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Omicron in Europe is 'a west-to-east tidal wave', says WHO

Omicron is "quickly becoming the dominant virus in western Europe and is now spreading in the Balkans", said Dr Hans Kluge, regional director for WHO Europe.

11/01/2022

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Italy: new COVID rules threaten to isolate the country's islanders

Unvaccinated residents of a number of islands in the southern European country might find themselves stranded since the new regulations require the full jab to use the ferries to the mainland.

10/01/2022

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Unvaccinated banned from Italian bars, restaurants, public transport

The latest restriction comes as COVID-19 infections are soaring past 100,000 per day in the southern European country.

10/01/2022

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Catching a cold can help fight off COVID, new study finds

Researchers found that the body's immune response to some common colds helped fight off COVID-19 infection, but warned that it was not a reliable form of protection on its own.

10/01/2022

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'Phone hasn't stopped': Dutch doctor's vaccine helpline is overwhelmed

The 'Twijfeltelefoon' (Vaccine hotline) service first launched in Rotterdam on 23 November and has since spread to other cities. It receives an average of 1,000 calls per day.

10/01/2022

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UK health advisors say 'no immediate need' for fourth COVID jab

The UK Health Security Agency recommended against giving a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to the most vulnerable, stating that the need for further doses would continue to be reviewed.

08/01/2022

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French President Macron defends remarks about unvaccinated

Emmanuel Macron defended his controversial remarks about his strategy to encourage people to get the jab.

08/01/2022

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Djokovic received medical exemption after having COVID-19, lawyers say

Novak Djokovic was exempted from Australia's COVID-19 vaccination rules because he tested positive for the virus, lawyers said in a court document.

08/01/2022

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Omicron is 'killing people' and should not be called 'mild', WHO warns

A record 9.5 million COVID-19 infections were reported across the world over the previous week — a 71% increase on the previous seven-day period.

07/01/2022

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Italy introduces mandatory COVID vaccination for the over 50s

It comes with COVID infections surging to record levels.

06/01/2022

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French MPs approve vaccine pass law after initial government rebuke

Under the bill, a negative COVID-19 test will no longer grant access to most public venues.

06/01/2022

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Australia travel rules explained as Djokovic denied entry

The Serbian tennis champion is set to be flown out of the country later on Thursday after a mix-up with his visa.

05/01/2022

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Italy's islands will be 'exiled' by vaccine restrictions, warn mayors

Under new restrictions on Monday, citizens must have a "super green pass" to use modes of transport such as boats.

05/01/2022

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Brussels mulls joint EU purchase of new antiviral COVID pills

The European Commission is in talks with pharmaceutical companies to buy the antiviral pills, which can be taken orally at home.

05/01/2022

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Macron wants to annoy France's COVID unvaccinated 'to the bitter end'

The French president turned on the country's five million unvaccinated in a newspaper interview, in a move seen as further politicising the pandemic debate.

04/01/2022

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What is Flurona? The first case of COVID and flu double infection

The first case of a mix of the two diseases COVID-19 and influenza, dubbed "Flurona", has been recorded in Israel.

03/01/2022

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Israel offers fourth vaccine dose to citizens aged 60 and over

Israel has been a pioneer in vaccinating its citizens against the coronavirus and began offering a third dose to citizens as early as last summer.

03/01/2022

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How will the COVID pandemic end in the wake of Omicron?

“We’re never going to be able to eradicate or eliminate COVID, so we have to identify our goals," said Dr.Albert Ko, an infectious disease specialist at the Yale School of Public Health.

03/01/2022

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Could France soon be making the health pass mandatory in workplaces?

French ministers have indicated that implementing a health pass to access workplaces is not off the table.

31/12/2021

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The year of the vaccine: Top inventions and innovations of 2021

Euronews Next takes a look at some of the most important innovations and inventions from 2021.

29/12/2021