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Three months after vaccination campaigns started, fewer than 5% of the EU's 450 million residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19
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The measures imposed nationwide in Poland and on a third of the French population, less strict than during the first lockdown a year ago, come amid a surge in cases in much of Europe.
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English schools and German shops reopen as COVID-19 restrictions eased
While England and Germany ease coronavirus restrictions, other countries in Europe are imposing tighter measures to contain the virus.
COVID-19: New Zealand's largest city to go into three-day lockdown
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Anti-lockdown protests continue in Belgium, Austria and Slovenia
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Europe closes borders in fight against coronavirus variants
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COVID-19: Dutch police arrest over 150 at violent anti-curfew protests
A nighttime curfew running from 21:00 to 04:30 came into force across the Netherlands on Saturday evening.
Schools closed and exams scrapped as England enters third lockdown
In the first lockdown schools and colleges were given little more than 48 hours to set up remote education. This time they are much better prepared, according to the Association of School and College Leaders.
Ireland locks down again to stop the new COVID-19 variant in its track
The country will go into a full lockdown for a month, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said on Wednesday. This means restrictions will be reviewed again on January 31.
Italy orders nationwide lockdown for Christmas holiday
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday announced a nationwide lockdown from December 21 to January 6 amid fears of a Christmas surge.
Germany to close businesses and schools in COVID-19 lockdown
German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that schools and non-essential businesses will close from Wednesday through January 10 to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Merkel calls for new restrictions across Germany to curb COVID cases
The German Chancellor backs scientists' recommendations for tighter lockdown measures.
Lockdowns only had a 'tiny' impact on global warming, says WMO
The fall in carbon emissions in 2020 is being described as just a 'blip' in the long term.
Frenchman fined for leaving home during lockdown to 'beat someone up'
A resident in Lannion was fined €135 for breaching lockdown restrictions for trying to "smash a guy's face in".
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