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Delta variant of COVID-19 now dominant in Europe, says WHO

The World Health Organization has said that the Delta variant of COVID-19 is now dominant in much of the European Region and has urged governments to step up vaccination programmes.

Travel News

New Zealand suspends travel bubble with Australia

The rules change as of midnight tonight.

World News

Expert view: How the Delta variant has 'changed the game' in Europe

Euronews speaks to experts to understand the current health context in Europe.

United Kingdom

'Freedom Day' in England is off to a bad start as PM self-isolates

Starting Monday, July 19, most of the restrictions on social distancing are lifted in England.

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World News

Two doses of vaccine needed to protect against Delta variant, says EMA

The European Medicines Agency says two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed to protect against the more contagious Delta variant.

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.

United Kingdom

Lack of care for COVID-19 at EURO 2020 final 'devastating', says WHO

The World Health Organization has warned that the coronavirus did not "take a break" during Sunday's EURO 2020 final.

World News

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.

France

French study: Two doses of vaccine crucial to beating Delta variant

The small-scale study found one dose of Covid-19 vaccine had a negligible effect but two protected people in 95 percent of cases.

World News

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.

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.

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.

World News

Europeans hit the clubs amid surge in Delta variant COVID-19 cases

Nightclubs and restaurants across Europe re-open and restrictions are eased despite an increase in cases of the Delta variant of the coronavirus.

Travel News

British tourists may face EU travel ban over unapproved vaccine

Doses of vaccine revealed to be unapproved by European Medicines Agency amid concerns over spread of Delta variant from UK.

World News

Germany urges UK and UEFA to cut Euro 2020 crowds over Delta variant

The German government brands as 'irresponsible' plans to allow thousands of fans into Wembley for tournament matches given soaring Delta coronavirus infections.

Travel News

Travel restriction changes due to Delta variant

Portugal, Spain and Germany are the latest European countries to tighten travel restrictions amid concerns over the fast-spreading Delta variant.

My Europe Series

Delta or Delta Plus? What's the variant putting Europe 'on thin ice'?

Delta variant COVID cases have risen by 46% in a week in the UK, while experts estimate 90% of all Europe's coronavirus cases will be the Delta variety by the end of August.

Denmark

Denmark records cases of COVID-19 Delta variant after Euro 2020 game

Denmark's Health Minister has said thousands of supporters were sat next to people who later tested positive for the Delta variant of coronavirus.

Portugal

Portugal admits mistake in opening borders following Merkel criticism

Portugal's health minister has admitted that the country could have "acted differently" to prevent the spread of the Delta variant via travel, after criticism from German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

World News

Delta variant to account for 90% of COVID cases in Europe: EU agency

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) forecast that the Delta variant will be responsible for 90% of new COVID infections in the EU by the end of August.