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Shanghai ends its eight-week 'zero-covid' lockdown
While the draconian measures are now almost entirely lifted, questions remain on how long the country can stick to its strict "zero-covid" approach.
'Crowded parties, excessive drinking': Partygate report blames leaders
Civil servant Sue Gray's inquiry blames "senior leadership" for a culture that led to lockdown-breaking parties at the UK prime minister's office and residence.
Do you still have to wear masks on planes in Europe? It’s complicated
Masks are no longer mandatory on EU flights - but around half the bloc still insist on them.
‘Pandemic within the pandemic’: Is Europe underestimating long COVID?
Millions of people across Europe could be suffering from long COVID. Experts want more resources to be put into investigating the condition and how to treat it.
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Panic buying grips Beijing supermarkets after lockdown rumours
Beijing residents rush to supermarkets as Chinese officials try to curb mounting panic over a rumour the capital would be placed under stay-at-home orders.
India is open again but where should you explore first?
India has plenty to offer besides the Golden Triangle and the Taj Mahal. Get off the beaten track in these lesser known destinations.
How do you get a reluctant Briton, German or Italian vaccinated?
Protection against COVID-19, the right to eat out or to travel abroad: a study looked into what might sway vaccine-hesitant adults across eight European countries.
Greece has scrapped all COVID entry rules before the summer holidays
Here's how travel and domestic restrictions have changed in Greece from May, and when indoor masks are likely to be lifted.
Europeans have decided COVID-19 is over. It isn't.
In a short space of time, governments have lifted most restrictions meant to contain the deadly virus.
New Zealand welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules eased
Tourism has opened to about 60 visa-waiver countries, including much of Europe, more than two years after international tourism stopped altogether.
EU says up to 80% of population has now been infected by COVID
While the number of infections and deaths from COVID is dropping, EU member states are being urged to step up vaccinations, particularly for children.
Beijing residents queue for tests
Beijing on Tuesday launched mass coronavirus testing for nearly all its 21 million residents, as fears grew that the Chinese capital may be placed under a strict lockdown like Shanghai.
Only 2% of people in UK quarantine hotels tested positive - watchdog
A new report from Parliament’s watchdog has found that the UK’s travel restrictions were costly, confusing and not demonstrably successful.
Spain lifts some facemask rules, Cyprus to ease COVID measures
Masks will still be mandatory for visitors and staff in Spanish medical centres and nursing homes, as well as on public transport.
Passengers cheer as US mask mandate is lifted on public transport
Mask wearing during flights is no longer compulsory in the US from Monday 18 April.
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UK PM Boris Johnson fined over Downing Street lockdown parties
The British prime minister and finance minister Rishi Sunak were given six fines between them for breaking the government's own COVID regulations.
German MPs reject bill to make COVID vaccines mandatory for over 60s
In total, 378 MPs voted against the bill, while 296 supported it.
Spain entry rules: Has the country opened up to unvaccinated Brits?
A ‘spectacular blunder’ by the Spanish tourism office has led to uncertainty for unvaccinated Brits.
Sweden is the latest EU country to scrap all entry rules
The government has dropped Covid certificate and test rules for even unvaccinated tourists.