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'Don't waste' COVID-19 lockdowns, WHO Europe warns

The head of WHO Europe said urged governments in European counties under COVID-19 lockdown to "take advantage of that time to strengthen your test, trace, isolate care system so that it's not just wasted."

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Europe's coronavirus cases are rising. But what about COVID-19 deaths?

Coronavirus second wave: How are rising infections in Europe affecting COVID-19 deaths?

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African continent hits 2 million confirmed coronavirus cases

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the 54-nation continent had crossed the milestone. Africa has seen more than 48,000 deaths from COVID-19. Its infections and deaths make up less than 4% of the global total.

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Europe accounted for half of the world's COVID-19 infections last week

The World Health Organization said Wednesday that out of four million new cases last week, 46% were reported from the continent.

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USA

Coronavirus: US death toll passes 250,000

The US death toll from the pandemic reached 250,052 on Wednesday after a daily increase of 1,707, according to Johns Hopkins University.

United Kingdom

Oxford vaccine is safe and provokes response in adults over 56: study

Older people are at a disproportionate risk of severe COVID-19 disease, so it is essential that any vaccine adopted for use is effective in this group.

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Thousands protest in Berlin over coronavirus restrictions

Police said they used water cannons on the protesters because they refused to wear masks and socially distance.

Denmark

Danish agriculture minister resigns over illegal order to cull mink

Denmark's agriculture minister resigns over illegal order to cull mink, as pressure grows on prime minister Mette Frederiksen.

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Paris and Zurich are now the world's costliest cities due to COVID-19

Paris and Zurich leapfrogged Singapore and Osaka to claim the top spot.

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Which countries in Europe are experiencing a second wave of COVID-19?

There is much talk of a second wave of coronavirus in Europe. But what does the data tell us?

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G20 COVID-19 recovery packages risk reversing climate gains: report

Nineteen of the G20 countries — which emit 80% of global emissions — have chosen to provide financial support to their domestic oil, coal and/or gas sectors, Climate Transparency said on Tuesday.

World

Italy's 2021 budget attempts to cushion COVID-19 financial impact

In an attempt to cushion the financial impact of one of the world's worst COVID-19 outbreaks, Italy's cabinet approves an economic stimulus plan for next year.

France

Coronavirus: France crosses 2 million cases mark

With 2,036,755 cases confirmed since the beginning of the pandemic, France has the fourth-highest tally in the world after the US (11.2 million), India (8.8 million) and Brazil (5.8 million).

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EU citizens approved of bloc's handling of first COVID-19 wave: survey

A survey of people in eight EU member states found that majorities approved of the bloc's response to the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

Europe News

Belgian businesses look for new opportunities amid pandemic

Belgian companies are having to find new opportunities during the pandemic in order to stay afloat.

Romania

Medical staff in Romania remember those killed in hospital fire

Medical staff released balloons into the air to remember the 11 victims of a fire at a hospital treating COVID-19 patients.

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Children protest against closure of their school due to COVID-19

They sit outside their school in Turin and follow courses remotely.

World

Professor Klaus Schwab believes a 'global reset' is possible

World Economic Forum founder says Joe Biden 'will boost multilateralism' - on this edition of Global Conversation.

Europe News

MEP ends hunger strike but won't give up on financial transactions tax

French MEP Pierre Larrouturou hit the headlines recently when he went on hunger strike to protest against the EU budget.

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EU to sign deal for up to 160 million doses of Moderna vaccine

European Commission President von der Leyen announced the “good news” saying the EU would sign a contract Wednesday for up to 160 million does of the Moderna vaccine.