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France's coronavirus lockdown set to be lifted in time for Christmas

France's lockdown will be lifted on Dec 15 - but bars and restaurants will stay closed for Christmas

Poland

Polish scientists identify first cases of COVID-19 at a mink farm

Polish scientists have identified the first cases of the coronavirus in mink at a farm in the north of the country, the Medical University of Gdansk said on Tuesday.

World

UK scientists test cocktail of antibody drugs

The mix, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is to be given to people who have the infection and are at high risk.

World News

International travellers could soon require COVID-19 vaccination

International travellers could soon be required to have a COVID-19 vaccine before flying, according to the Qantas chief executive.

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USA

COVID-19: Thanksgiving could be make-or-break in US virus response

The US is averaging 165,000 new virus cases per day, up over 70% in two weeks, according to Johns Hopkins University. Hospitalisations, deaths and the testing positivity rate are also up sharply as the nation approaches Thanksgiving.

United Kingdom

AstraZeneca executive awaiting 'relatively fast' EU vaccine approval

The company's Executive Vice President for Europe and Canada told Euronews that once approved the vaccine could be distributed "very fast" across all EU member states.

Spain

Spain's King Felipe VI self-isolating after COVID-19 contact

Spain's King Felipe VI will self-isolate for ten days after coming into close contact with someone who later tested positive for the coronavirus, a Royal Palace source has said.

World News

Now we must focus on distributing these COVID vaccines, says expert

Dr Jeffrey Lazarus was speaking to Euronews after a third vaccine claimed to have had success at fighting COVID-19 in trials.

My Europe Series

How even COVID-19 couldn't stop bone marrow donations getting through

Bone marrow transplants can be a matter of life and death for those with a blood disease so transplant centres have been forced to take decisive action during the coronavirus pandemic.

Spain

Canary Islands target Europe's growing numbers of remote workers

As winter kicks in, some flexible workers are looking to ditch often lonely and isolated home offices for warmer climes, something the Canary Islands want to cash in on following the impact of the coronavirus on its main source of income: tourism.

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Brussels decorates its Christmas tree as famous Paris avenue is lit up

The countdown to Christmas is underway in European capitals Brussels and Paris.

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Police use drones to monitor crowds at reopened Madrid flea market

The ancient and emblematic Rastro market opened its doors again on Sunday after an eight-month coronavirus-related shutdown.

Europe News

Coronavirus: Is vaccine scepticism the next hurdle to overcome?

In France, for example, little more than half of adults plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19, according to a recent survey.

France

France to continue coronavirus lockdown while easing some restrictions

French President Emmanuel Macron is likely to allow some businesses to reopen while prolonging restrictions on travel, a government spokesman said.

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Seegene’s molecular diagnosis leads the way in South Korea’s COVID response

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Korea’s capability to control the COVID-19 pandemic has been widely praised. South Korea’s fast turnaround on testing and analysis followed by immediate quarantine and treatment for confirmed cases was regarded as one of the best responses by countries around the world.

World

Spanish NGO eases poverty crisis by collecting millions of pesatas

The crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic will push over a million people into poverty acording to Oxfam. In Spain, food banks are serving 40% more people than last year. Now a charity is converting million worth of Spain's former currency into food for those who need it the most.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: England arrivals will be able to cut quarantine with test

Passengers arriving in the UK from COVID-19 high-risk areas will soon be able to more than halve their quartine period by taking a private test.

France

Coronavirus: France postpones Black Friday to help locked down shops

Although the rest of the world will kickstart their end of year shopping on Friday, Black Friday will be held on December 4 in France, after a national lockdown is expected to be lifted.

World News

Coronavirus: Oxford candidate vaccine is 70% effective, trial shows

The vaccine was 90% effective if administered at a half dose and then at a full dose and 62% effective if administered in two full doses.

Serbia

Thousands mourn Serbia's Patriarch after COVID-19 death

Serbia is currently facing the worst health crisis since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.