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‘Pandemic within the pandemic’: Is Europe underestimating long COVID?

Millions of people across Europe could be suffering from long COVID. Experts want more resources to be put into investigating the condition and how to treat it.

North Korea

North Korea declares first COVID-19 outbreak, imposes strict lockdown

Although the hermit state claimed it successfully kept the virus out for more than two years of the pandemic, experts widely doubt it.

Travel News

Europe drops mandatory masks on planes and in airports

The ECDC and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency announced the joint decision on Wednesday.

Culture news

Depression, love and diarrhoea: Meet Moni Zhang, the comic from Wuhan

Skewering Western habits and reflecting on a troubled childhood in China, Zhang is a modern stand-up and mental health advocate.

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How do you get a reluctant Briton, German or Italian vaccinated?

Protection against COVID-19, the right to eat out or to travel abroad: a study looked into what might sway vaccine-hesitant adults across eight European countries.

Tech News

Bill Gates voices concerns over Elon Musk’s future Twitter plans

The billionaire says he has reservations about Musk’s motive for buying Twitter, due to social media platforms' role in spreading misinformation.

Europe News

MEPs back COVID pass extension to June 2023

The majority of EU member states no longer require other EU citizens to show proof of vaccination or a negative test to enter their territory.

Health news

COVID pandemic likely caused around 15 million excess deaths: WHO

Excess mortality is the difference between the number of deaths recorded and the number that would normally be expected based on historical data.

Health news

Severe COVID-19 could affect brain as much as ageing 20 years

Cognitive impairment, such as difficulty recalling words, could also be affecting many people who have had COVID-19 but were not hospitalised, the study found.

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Europeans have decided COVID-19 is over. It isn't.

In a short space of time, governments have lifted most restrictions meant to contain the deadly virus.

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Work remotely from anywhere, forever, Airbnb tells employees

Most staff will be able to live where they like and only go to the office if they choose to.

Italy

Italy and Greece relax some COVID restrictions ahead of tourist season

Greece has lifted COVID rules for international and domestic flights while Italy has done away with its health pass.

China

China's 'zero-COVID' restrictions curb May 1 holiday travel

China is sticking to a strict “zero-COVID” policy even as many other countries are easing restrictions and seeing if they can live with the virus.

Health news

XE variant: What we know about the new COVID strain found in England

Scientists think this hybrid variant combining two strains of Omicron may be even more infectious with more than a thousand confirmed cases.

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Earth News

Why climate change could cause the next pandemic

As animals are forced to migrate due to rising temperatures the effects could be catastrophic for humans and animals alike.

Travel News

Hong Kong is finally reopening to tourists - but there’s a catch

Testing, quarantine and the threat of flight chaos are likely to stop tourists rushing to back to Hong Kong for now.

Health news

EU says up to 80% of population has now been infected by COVID

While the number of infections and deaths from COVID is dropping, EU member states are being urged to step up vaccinations, particularly for children.

Moments

Watch: Rio Carnival parade makes an emotional return in Brazil

Locals were delighted to welcome carnival floats back to Rio de Janeiro and São Paolo.

Travel News

Do you count as vaccinated in these top European holiday destinations?

Minor differences in what counts as vaccinated can lead to major problems when you arrive at the border.