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EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say

EU yielded to commercial interests over COVID-19 vaccines, NGOs say

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US authorities flag possible COVID jab link to stroke in older adults

The health authorities say it’s “very unlikely” the data shows a true clinical risk, and “no change in vaccination practice is recommended”.

China

Cases surge as China continues to ease Covid-19 restrictions

China will scrap its quarantine rules for inbound travellers from 8 January, as it continues to roll back years of ultra-strict Covid-19 restrictions.

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All the COVID entry rules for every country in Europe

Want to know where you can travel in Europe and what tests you'll need to do? Check out this list for all the details.

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Do I need to have a fourth COVID jab? Here's what you need to know

Here’s what you need to know about the rollout of COVID booster shots this winter.

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Khosta-2: US scientists warn Russian bat virus could be the next COVID

Just as we thought we could finally see the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, US scientists are warning a Russian bat virus could be the next global health scare.

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The end of the COVID pandemic is in sight, says WHO chief

"We are not there yet. But the end is in sight," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday.

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COVID-19 vaccine campaigns could be faster, industry says

Thomas Triomphe, executive vice-president of vaccines at Sanofi addressed MEPs in Brussels on Tuesday.

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The world's first inhaled COVID vaccine has been approved in China

No needles needed: people hesitant about getting a jab may be interested in COVID vaccines that can be inhaled.

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Moderna sues Pfizer-BioNTech for copying tech behind COVID vaccines

Moderna is suing its biggest rivals over claims they stole "groundbreaking technology" used in mRNA vaccines.

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Britain approves Moderna's Omicron-adapted COVID booster

Each dose of the booster shot will target both the original COVID virus that was first detected in 2020 and the omicron BA.1 variant.

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EU secures 15 million more doses of Moderna's adapted COVID vaccine

The European Commission secured an additional 15 million doses of vaccine boosters from Moderna adapted for the Omicron variant.

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How the ‘Centaurus’ Omicron subvariant could become dominant worldwide

BA.2.75, which has picked up the nickname "Centaurus," is now dominant in India, overtaking the previously most transmissible subvariant BA.5.

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Vulnerable and people over 60 should get second COVID booster: EU

European health agencies have recommended a second COVID vaccine booster shot for vulnerable people and those over 60 in response to a new virus wave "ramping up".

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EU ombudsman calls Commission response over texts 'problematic'

The case investigates the EU's purchase of COVID-19 vaccine contracts.

Austria

'No longer necessary': Austria scraps COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Health Minister Johannes Rauch said the measure risked polarising society and could even lead to fewer people getting the jab.

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Justin Bieber: Is Ramsay Hunt syndrome linked to COVID vaccines?

The Canadian pop singer said this rare condition had paralysed half his face. Here’s what you need to know about it.

Travel News

Italy is now restriction-free after dropping all entry rules

Italy's travel rules have changed for visitors from around the world. Here's everything you need to know.

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Davos 2022: Is the world ready to fight off the next health crisis?

Preparing the world for another health crisis is a hot topic in Davos this week. Euronews Next spoke to AstraZeneca about lessons learned from COVID.

Germany

Germany’s top court approves vaccine mandate for health workers

Judges said the need to protect vulnerable people in hospitals and care homes outweighs any infringement of workers’ rights.