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USA

US COVID deaths hit 800,000, a year into vaccine drive

The United States has the highest reported toll of any country, accounting for approximately 4% of the world's population but with about 15% of the 5.3 million known COVID deaths.

World News

Omicron variant expected to be dominant in EU by mid-January

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that the new Omicron COVID-19 variant is expected to become dominant in the EU by mid-January.

Health news

Is this needle-free vaccine the answer to COVID variants?

Those with a phobia of needles could be in luck. This new vaccine could also better protect us against COVID mutations.

World News

Euroviews. Covid-19 in Europe: Be wary of comparing countries | View

Testing strategies for COVID-19 vary widely between different countries and aren't a good measure of population immunity, writes Professor David Heymann, formerly of the World Health Organization, Public Health England, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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USA

Pfizer study finds its COVID pill reduces hospitalisation by nearly 90

The drugs manufacturer’s study on its COVID-19 oral antiviral found it reduced risk of hospitalisation or death by 89% within three days of symptom onset.

Travel News

The UK removes all 11 countries from its red list for travel

11 African countries will be removed from the UK's red list, as Omicron takes over as the dominant variant in London.

Health news

Omicron: What are the symptoms of the latest COVID variant?

Top US scientist Anthony Fauci said Omicron is "almost certainly" not more severe than the Delta variant.

United Kingdom

UK: MPs vote for new COVID measures, amid rebellion against PM Johnson

One Labour MP said the Conservative rebellion against the UK government "is a reflection of the shattered authority of Boris Johnson".

World News

Euroviews. Time to get serious on European health data-sharing | View

Connecting and sharing health data could speed up diagnoses, improve research and ensure continuity of treatment across EU borders. Regulation and privacy protection will be paramount, says Belgian deputy prime minister Petra De Sutter

Health news

Omicron in Europe: Where has the new COVID variant been detected?

Follow updates as we map the spread of the Omicron variant across Europe amid a spike in new COVID cases and tightening restrictions.

Netherlands

Dutch cannabis cafes see rise in business during COVID-19 pandemic

A survey by Trimbos, a research institute on mental health and addictions, found that 90% of Dutch cannabis users were smoking as much or more since the start of the pandemic.

Greece

Hundreds of would-be Santa Claus run down Athens to raise money

This year's Santa Run was the first since 2019 after the event was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Travel News

Austria: Travel restrictions ease for top European skiing destination

As national lockdown comes to an end, Austria is reopening for most international travellers.

Health news

Which of these European countries dealt with COVID better?

A study comparing the COVID responses of the German, Swedish and UK governments reveals how different strategies ended with a similar loss of public trust.

Brazil

Brazil introduces new COVID-19 measures for international travellers

The decision issued by a Supreme Court judge on Saturday invalidates regulations previously announced by the National Health Agency that required only a negative PCR test for visitors.

South Africa

South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa tests positive for COVID-19

The statement did not specify whether he had been infected with the Omicron variant.

France

400 investigations into fake COVID-19 health passes opened in France

The government is tightening the rules on the passes, required to enter all restaurants and a growing number of events and venues.

Germany

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich to get COVID vaccine after infection

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich told German TV on Sunday that he will get vaccinated against the coronavirus after testing positive for the virus last month.

Health news

Omicron COVID variant appears to spread faster than Delta, WHO says

The World Health Organization said that the new Omicron COVID-19 variant appears to spread faster than current variants and that vaccines could be less effective against it.

Austria

Austria ends COVID-19 lockdown measures for vaccinated

Austria ended its COVID-19 lockdown, but only for people who are vaccinated against or recovered from the virus.