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After a brief opening, skiing in Austria has snow plowed to a halt

In mountainous western Austria, skiing is not just part of the local culture, but the foundation of an industry worth billions as well as the source of livelihoods for hundreds of thousands. But a fresh surge of coronavirus infections has put paid to the season's fragile reopening.

Brazil

Brazil halts trials of Chinese-made vaccine due to 'serious event'

The potential vaccine is being developed by Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Sinovac and in Brazil would be mostly produced by Sao Paulo's state-run Butantan Institute.

USA

Biden warns 200,000 Americans could die before a vaccine is available

The president-elect lowered expectations that a vaccine could arrive soon and outlined his plans to tackle the pandemic once he is sworn into office.

USA

Our coronavirus vaccine is 90% effective, says Pfizer

"Today is a great day for science and humanity," Pfizer Chairman and CEO, Dr. Albert Bourla, said.

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Europe News

Belgian chocolatiers struggling to stay afloat, amid pandemic

The coronavirus has hit everyone hard, crippling economies across Europe, but the renowned chocolate industry in Belgium is facing a particularly tough time, as world famous pastry chef, Pierre Marcolini, explains.

World News

Coronavirus: ICU beds filling as global cases pass 50 million

Hospitalisations are rising as European countries as an aggressive second wave of the coronavirus pandemic takes hold.

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Empty streets in Athens as coronavirus lockdown begins in Greece

A new three-week long lockdown began in Greece on Saturday, leaving the streets of Athens virtually deserted.

World News

Europe locking down as coronavirus cases continue to surge

As coronavirus cases continue to surge across Europe, countries are starting to lockdown in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus.

USA

Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows diagnosed with coronavirus

Meadows is the latest White House official to be diagnosed with the disease after scores of aides, as well as the president and first lady, tested positive.

USA

Coronavirus: US breaks daily record with 127,000 new positive cases

While attention is fixed on vote counting in the US presidential election, the US continues to break records with new daily COVID-19 cases.

World

Sweden's COVID-19 death toll passes 6,000 with PM in isolation

“The developments are going in the wrong direction fast," wrote Stefan Lofven. "More are infected. More die. This is a serious situation.”

France

France's intensive care units near full as infections hit record high

Meanwhile Paris enforced additional restrictions for take-away and delivery services.

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London streets quiet as England goes into second coronavirus lockdown

Areas around Trafalgar Square, St Paul's Cathedral and the South Bank were all quieter than normal.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: UK's Sunak extends jobs support scheme throughout winter

The government will pay up to 80% of workers' wages to avoid mass layoffs during the pandemic until the end of March 2021.

Denmark

Denmark to cull millions of minks as mutated coronavirus spreads

The world's biggest mink fur producer is to cull all of the country's minks after a mutated version of the virus was detected at mink farms and spread to people.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: England goes back into lockdown as cases spike around Europe

People enjoyed a final night out in England on Wednesday ahead of a second national lockdown, brought in to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Sweden

Sweden introduces new coronavirus measures amid Europe second wave

Austria and Greece also introduced new measures yesterday and England will introduce a near-total lockdown from Thursday.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: Why tackling global health is everyone’s business

The health and wellbeing of global populations are in the spotlight like never before. What needs to be done? Join our virtual debate on November 12 at 14:00 CET.

Thailand

Hungary's foreign minister tests positive for coronavirus in Thailand

Only Peter Szijjarto tested positive and will be flown home alone. The rest of the Hungarian delegation will be flown back in a separate aircraft.

World News

COVID-19 cases hit new highs as Europe struggles to contain virus

European states are imposing new lockdowns in a desperate effort to halt the spread of a pandemic that has killed 1.2 million worldwide.