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WHO keeps highest alert over COVID three years on

Three years after COVID was first called a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to keep its highest alert over the disease.

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Expert warns that vigilance must remain high

It has been three years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a public health emergency of international concern -- its highest level of alarm.

China

Wuhan getting back to normal but caution remains

Three years after becoming what many regard as the ground zero of the pandemic, the Chinese city of Wuhan is returning to normal but caution remains as COVID cases rise

World

Evaluating the state of the pandemic: Euronews asks health leaders

Euronews spoke to global health leaders about the state of the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccine delivery, health governance and much more.

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EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say

EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say

China

China races to make COVID drugs amid fears of holiday season spike

China said last Saturday that nearly 60,000 people with COVID had died in hospitals between 8 December and 12 January.

Health news

US authorities flag possible COVID jab link to stroke in older adults

The health authorities say it’s “very unlikely” the data shows a true clinical risk, and “no change in vaccination practice is recommended”.

China

China reports nearly 60,000 Covid-19 deaths since December

A large exit wave, sparked by the dumping of many restrictions seems to be weakening, with infection numbers falling, according to a health commission official.

China

China reports 60,000 deaths from COVID-19 in one month

COVID-19 infections have been overwhelming China this winter - and concerns are growing for the undervaccinated elderly population.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? EU Parliament corruption scandal and COVID-19

Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics.

Germany

Germany drops mask rule on long-distance public transport

The German health minister has announced that as of February 2, masks will no longer be required on long-distance trains and buses as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

Euronews Debates

Euronews Debates: Recruiting and retaining talent in times of change

The pandemic changed workers’ expectations of employers. For our latest Euronews Debate, a panel of experts discussed how organisations and their HR departments can adapt to this new reality.

World News

Record number of business leaders expected at Davos summit

With more than 50 heads of state and government, central bank governors, 30 trade ministers, foreign ministers and more – all in one place. It can only mean one thing.

Romania

"Flu-rona" cases surge in Romania

Health officials in Romania say they're seeing a surge in "flu-rona" cases with people suffering from both flu and covid at the same time. They've also treated a patient with a third viral infection.

Health news

New virus surveillance system could predict the next major pandemic

The Wellcome Sanger Institute’s programme will build on its work sequencing millions of COVID genomes during the pandemic.

Travel News

WHO urges air travellers to wear masks as new COVID variant spreads

The rapid spread of the latest Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 has led to new recommendations for mask wearing on long haul flights.

Travel News

COVID restrictions ramp up as international travel from China resumes

US officials cited the "lack of transparent data" coming from Beijing as the reason for the new COVID-19 measures.

Europe News

Travellers from China arrive as COVID tests start on wastewater

The country is currently experiencing a large outbreak of the virus following Beijing's decision to drop its so-called 'zero-COVID' restrictions.

China

Beijing slams EU over mandatory Covid-19 testing advice

Portugal becomes the latest EU country to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing for all passengers arriving from China.

Health news

Why are experts worried about the 'Kraken' COVID variant?

Epidemiologists say the new subvariant is the most immune-evasive variant yet.