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COVID and drugs: Lockdown dealing, party pills decline and over-50s OD

Between 2012 and 2018 the number of drug overdose deaths among the 50-plus age group increased by 75%.

United Kingdom

UK: New COVID-19 restrictions announced as cases hit four-month high

The prime minister has announced tighter restrictions and tougher fines, as the government tries to curb a surge in coronavirus cases.

Germany

Coronavirus: Bayern Munich fans could face quarantine after Super Cup

Bayern Munich and Sevilla are scheduled to meet in Budapest on Thursday but Germany's public health institute deems the Hungarian capital a "high risk" area for the coronavirus.

France

COVID-19: France sets another daily record with 13,500 new cases

The total number of deaths also rose by 26 in the same 24-hour period, bringing France's death toll from coronavirus to 31,274 since March.

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Spain

Spain: New COVID-19 restrictions come into force in Madrid

Infections in Europe are now higher than they were at the peak of the pandemic in March.

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COVID-19 test that gives a result in 10 minutes trialled in Austria

More than 3,000 students from Vienna University took part in the trial.

Spain

'The system's collapsed': Doctors' alarm over COVID's impact in Madrid

"COVID-19 has exacerbated the workload, some doctors can have up to three or four patients called in at the same time slot either by phone calls, face-to-face visits, emergencies or home care. It's crazy."

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COVID-19: France, Spain, and UK set to introduce new local measures

Authorities in France, Spain and the UK are looking to local measure to help fight a second surge in COVID-19 cases.

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Virus clusters at French universities a worry for returning students

At least a dozen COVID-19 clusters have emerged since French campuses and classrooms reopened this month.

Italy

Organised crime setting sights on EU Recovery Fund money, experts warn

Davide Del Monte urges to keep 'the eyes open' as Italy is set to get the largest share of the €750 billion EU Recovery Fund. #Coronavirus #Recovery Fund

Israel

Israel to begin second national lockdown as many debate avoiding it

Three-week lockdown begins on Friday afternoon, hours before the Jewish New Year begins

Spain

Deaf children in learning limbo amid lack of transparent face masks

For many students, a return to school ended months of disruption to their learning. But the requirement to wear face masks in the classroom means that, for deaf children, the problems continue.

World News

Calls to protect nurses who are 'still in the eye of this pandemic'

According to a new report, more than 1,000 nurses have died from the disease worldwide. They account for around 10 per cent of infections.

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Rich nations have bought half of future COVID-19 vaccine doses - Oxfam

Charities are calling for an overhaul of corporate practices so that a 'People's Vaccine' is available to everyone.

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Europe's COVID-19 surge 'serious' as global cases exceed 30 million

WHO warns weekly COVID-19 infections in Europe are now higher than the first peak in March

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Europe must act to counter 'COVID-19 fatigue': WHO

"We move from do not do, to do differently."

USA

Trump sees mass COVID-19 vaccinations 'soon', contradicting experts

The US President's claims fly in the face of evidence from health experts who say it could be months or longer before a vaccine is ready for mass distribution.

Europe News

SMEs seek financial lifeline as coronavirus crunch begins to bite

The EU has allocated €209 billion to Italy where thousands of people have lost their jobs, but small businesses are worried that they might be left out.

United Kingdom

COVID Christmas? How the 'rule of six' could scupper festive trade

Pubs and clubs and those who work in them were hit hard by the coronavirus lockdown. With the 'rule of six' it could be about to get worse.

Ireland

Irish cabinet working from home over suspected COVID-19 infection

The Dail or parliament was suspended in the afternoon over the announcement but resumed in the evening with junior ministers answering questions from lawmakers.