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London police hunting fake COVID-19 vaccine fraudster

London police hunting man who defrauded elderly woman with fake COVID-19 vaccine

United Kingdom

COVID-19: UK approves two new drugs reducing risk of deaths by 25%

The two anti-inflammatory drugs, called tocilizumab and sarilumab, are typically used to treat rheumatoid arthritis but were found to reduce the risk of death and accelerate recovery time for COVID-19 patients in ICU.

United Kingdom

Arrivals in England and Scotland will need negative COVID-19 test

Passengers arriving in England from countries that have been identified as high-risk by authorities must still self-isolate for 10 days regardless of their pre-departure test result.

France

France's bars, restaurants and ski lifts 'won't open before February'

French bars, restaurants, cultural venues and ski lifts will remain closed until further notice, the government said on Thursday.

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Europe News

COVID economic recovery 'is key priority for Portugal's EU presidency'

A key priority of Portugal's EU presidency must be to secure the continent's economic recovery from the impact of coronavirus, says Charles Michel.

World

Serbia is only Balkan nation to have started inoculating its citizens

Citizens of countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania and North Macedonia are disappointed at the slow progress of vaccines rollouts which will keep them and their economies locked down for longer.

World News

Europe at a 'tipping point' in COVID-19 pandemic, WHO says

Officials at the World Health Organization said that Europe was likely in the most acute phase of the pandemic.

World

'Better late than sorry': Sweden introduces masks on public transport

Authorities in Sweden are recommending face masks should be worn in public transport during peak times. Up until now, the country has resisted imposing the use of face coverings in the fight against COVID-19, except in healthcare. But there are signs the government is now taking tougher action.

Latvia

Latvia sacks its health minister in a pandemic

Latvia has sacked its health minister and the PM's interim replacement is seemingly reluctant to take up the post.

United Kingdom

UK live music industry calls for help to save summer festival season

Because of the uncertainty caused by COVID-19, UK festival organisers say they need government insurance support to save summer events such as Glastonbury.

France

France's bars and ski resorts fear extension of COVID-19 restrictions

Bars and restaurants in France had hoped to open again from January 20 but there are fears COVID-19 restrictions will now be extended.

United Kingdom

UK registers more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in latest 24-hour period

BREAKING: UK registers more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in latest 24-hour period

Germany

Germany defends COVID vaccine rollout amid criticism it's too slow

Health Minister Jens Spahn blamed the slow start of Germany's #vaccine campaign on a global shortage of doses.

Europe News

EU's health chief defends COVID vaccine rollout after criticism

"This is not about a blame game," said EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides. "This is about fighting the pandemic."

Italy

Italy's schools set to reopen as NGOs warn of remote learning risks

After two months of closed classrooms, Italian primary, middle and secondary school students return to the classrooms. But 50% of older student will still have to rely on distance learning.

World News

EU medicines agency recommends authorising Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

The EU's medicines regulator recommended authorising a second coronavirus vaccine in the bloc.

World News

Grammy Awards delayed to March due to COVID-19 pandemic conditions

The 2021 Grammy Awards will no longer take place this month in Los Angeles and will broadcast in March due to a recent surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.

South Africa

South Africa tests whether vaccines will work on new COVID-19 variant

The South African mutant is more infectious than the original COVID-19 and concerns are growing that it might not be blocked by existing jabs.

Germany

Germany extends coronavirus lockdown for three more weeks

Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was “absolutely necessary” to maintain restrictions.

Economy

Vaccinations key to Europe's revival, EU Economy Commissioner says

Paolo Gentiloni, the EU's Economy Commissioner and former Italian Prime Minister told Euronews that vaccinations, not vaccines will be the key to resuscitating Europe's beleaguered economy.