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European holiday destinations see rise in coronavirus cases

Several local authorities have been quick to blame tourists

USA

GOP convention: Republicans pitch optimistic future under Trump

On the first day of the Republican convention, Donald Trump's allies issued stark warnings about the election - and made an array of misleading claims.

China

First 'proven' case of COVID-19 reinfection in Hong Kong

The 33-year-old man was first diagnosed with COVID-19 in late March but tested positive again while being tested after he returned to Hong Kong from Spain via Britain on August 15.

World

Coronavirus cases spike in South of France holiday regions

French health authorities reported nearly 10,000 new COVID-19 cases this weekend as infections continue to spike. Holiday destinations in the South of France are seeing the virus spread fast, but few seem to be following social distancing rules.

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France

French nudist resort reports 'worrying' level of COVID-19 cases

The Regional Health Agency (ARS) said the rate of COVID-19 positive cases among those who visited the naturist village is four times higher than people who stayed in the nearby city of Adge and did not travel to the resort.

World News

Watch: 172 countries signed up to vaccines programme - WHO

The aim is to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control by pooling resources and sharing any potential vaccine with participating countries, the WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.

USA

Donald Trump announces emergency COVID-19 plasma treatment

The treatment involves using blood from recovered COVID-19 patients who have built antibodies against the virus and infuse it into people with coronavirus.

France

France reports record COVID-19 infections since May, global cases jump

Ireland

Golfgate: EU trade chief 'sorry' for dinner attendance

The event was held just a day after Ireland announced fresh COVID-19 restrictions, including no "formal or informal events or parties" to be held at hotel restaurants.

India

Coronavirus: India’s caseload tops 3 million

Cases have levelled off in India's two largest cities, New Delhi and Mumbai, but new hotspots continue to spring up in rural areas.

World News

Coronavirus deaths pass 800,000 worldwide

The epicentre of the pandemic has shifted to the Americas and India, but the virus has begun resurging in Europe too in recent weeks.

Germany

COVID-19: Germany reports highest number of new cases since end-April

The country has imposed restrictions on travellers arriving from dozens of countries, including US, Spain, Croatia, Belgium and Romania.

South Korea

Coronavirus: South Korea shuts churches, nightclubs and karaoke bars

“We are now in a very dangerous situation that could trigger a massive nationwide spread of COVID-19,” Health Minister Park Neung-hoo said.

Belgium

EU gives green light to €290 million state aid for Brussels Airlines

The EU's temporary state aid framework means the Belgian government can help the ailing national carrier avoid bankruptcy.

World News

WHO hopes to end Covid-19 pandemic in 'less than two years'

WHO chief hopes the COVID-19 pandemic will be shorter than the Spanish flu of 1918, which lasted two years.

Spain

Spanish region orders closure of brothels after COVID-19 cluster found

With brothels not keeping an official registry of clients, authorities in Castilla La Mancha haven’t been able to contact trace people who may have been exposed

Ireland

Golfgate scandal: Irish minister resigns after breaking COVID-19 rules

The Taoiseach said the resignation of his second agriculture minister in 54 days was "the right decision for the country."

World News

What Americans should know about Europe’s travel restrictions

With the EU’s travel ban on US citizens still in place, what options do American passport holders have when it comes to international travel?

France

Wearing mask in the workplace: a survival guide

Across France, mask wearers share their experiences and tips for what will soon be the new normal.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus sends UK debt over £2 trillion for the first time

The coronavirus pandemic's had an unprecedented impact on borrowing.