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USA

Biden tests positive for COVID again, in rare case of virus 'rebound'

The new positive test comes just a few days after the White House said he had been given the all clear to come out of isolation, and several negative tests.

China

New studies bolster theory COVID-19 emerged at Wuhan animal market

New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild

Food and Drink

'Covid hangover': How the pandemic changed European drinking habits

How has alcohol consumption changed in Europe since COVID? Are we drinking less and not as often, or are some darker trends afoot?

Germany

German life expectancy decreased during COVID years

Average life expectancy in Germany dropped noticeably between 2019 and 2021, the national statistics office has said, a change that it attributes to unusually high numbers of deaths during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Health news

Hair loss and erectile dysfunction among new long COVID symptoms

The study found there are a wider set of symptoms associated with long COVID than previously thought.

Culture news

Eloping: If it's good enough for Bennifer is it good enough for you?

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez announced their elopement earlier this week, but what's the appeal for Europeans?

Culture news

The challenges facing this Lyon live music festival post-Covid

For 12 years and counting, this music festival has held free live music events in and around Lyon, often in spaces not normally open to the public. But post-pandemic audience numbers are falling - leaving the future of live music uncertain.

Health news

COVID cases triple across Europe as hospitalisations double

Coronavirus cases have tripled across Europe in the past six weeks, accounting for nearly half of all infections globally, according to the WHO.

Cyprus

Cyprus president tests positive for COVID-19

President Nicos Anastasiades is in a good condition and has exhibited only mild symptoms, according to a government spokesperson.

Health news

How the ‘Centaurus’ Omicron subvariant could become dominant worldwide

BA.2.75, which has picked up the nickname "Centaurus," is now dominant in India, overtaking the previously most transmissible subvariant BA.5.

Europe News

Flood hit communities in Belgium still reeling one year on

Areas in the east of Belgium and in parts of Germany experienced some of the worst floods on record last July.

Travel News

Urgent warning for Americans following rule change on passports

The unusual policy originally applied to passports which expired on or after 1 January 2020.

Europe News

EU population shrinks for the second year in a row in 2021

According to Eurostat, the population of the 27 countries that make up the bloc fell by close to 172,000 in 2021, with net migration and births failing to offset the death rate.

Europe News

Vulnerable and people over 60 should get second COVID booster: EU

European health agencies have recommended a second COVID vaccine booster shot for vulnerable people and those over 60 in response to a new virus wave "ramping up".

Euronews Witness

On life support: can France's struggling healthcare system be saved?

With emergency care departments on the brink, Euronews' Monica Pinna travels across France to investigate why France's once lauded healthcare sector is facing an unprecedented crisis.

Travel News

Top hotels in Europe hire 'unqualified' staff to deal with shortages

Hotel chains are offering higher pay, free accommodation and perks like bonuses and health insurance.

France

French authorities 'encourage' mask use as COVID cases surge

Virus-related hospitalisations rose quickly in France over the past two weeks, with nearly 1,000 patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospital each day.

World News

WHO Europe chief says 'we should not be complacent' over COVID-19 rise

Many European countries are experiencing a surge in new COVID-19 infections, with the more transmissible Omicron subvariant BA.5 spreading across the continent.

Smart Health

Digital Covid Certificate: European health experts look to build on success story

In partnership with The European Commission

Digital Covid Certificate: European health experts look to build on success story

Smart Health

EU's vaccine passport proves digital health's potential

In partnership with The European Commission

Following the success of its vaccine passport, the Digital COVID Certificate, the EU is investing more into digital health with the European Health Data Space. EU Commissioner Stella Kyriakides speaks to Smart Health about how it will change our lives.