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7,000 COVID hospitalisations and deaths in UK linked to vaccine uptake

The first ever UK-wide study involving 67 million people sheds light on what happened when COVID vaccinations were missed.

New Zealand

Former New Zealand Prime Minister ties the knot

After years of delays, Jacinda Ardern has married her longtime partner Clarke Gayford.

Travel News

North Korea to welcome first tourists since the pandemic

The four-day trip will take place in February and features a stop in Pyongyang before skiing at North Korea's most modern resort.

Health news

Spain reintroduces mandatory face masks over COVID concerns

Spain announced on Monday that wearing face masks inside health facilities was now complusory, as COVID-19 and flu cases grow across the country.

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Hydroxychloroquine use in COVID pandemic may have led to 17,000 deaths

The drug hydroxychloroquine was prescribed off-label during the pandemic and touted in particular by a prominent French researcher.

Health news

Duration vs distance: Why some people got COVID and others didn’t

A new Oxford University study found that the duration of an encounter with a person sick with COVID was as important as the distance kept from them.

Healthcare

Euroviews. AI can help us pioneer a new era of ground-breaking medicines

We find ourselves at a pivotal moment where digital and AI tools have the potential to disrupt traditional work models and facilitate new approaches, Brice Challamel writes.

USA

Los Angeles buries unclaimed bodies from COVID pandemic

"These individuals may be homeless or have no next of kin," US officials said.

Green News

Euroviews. How we treat animals is — and will be — key to our own survival

All animals have inherent worth — but animal rights are important for human rights and planetary health, too, Poorva Joshipura writes.

United Kingdom

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologies at COVID inquiry

The UK's Covid inquiry unfolds with PM Rishi Sunak taking the stand, expressing deep apologies for those affected by the pandemic.

Sweden

Children of imprisoned Iranian activist accept her Nobel Peace Prize

The teenage children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in the Norwegian capital on Sunday on behalf of the mother they haven’t seen in years, reading out a speech she penned from a Tehran prison as her medal rested on an empty chair.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson apologies to pandemic victims at COVID inquiry

The former UK leader will speak at the ongoing inquiry on Wednesday and Thursday, following criticism from colleagues and the public on how he handled the pandemic.

Healthcare

Where in Europe do people see their doctor most often?

The frequency of doctor visits varies significantly across Europe, but data shows people are less likely to get a consultation when nurses play a role.

Health news

'Walking pneumonia' epidemics reported in parts of Europe. What is it?

Much like China, several European countries are seeing rising cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, a bacterium that causes "walking pneumonia". How serious is it?

Health news

Omicron variants may cause fewer long COVID cases, study says

A new study analysed the prevalence of long COVID in the population and found fewer cases of lasting symptoms associated with more recent strains.

Slovenia

Slovenia begins refunding thousands of COVID fines

Hardline pandemic control measures saw Slovenians sanctioned for breaches as minor as eating a sandwich alone outdoors.

Travel News

Hidden heroes: The inside story of Europe’s air traffic controllers

2023 has been a disruptive year for air traffic control in Europe. Why is this, and will it continue into 2024?

wellbeing

People who complied with COVID restrictions have worse mental health

Certain personality types were more likely to comply with restrictions during the COVID pandemic than others, a new study in Wales has found.

Health news

What are the current COVID variants circulating in Europe?

There are several circulating subvariants of Omicron globally. But what are they and why are we not as concerned as WHO officials about it?

Smart Regions

The EU project helping us better prepare for the next pandemic

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, we find out how the European PerForM-REACT project is helping two German research institutes in their quest to better understand and more effectively deal with infectious diseases.