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Euroviews. The G20 needs to make good on its COVID-19 vaccine promises | View

A year ago, the G20 nations promised the world equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. A year later, what do they have to show for it? asks Amnesty International health advisor Tamaryn Nelson

Work

Global recovery depends on equal access to vaccines, ILO says

For every 14 people fully vaccinated in the second quarter of 2021, one full-time equivalent job was added to the global labour market, substantially boosting the recovery.

Russia

Moscow shuts most workplaces as COVID cases and deaths soar

The government coronavirus task force reported 1,159 deaths in 24 hours, the largest daily tally since the pandemic began.

Hungary

Firms in Hungary can now require their employees to get a COVID jab

It comes as Hungary is facing a surge in COVID cases and deaths not seen since May.

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Slovenia

Slovenia eyes possible lockdown as COVID-19 infections surge

Health Minister Janez Poklukar said hospital beds have been filling up as the country logged the highest number of daily cases since January.

Romania

COVID vaccinations surge in Romania after record daily death toll

Romania has the second-lowest vaccination rate in the European Union after Bulgaria with just 37% of adults now fully vaccinated. The EU's average is 75%.

Health news

US expert panel backs Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11

A US advisory committee backed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages five to 11, clearing the way for the vaccine to become available to millions of children.

World News

Record daily COVID deaths in Russia and Ukraine amid low vaccinations

Russia reported a record daily number of deaths due to COVID-19 on Tuesday as the virus continues to surge in Eastern Europe where low vaccination rates have allowed it to spread quickly.

Europe Decoded

Social media firms sanction Bolsonaro over COVID vaccine claims

YouTube said it had suspended the Brazilian President for one week, while Facebook and Instagram have removed his live broadcast from last week.

World News

EU medicines agency approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster dose

The European medicines regulator said data showed a third dose of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine led to a rise in antibody levels.

Slovakia

Slovakia extends COVID-19 restrictions amid infection surge

Slovakia extended tight coronavirus restrictions to more parts of the country on Monday as the latest surge of infections intensified.

Health news

COVID-19 pandemic 'far from over', warns WHO chief

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned there will be more pandemics in the future.

Sport

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich admits he is not vaccinated

Kimmich and four other unnamed Bayern Munich players are yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

World News

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for kids 6-11

The company plans to submit new data to global regulators.

Health news

COVID-19: UK resists new restrictions as Romania looks to EU for help

According to AFP, COVID-19 has killed at least 4.9 million people worldwide since the end of December 2019.

Health news

What is the ‘Delta Plus’ COVID variant?

A relative of the Delta variant is under investigation in the UK and there’s concern over potential increased transmissibility.

United Kingdom

Scientists urge UK to prep rapid return of COVID measures

Many scientists are urging the government to reintroduce some of the measures that it lifted three months ago.

Health news

Pfizer’s COVID vaccine ‘91% effective’ in children aged 5-11

Young children were found to have strong protection from COVID-19 with Pfizer's COVID vaccine according to new data.

Ukraine

Ukraine, Russia report record-high COVID infection and death toll

Hesitant populations have led to low vaccine uptake in some eastern European countries.

Economy

European economic recovery: IMF outlook shows gradual growth

With an increase in vaccination rates, more mobility, and support schemes, Europe's economic recovery is growing stronger despite uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).