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South Africa

Omicron variant linked to increased risk of reinfection, claims study

The risk of reinfection appeared to increase in South Africa amid a surge in Omicron variant cases, a new study said. It is too early to determine whether the new variant causes more severe illness.

Norway

Company Christmas party causes Omicron outbreak in Norway

A corporate Christmas party in Norway caused the biggest Omicron outbreak outside South Africa, authorities said on Friday.

Switzerland

UN appeals for record €36 billion amid global surge in demand for aid

The UN warns that needs are skyrocketing worldwide as the pandemic continues to rage, and climate change and conflicts push more people to the brink of famine.

Spain

Spain steps up vaccine drive amid new COVID-19 variant fears

Since mid-November, nearly 200,000 Spaniards who were reluctant to get the vaccine at first have now finally taken the step.

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Health news

Brain issues like strokes affect 1% of COVID patients, says new study

In the largest study to date on brain complications of COVID-19, researchers said the most common finding was a stroke due to clogged arteries.

Health news

COVID vaccines: Scientists may have solved mystery of rare blood clots

The AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines are associated with extremely rare cases of blood clots - and now scientists think they may know what’s behind this.

World News

OECD warns Omicron variant could be a 'threat to economic recovery'

"The economic priority is the vaccine," said the OECD, warning that the recovery from last year's post-pandemic slump is running out of steam.

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.

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.

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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?