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48 passengers test positive for omicron variant on cruise ship

The cruise operator said it had 6,091 guests and crew members on board the ship.

Romania

Protest in Romania over bid to extend COVID health pass to workplaces

Romania has the EU's second-lowest vaccination rate with just 39.6% of its population fully vaccinated, compared to more than 67% for the rest of the bloc.

World News

Better to cancel Christmas events than grieve later, warns WHO chief

"An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday, highlighting data suggesting Omicron spreads "significantly faster" than the Delta variant.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II to skip Christmas trip amid Omicron surge

Queen Elizabeth II has decided not to spend Christmas at the royal Sandringham estate in eastern England.

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France

French police have detected 182,000 fake COVID passes in six months

France first rolled out its COVID pass in late July. It is necessary to visit restaurants, bars, cultural venues, large events and long-distance public transport.

Health news

COVID vaccines are not enough for Omicron variant, warns BioNTech CEO

"We must be aware that even triple-vaccinated are likely to transmit the disease’” Ughur Sahin said, the CEO of the German company behind the mRNA vaccine produced with Pfizer.

Netherlands

Novavax's COVID vaccine becomes fifth jab to be approved for use in EU

Results from clinical trials released in June showed 90.4% efficacy against the disease, and 100% efficacy against severe to moderate cases.

United Kingdom

UK pleas for out-of-work teachers to return amid 'Omicron tidal wave'

Education workers are 26% more likely to contract COVID-19 than the general population, according to a union.

World

2021: the race against COVID-19

Review 2021: a year of highs and lows in the battle against COVID-19 - the pandemic that changed the world

Finland

Finnish Christmas resorts ready for festivities, but fear Omicron

A popular tourist destination on the edge of the Polar circle welcomes guests as Christmas festivities approach. The owners, however, fear that the spread of Omicron might prove to be costly.

World News

New COVID measures and restrictions spark angry protests across Europe

The weekend saw protesters in several countries on the continent take to the streets to voice their anger after governments introduce new measures as the fight against COVID-19 continues.

United Kingdom

Liz Truss appointed UK Brexit minister after David Frost's shock exit

David Frost quit his post as Brexit minister while PM Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party faces a major crisis in confidence from both lawmakers and voters alike.

Netherlands

Dutch government imposes strict lockdown measures ahead of Christmas

The announcement was made after the 7pm meeting of the government, headed by PM Mark Rutte.

World News

WHO: Omicron found in 89 countries

According to WHO, the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has spread to 89 countries to date, continuing to spread at a rapid pace.

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Peruvians enjoy the beach while social distancing in roped off squares

People in Lima are able to once again enjoy the city’s beaches, which were off limits during the pandemic, and can do so while social distancing.

United Kingdom

UK COVID-19 cases hit record high for third day as Omicron spreads

The UK registered more than 93,000 COVID-19 cases as the new Omicron variant spreads.

Denmark

Denmark closes theatres and museums as Omicron cases surge

The Danish government said they would close theatres, cinemas and other areas of public gathering after registering a record-high number of COVID-19 cases.

Slovakia

Watch: Slovakia's ex-PM arrested on camera for alleged COVID breach

"This is what democracy looks like, ladies and gentlemen," said Fico.

World News

COVID in Europe: Where are infections and deaths on the rise?

What are the latest figures from your country?

United Kingdom

Five Premier League games postponed as UK COVID cases hit new record

Sweeping new measures have been announced in England and Scotland to contain a potential 'tsunami' of infections during the festive season.