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Ukraine hits all-time COVID-19 death record amid vaccine hesitancy

Ukrainian authorities reported 22,415 new confirmed infections and 546 deaths in the past 24 hours, the highest numbers since the start of the pandemic.

World News

COVID measures could be reimposed as cases surge in Europe

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Europe with some countries already announcing new restrictions.

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Pfizer booster dose 95.6% effective against COVID symptoms - study

A study conducted by two labs found a booster dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was 95.6% effective against symptoms of the disease.

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'No way to sugarcoat this': Vaccine equity still way off, WHO says

High-income countries have administered 133 vaccine doses per 100 people vs just four doses per 100 population in low-income countries.

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Russia

Putin tells Russian workers to stay home as COVID-19 deaths soar

Authorities announced on Wednesday that 1,028 people had died from COVID-19 over the previous 24 hours.

Health news

Could COVID pills be a game-changer for vaccine equity?

A new antiviral pill that has been shown to treat COVID-19 in high-risk patients is seeking authorisation.

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EU has exported over 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines, says von der Leyen

The 27-member EU is the largest exporter of coronavirus vaccines, the European Commission President told reporters

Russia

Russia reports record 1,000 COVID-19 deaths in a single day

Russia's COVID-19 deaths and cases have been mounting for weeks, reaching record highs since the beginning of the pandemic.

Travel News

France makes COVID-19 travel tests chargeable from October 15

PCR tests will cost €44 for unvaccinated adults without a prescription and antigen tests will be charged between €22 or €25.

Travel News

Day 2 tests replaced by lateral flows in England from 24 October

Lateral flow tests are a much cheaper option for families, which airlines say is a "massive relief".

World News

Eastern Europe in midst of COVID surge as vaccinations lag

Russia recorded yet a new record in daily COVID-19 deaths on Thursday while infections are soaring in Hungary and Ukraine.

Italy

Far-right leaders arrested at large protest in Italy over COVID passes

The demonstration was against moves to extend Italy's COVID pass to all workplaces from October 15.

Russia

Russians flock to Serbia for Western-made COVID-19 vaccines

In Russia, the vaccination rate is low with just 29% of the country’s 146 million people now fully vaccinated.

Health news

Denmark still offering kids Moderna jab, despite what it said earlier

Danish authorities said a Wednesday announcement seeming to restrict the use of the Moderna jab was badly worded, and that the country continued to offer under-18s the vaccine.

Health news

Sweden and Denmark halt use of Moderna vaccine in younger people

Noting it was an extremely rare side effect, the Swedish and Danish health authorities put Moderna use on hold due to the risks of heart inflammation.

Health news

COVID: EMA backs 3rd vaccine dose for people with weak immune systems

The EMA has advised people with "severely weakened immune systems" to get a third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID vaccines.

USA

COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in US as delta variant rages

Tens of millions of Americans have refused to get vaccinated, allowing the highly contagious delta variant to tear through the country.

Finland

Finland will begin vaccinating mink against COVID-19

Some good news for mink, at last.

France

French govt to give itself power to extend COVID pass to summer 2022

French lawmakers backed its use in late July but worked in the bill then that any extension past November 15 would need their approval.

World News

COVID-19: Sweden removes most restrictions, Russia hits another record

Sweden removes most of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Wednesday, despite rising case numbers. Portugal winds up its military-led vaccine task force as the target of fully inoculating 85% of the population has been reached, and Russia hits another coronavirus-confirmed deaths record.