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New Zealand: People queue at supermarkets amid new COVID-19 cases

People rushed to supermarkets in New Zealand after the country announced its first locally transmitted coronavirus infections after more than 100 days without cases.

Russia

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine 'more of a Molotov cocktail at this point'

Former FDA Associate Commissioner Peter Pitts says there are many questions behind the announcement by Vladimir Putin.

United Kingdom

Scottish football season at risk after players flout coronavirus rules

The Scottish government has threatened to suspend the national football season, which has just begun, following a number of breaches of regulations put in place to guard against the coronavirus pandemic.

New Zealand

COVID-19: New Zealand sees first outbreak after 102 days

The Prime Minister has announced four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in one family from an unknown source.

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Russia

Russia becomes first country to register a coronavirus vaccine

Russian president Vladimir Putin has claimed his daughter has been inoculated against COVID-19 after the country became the first in the world to register a vaccine for the disease.

World News

Coronavirus: Confirmed COVID-19 cases reach 20 million worldwide

The infection rate has sharply increased since the global number of cases hit 15 million on July 22, with US, India and Brazil accounting for nearly two-thirds of all cases.

Spain

Antonio Banderas tests positive for COVID-19

The Spanish actor posted a statement on his social media account as he turned 60-years-old on Monday, saying he is celebrating his birthday in self-isolation.

World News

Coronavirus pandemic scuppers employment plans of graduates world over

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the task of securing a first job for many young people. Here, recent graduates from across the world talk about how the pandemic is affecting their chances of getting a foot on the ladder.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Only 50% of Brits say they will definitely get vaccinated

Researchers found that respondents who are sceptical about science and authority are more likely to refuse the vaccine.

France

Coronavirus: Paris makes masks mandatory in busy outdoor areas

New daily COVID-19 cases surged to more than 2,200 on Friday.

World News

Coronavirus: Britain records more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases

The UK reported 1,062 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, the highest number of new cases since late June.

World News

Brazil COVID-19 death toll passes 100,000

Brazil is the second-most impacted country by COVID-19 with more than three million cases and 100,000 deaths.

Ireland

Ireland closes off three regions to stem 'merciless' coronavirus

Movement has been restricted and restaurants, as well as sport and entertainment venues, have been closed for two weeks in the counties of Kildare, Laois and Offaly.

Earth News

Disposable masks pose a real environmental threat

An increasing number of eco-friendly PPEs are available made from materials such as fishing net and wood pulp.

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St Tropez resort makes masks mandatory outdoors

The French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez now requires face masks outdoors, threatening to sober the mood in a place renowned for high-end, free-wheeling summer beach parties.

France

France: Masks become mandatory on some of Paris' crowded streets

Paris will make masks mandatory on certain crowded streets and outdoor public areas from Monday following a rise in new COVID-19 cases.

Germany

Germany steps up restrictions for EU countries amid COVID-19 surge

Several regions of Bulgaria and Romania were classified as "high-risk" by Germany's disease control centre.

Italy

'Holidays are a risk': Travel warning as COVID-19 cases rise in Italy

Italy recorded 552 confirmed cases on Friday, a 38% increase on the previous day and the highest daily tally since late May.

World News

'Love is not tourism': EU bids to reunite couples split by COVID-19

The European Union is urging member countries to ease COVID-19 travel restrictions to allow unmarried couples to reunite after nearly half a year of separation.

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How Chinese companies responded to Covid-19 and its economic impact

Partner content presented by Effie Greater China

China was among the first countries to successfully contain and control the Covid-19, and consequently Chinese businesses had a headstart in finding ways to adapt to the new reality.