee nurses are "exploited".

France

France to start coronavirus vaccinations in January, says PM Castex

The number of vaccines France is set to have access to is "more than we need," said Castex, adding it was a "question of weeks" until the first orders arrived.

USA

US sees record deaths and hospitalisations as COVID crisis worsens

Topping 2,700 deaths a day, the country has now a total of over 270,000 deaths and 13.9 million cases

United Kingdom

UK better than France, US & Belgium, says minister on vaccine race win

It comes after the UK became the first country to approve the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.

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El Salvador goes ahead with clown day despîte coronavirus pandemic

The country is nearing a total of 40,000 coronavirus cases, with more than 1,000 deaths.

World News

Stays under 72 hours should be exempt from quarantines, EU bodies say

The move could signal the return of international business travel and provide a significant economic boost in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Europe News

EU's buying of COVID vaccines 'shows value' of a future health union

In November the EU began its first steps towards building a health union among member countries.

France

European Court of Human rights rejects French coronavirus lawsuit

Scores of lawsuits have been filed over France’s handling of the pandemic, targeting the government, nursing homes and others.

World News

COVID-19 quarantine for travellers 'not effective', EU health agency

In new guidelines released on Wednesday, the ECDC and EASA said that "in the current epidemiological situation, quarantine or systematic testing for SARS-CoV-2 air travellers is not recommended."

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London's National Gallery reopens as England's lockdown is lifted

As England's second lockdown comes to an end, cultural venues such as the National Gallery have reopened their doors to the public.

Europe News

Coronavirus: Saving lives comes before Christmas celebrations, says EU

Brussels has made a festive warning and called on EU countries to remain vigilant against coronavirus until a vaccine is widely available.

United Kingdom

Johnson urges caution as UK authorises Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine

UK Health Minister Matt Hancock announced that the country is the first to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

My Europe Series

How COVID created 'most stressful environment' for Europe's teachers

From primary schools in France where there is "almost never a substitute" when teachers are off, to a secondary school teacher in London who has never felt more stressed, here's how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting Europe's educators.

Spain

Criticism as Madrid opens €100 million hospital for COVID-19 patients

The 1,000 bed emergency hospital has been criticised by health workers unions who say the money should have gone into the existing public health system.