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United Kingdom

In London, confusion and scepticism over new COVID-19 rules

Pubs and restaurants in the British capital must close no later than 10 pm and people cannot socialise of groups of more than six people.

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Euroviews. Authorities are using COVID-19 as a smokescreen to stifle the legitimate right to protest ǀ View

Measures that are rightly being put in place by governments to restrict the spread of COVID-19 are now being used as a means to put an end to our right to protest when they make poor decisions.

Romania

'Serious situation': Romania battling a spike in COVID-19 cases

On Friday, the country reported 2,343 new cases over the previous 24 hours, along with 53 related deaths. This was a new daily record

World

Here’s a look inside a COVID-19 waste facility in Abu Dhabi

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of people’s lives including their health, ability to socialise, and also the environment.

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USA

President Trump is 'feeling well' as speculation mounts over condition

A briefing by the U.S. president's doctor appeared to raise more questions than it answered.

United Kingdom

Scottish MP suspended for travelling after positive COVID-19 test

A MP from the SNP spoke in parliament after being tested for COVID-19 and later learned her test was positive.

France

COVID-19: French Open bubble not a real bubble, but Paris off-limits

Unlike at the US Open, where all fans were banned because of COVID-19 concerns, there are 1,000 spectators allowed per day at Roland Garros.

Germany

Study: Neanderthal genes could increase risk for severe COVID-19

A study by European scientists examined a cluster of genes that have been linked to a higher risk of hospitalisation in patients who are infected with coronavirus.

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Camping nostalgia in Germany ahead of reunification anniversary

It's 30 years since German reunification on 3 October.

World News

What part could rapid antigen tests play in fight against COVID-19?

The tests will provide results in approximately 15 to 30 minutes, but are generally considered less accurate — what role do they have to play in the coronavirus crisis?

Italy

Why Italy is now seeing fewer COVID-19 cases than its neighbours

“Everyone remembers those images of coffins being taken away,” said Gloria Taliani, professor of infectious diseases at La Sapienza University of Rome.

Belgium

Coronavirus: Belgium death toll hits 10k, UK breaks daily cases record

Belgium's death toll from the virus passed 10,000 on Wednesday as cases soared in the UK, breaking its daily new cases record.

Travel News

Crew on first post-lockdown Greek cruise test positive for coronavirus

Passengers and crew on board the vessel are now confined to the ship while Greek health authorities carry out further tests.

World News

Rapid COVID-19 tests to be rolled out in poorer countries

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed the tests, which he said provide reliable results in approximately 15 to 30 minutes, as “good news” in the fight against COVID-19.

Netherlands

Netherlands joins neighbours in tightening coronavirus restrictions

European countries such as the Netherlands, France and Spain are introducing stricter measures to combat a second wave of coronavirus infections.

Smart Regions

The new SMART bio-sensor aiming to stop COVID-19

In partnership with the European Commission

A pan-European team of European researchers is working against the clock to develop a new SMART bio-sensor to detect and ultimately stop COVID-19.

Europe News

French hospitals postpone operations to make space for COVID patients

Hospitals in Paris and Montpellier have put some interventions on hold to free up space for COVID-19 as the country registered its six consecutive day with more than 10,000 new cases on Sunday.

World News

Global COVID-19 death toll passes 1,000,000

Four European states are amongst the top ten of worst-hit countries: United Kingdom, Italy, France and Spain.

France

France: New restrictions see bars and restaurants close in Marseille

The measures have been met with some local resistance — crowds on Friday protested in front of a Marseille courthouse, and some business owners threatened to defy the closure order.

World News

Hundreds protest COVID-19 restrictions in London

Several countries have announced new health measures recently in the face of the coronavirus epidemic, which continues to accelerate in Europe.