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Many EU countries to restart AstraZeneca vaccinations post EMA verdict

"Its benefits in protecting people from COVID-19 with the associated risks of death and hospitalisation outweigh the possible risks," EMA executive director Emer Cooke said at a press conference. Yet the EMA will continue to investigate reports of blood clots.

World News

Vaccinating kids is key for herd immunity. How far away is such a jab?

Several COVID-19 vaccines are currently being tested in teenagers and trials are starting in younger children as well.

United Kingdom

UK to have a 'a significant reduction' in vaccine supply from March 29

The NHS said there would be "a significant reduction" in COVID-19 vaccine supplies from 29 March. UK health minister Matt Hancock says they are on track to meet their target to vaccinate everyone over 50 by April 15.

World News

Sputnik V: Has Russia won the battle in global vaccine diplomacy?

As the EU has struggled to make available European-manufactured vaccines, Russia has already sent its Sputnik V to Hungary and Slovakia and offered to supply 50 million more doses to Europe.

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Travel News

Everything you need to know about the EU's proposed 'vaccine passport'

The EU has outlined plans for its new "Digital Green Certificate". Here's everything you need to know about it.

Hungary

Hungary hit by record number of daily COVID-19 deaths as cases surge

Health officials announced 195 deaths from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, breaking the previous peak of 193 in early December.

Europe News

European Commission proposes Green Pass for freedom of travel

What does the pass allow you to do? What does it tell border control about you? And why is 'reciprocity' the new buzzword? Find out here.

Travel News

The Azores' smallest island has vaccinated its entire population

Life goes on as usual for the island's 400 residents. Only masks and the almost total absence of tourism signal a different time.

Italy

COVID-19: Italy records highest one-day death toll since late January

The high one-day death toll comes as half of Italy's regions were put under lockdown again on Monday.

Economy

EU governments agree to continue uncapped spending until mid-2022

European Union finance ministers said during a video conference on Tuesday that unlimited spending must be allowed until the recovery from the pandemic is secure.

Travel News

Greece working on vaccine passport deals with 10 nations, including UK

Flights bringing visitors from some European countries, Israel and the United Kingdom will begin in April and from mid-May, more countries will be added to the list of those who do not need to quarantine upon arrival.

Austria

Austria calls on EU to 'correct' COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Leaders of several countries including Austria say that, although the EU had agreed on distribution of the vaccines on a per-capita basis, some countries have received considerably more than others.

Europe News

Italian youngsters target government in bid to boost youth investment

A campaign started by young people in Italy aims to get the government to raise spending on youth policies from the EU's pandemic recovery fund to 10 per cent, down from 1 per cent.

Europe News

Watch: EMA 'convinced' benefits of AstraZeneca jab outweigh risks

Over a dozen European countries have temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine following reports of serious blood clotting events.

United Kingdom

'Irresponsible and bizarre': Expert slams AstraZeneca jab suspension

Sweden and Latvia join other European countries in suspending the use of the jab amid reports of dangerous blood clots in some people recipients

Destinations

Hundreds of tourists flock to Madrid for a taste of pre-COVID life

While most European cities have imposed heavy restrictions to curb coronavirus, Madrid is attracting tourists back with more relaxed measures.

Brazil

Brazil's Bolsonaro picks fourth health minister in year as COVID rages

The revolving door signals the challenges for the government of Latin America’s largest nation to implement effective measures to control the virus’ spread, or even agree on which measures are necessary.

France

France mulls new restrictions as intensive care units fill up

The situation is particularly worrying in the Paris region, where 1,152 patients were in intensive care on Monday.

Smart Regions

European software helps fight the pandemic by speeding up drug production

In partnership with the European Commission

A European software is enabling researchers to speed up drug production by interpreting chemical compounds and molecules on a range of laboratory machines. Pharmaceutical companies working on COVID-19 vaccines use it every day.

Europe News

COVID-19 pandemic sparks rise in elder abuse across Europe

According to Age Platform Europe, an NGO working to change perceptions about older people, 2,500 older people die each year due to maltreatment in Europe and only 1 in 24 cases are reported.