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Germany

Germany targets unvaccinated ahead of push for mandatory COVID jabs

People without the jab won't be able to access non-essential shops, restaurants, places of culture or leisure -- ahead of a draft law on mandatory vaccination.

Health news

Xevudy: UK approves new COVID drug found to cut risk of death by 79%

Sotrovimab, with the brand name Xevudy, is the second COVID drug to be approved by the UK's medicines agency.

South Africa

'Travel apartheid': UN chief slams curbs on southern Africa

Restrictions have been placed on flights from southern African nations after the detection of the COVID variant Omicron.

Europe Decoded

Most in North Macedonia think COVID was made to control humans: poll

The poll also found that 46% of citizens in North Macedonia believe the virus is being sprayed by aeroplanes.

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Europe Decoded

World AIDS Day: Fight against HIV being forgotten amid COVID pandemic

During the first year of the COVID pandemic, 40 countries, mostly in Africa, reported a decline in HIV testing, vital to preventing the spread of the virus.

Travel News

Omicron sees ‘prison-like’ quarantine hotels return to the UK

Guests pay upwards of €4,000 for 10 days in "horrific" quarantine hotels.

No Comment

Queues return as Spain steps up vaccine drive

People queued for COVID-19 vaccines in the Spanish capital on Wednesday, as authorities stepped up efforts to vaccinate the small proportion of the population that still hasn't been jabbed.

World News

EU nations should debate mandatory vaccination, says von der Leyen

“One-third of the European population is not vaccinated," said the Commission President, calling for countries to discuss together compulsory vaccination.

Health news

World AIDS Day: HIV diagnoses dropped by 24% during COVID-19 pandemic

In many countries, lockdowns have led to steep drops in HIV diagnoses, referrals to care services, and HIV treatment initiations, according to two reports.

Health news

Cancer in Europe: How COVID is masking a deepening health crisis

A new data tool has exposed the true scale of a brewing European health crisis masked by efforts to get a grip on the COVID pandemic.

Money

Could the Klapcoin cryptocurrency help save French cinema?

"It is about involving the public and making them earn money in a different way. The cinema needs new ideas," said Sarah Lelouch.

World News

Euroviews. Europe’s ICUs are facing another COVID surge. They need support | View

At least 80 per cent of critically ill COVID-19 patients are unvaccinated, putting them and others at risk. Europe's intensive care staff need help to tackle this crisis, write the president and president-elect of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

Work

The Great Resignation: Is the US workers' revolution coming to Europe?

While the number of people leaving their jobs in the US has soared, European job markets have stabilised. Is Europe bucking the Great Resignation?

Travel News

Is it safe to travel if you’re over 60?

The World Health Organisation revised its advice to older travellers, but says the school holidays pose a risk to grandparents.

Germany

Germany's incoming chancellor backs mandatory COVID vaccination

Germany's incoming chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said he will back a proposal to mandate coronavirus vaccinations for everybody next year.

World News

Brazil and Japan report first cases of the omicron variant

Brazil and Japan joined the rapidly widening circle of countries to report cases of the omicron variant. It was already present in Europe nearly two weeks ago, the Netherlands found.

Travel News

Are the UK travel rules likely to change again?

More countries could be added to the red list before the next review, as Scotland and Wales call for a "four nations" approach.

World News

Euroviews. Street vendors are essential workers. Where are our rights? | View

Street vendors in Europe and beyond were active agents of public health and mobilised to support the most vulnerable during the pandemic. They and other informal workers deserve a seat at the table, says Streetnet International president Lorraine Sibanda.

Greece

COVID in Europe: Portuguese hospital worker tests positive for Omicron

A hospital worker in Portugal tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant, forcing the paediatric services unit to close. New restrictions have also entered into force in Portugal and other European countries.

Health news

COVID vaccines less effective on Omicron, warns Moderna boss

The vaccine maker said the large number of mutations in the newly-identified Omicron variant could make it more resistant to current COVID vaccines.