France Watch: France observes Bastille Day under shadow of Delta variant France returns to its annual military parade down the Champs-Élysées after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. 14/07/2021
Europe France's Macron to outline plans to curb Delta variant as cases spike Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce new measures just days after lifting them as new infections fuelled by the more contagious Delta variant soar. 12/07/2021
World WHO warns against lifting COVID-19 restrictions too soon The World Health Organization urged governments to use extreme caution when lifting COVID-19 curbs amid a sharp rise in new cases and hospitalisations. 07/07/2021
France France fears fourth COVID-19 wave as Delta variant doubles in one week With incidence rates on the rise in most French regions and the Delta variant gaining ground, the government warned the country may soon face a fourth wave of coronavirus. 07/07/2021
Spain Catalonia cracks down on nightlife again as COVID cases rocket Catalonia has joined other regions of Spain in reimposing restrictions on nightlife, just weeks after they were lifted, following a huge surge in coronavirus cases among young people. 05/07/2021
Portugal Delta variant fuels spike in coronavirus cases in Lisbon The more contagious delta variant has a prevalence of 60% of new cases in the Libson region, Portuguese health authorities said on Sunday. 20/06/2021
United Kingdom UK PM 'squandered' lockdown easing by 'letting in' Delta variant The UK prime minister is accused by the opposition Labour leader of failing to tighten restrictions on travel from India quickly enough to curb the variant. 16/06/2021
