COVID-19 restrictions

Health news

Why mpox is 'concerning' but not the next COVID, according to experts

The mpox outbreak is a very different situation from the COVID pandemic, experts say but we cannot be "complacent".

24/08/2024

Health news

UK was ill-prepared for COVID and failed its citizens, inquiry finds

The inquiry's first report found the country was ill-prepared for dealing with the whole-system civil emergency of a pandemic let alone COVID itself.

18/07/2024

Health news

Skin cancer diagnosis delays during COVID lockdown cost €7bn in Europe

Delays in diagnosing skin cancer are linked to 100,000 years of life lost and billions of euros in indirect costs.

16/02/2024

Health news

Refusing to wear a mask during COVID was not free speech, court rules

Not wearing a mask during the COVID health emergency isn’t a free speech right, a court in the US has ruled.

08/02/2024

Health news

At least 1.4 million lives saved in Europe due to COVID vaccines

Without COVID-19 vaccines, the cumulative death toll in Europe would have been around 4 million, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

16/01/2024

Slovenia

Slovenia begins refunding thousands of COVID fines

Hardline pandemic control measures saw Slovenians sanctioned for breaches as minor as eating a sandwich alone outdoors.

29/11/2023

Health news

'No unknown or new pathogen' detected in China, WHO says

Several respiratory illnesses are co-circulating in China this year after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.

23/11/2023

Health news

COVID in Europe: Vaccine booster campaigns start as cases rise

COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations are rising in Europe. Here’s a look at some of the plans for vaccination across the continent.

03/10/2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson misled parliament over COVID parties, report finds

The former prime minister has described the findings about his conduct as "anti-democratic" and "deranged"

15/06/2023

United Kingdom

Brexit 'made UK vulnerable to COVID', inquiry told

Brexit is partly to be blamed for UK's feeble pandemic preparation, the COVID inquiry was told on its opening day.

14/06/2023

United Kingdom

UK COVID inquiry begins: Here's everything you need to know

Nearly 228,000 people died due to the coronavirus in the UK - one of the worst per capita mortality rates in Europe. The inquiry could last until 2026 and cost €100 million.

13/06/2023

World News

From dizzying heights to tumultuous lows, the UK's Boris Johnson quits

He was the mayor who reveled in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a whopping election victory on the back of his mission to “get Brexit done.”

09/06/2023

Experiences

More travellers are booking with travel agents than pre-pandemic

From Trailfinders to TUI, travel agents are opening high street stores to meet demand for face-to-face advice.

16/05/2023

Travel News

US to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international travellers

The vaccine mandate is one of the few remaining pandemic travel restrictions still in place.

03/05/2023

United Kingdom

UK former PM Boris Johnson's political future in the balance

UK former PM Boris Johnson's political future could be decided when he appears before a committee over allegations he knowingly misled parliament over COVID-19 lockdown allegations

21/03/2023

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson denies 'intentionally' lying about lockdown parties

The former prime minister will be interrogated by MPs on Wednesday about drunken parties at Downing Street during COVID lockdowns.

21/03/2023

Travel News

The latest rules if you catch COVID while travelling in Europe

Some European countries still require people who test positive for COVID to self isolate for 10 days.

17/03/2023

Travel News

What are the travel rules for Hong Kong and China?

China is reopening to foreign tourists and accepting valid visas issued before the pandemic.

14/03/2023

Destinations

Taiwan is paying tourists to visit: Here's how much you could get

With a subtropical climate, beautiful beaches, scenic hikes and thousands of temples, there are plenty of other reasons to visit.

24/02/2023

Climate

15-minute cities: The green city idea being twisted by climate deniers

Traffic cutting trials in Oxford have caused heated protests. Conspiracy theorists are fanning the flames, an investigation reveals.

21/02/2023