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Five years after COVID appeared, mysteries remain. Here’s what we know

The pandemic’s origins, the complete death toll, and why some people are more likely to get long COVID are among the unknowns.

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Journal retracts COVID study in favour of using hydroxychloroquine

A scientific study on the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 has been retracted.

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Is the global pandemic treaty dead?

Negotiators looking to avert another COVID-style crisis have yet to make progress on two key sticking points for a global pandemic treaty which has a May 2025 deadline.

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If you get sick this winter, these viruses are the likely culprits

Here are some of the winter viruses spreading in Europe that could be behind your fever or runny nose.

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Most young people no longer have long COVID symptoms after 2 years

Researchers say it’s important to have more information about why some people continue to have persistent COVID symptoms.

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Flu and COVID vaccination was way below target in 2023, ECDC says

European health authorities are urging increased flu and COVID-19 vaccination coverage. Here’s a look at the vaccination rates last year in Europe.

Moments

How to avoid the flu on a flight, according to cabin crew

A long-haul flight attendant on where germs are hiding and why COVID masks are still a good idea.

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COVID was paradigm shift for EU policymaking - Health Commissioner

There’s no turning back from the approach to EU health policymaking developed during the COVID pandemic – and it's why it should remain high on the agenda, the health commissioner said in an interview for the Euronews Health Summit.

Europe News

How has COVID-19 pandemic influenced eating habits across Europe?

A study conducted in 16 countries shows that people are now dining out earlier than in 2019, with new data indicating a growing trend in "early-bird" habits.

Mobility

Which European countries have the longest and shortest commutes?

Average commuting times vary across Europe with southern European countries having the shortest commutes to work. How does your country compare?

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New analysis of animals in Wuhan could help reveal COVID origins

A new genetic analysis looks at species of animals present at the Wuhan market that may have spread COVID-19 to people.

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What we know about XEC, the new COVID variant on the rise in Europe

The subvariant has been reported in at least 11 European countries after emerging in Germany, but so far doesn't meet the criteria for being a variant of concern or interest.

Work

Amazon tells employees to go back to the office five times a week

Last year, Amazon asked all employees to come back to the office for three mandatory days, resulting in protests.

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Commission to step up action against long COVID

The European Commission will allocate an extra €2 million to address long COVID, promoting coordination among countries to increase research and support patients.

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COVID lockdowns may have accelerated brain ageing in teenagers

A recent study by the University of Washington found that the COVID pandemic may have prematurely aged teenagers' brains, particularly young girls.

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How well did the EU handle the COVID pandemic? EU auditors report

The two EU health agencies, while not ready for a pandemic of magnitude, responded to the best of their ability despite obstacles in the coordination with member states, concluded a report by the European Court of Auditors.

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Post-COVID jab myocarditis may be less severe, study finds

A new study looked at the long-term prognosis of French people who were hospitalised between 2020 and 2022 for heart inflammation.

Tech News

White House pressured Meta to remove COVID content, Zuckerberg says

Meta's CEO said the US government urged their teams to take down certain COVID content.

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Why mpox is 'concerning' but not the next COVID, according to experts

The mpox outbreak is a very different situation from the COVID pandemic, experts say but we cannot be "complacent".

Culture news

Why is the novelty popcorn bucket 2024's biggest cinema trend?

The internet is obsessing over movie-themed popcorn buckets, with each new design becoming an online sensation and elevated to coveted collectable. What in the seventh art is going on with the "War of the Popcorn Buckets"?