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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.

Health news

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.

Israel

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.

Health news

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.

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Work

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.

Tech News

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.

Health news

Omicron may enhance immunity against Delta, new study suggests

The study, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that those infected with Omicron developed an enhanced immunity to Delta.

Germany

In eastern Germany, pastors push for shots despite protests

Lutheran pastors across Saxony have used their sermons to promote vaccines as the most efficient way to prevent severe illness and to end the pandemic.

France

Shorter period between jabs, new measures after New Year: French PM

French PM Jean Castex announced the return of "compulsory" remote working and a ban on standing in bars and cafes as the country tries to curb the impact of the Omicron variant.

World News

Surge in COVID cases worldwide makes for another low-key Christmas

A record number of cases, hospitalisations, and travel restrictions around the world have put a damper on Christmas celebrations for the second year in a row.

United Kingdom

Omicron cases have reduced hospitalisation risk, early studies say

Early studies suggest that Omicron COVID cases have a reduced risk of hospitalisation, compared with the Delta variant.

Belgium

Belgium to close cinemas and theatres amid Omicron spread

Belgium will close cinemas, theatres and ban most indoor activities to curb COVID-19 infections.

France

France approves vaccines for young children amid 'critical' situation

With Omicron taking hold in France, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said Wednesday "the situation is critical."

Israel

Israel to begin administering fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine

Israel will begin administering a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to health care workers and people over the age of 60 as the more transmissible omicron variant spreads.

Germany

Germany clamps down on New Year's parties to tame Omicron

Germany announced new restrictions that will begin after Christmas to slow the spread of the new omicron variant.

World News

COVID booster jab 'most important defence' against Omicron, WHO says

Dr Kluge stressed warned last week that as Europe goes into the holiday season, it will be dealing "with two highly transmissible variants."

Health news

COVID can damage sperm and make it harder to get pregnant

Researchers in Belgium found some patients who recovered from COVID suffered a drop in sperm count and mobility.

France

France mulls extending COVID health pass to workplaces

One union said the proposal was a covert attempt to impose mandatory vaccination.

World News

Better to cancel Christmas events than grieve later, warns WHO chief

"An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday, highlighting data suggesting Omicron spreads "significantly faster" than the Delta variant.

France

French police have detected 182,000 fake COVID passes in six months

France first rolled out its COVID pass in late July. It is necessary to visit restaurants, bars, cultural venues, large events and long-distance public transport.