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UK reports record daily COVID cases with Omicron spreading rapidly 15 Dec 2021 - 08:07 pm
People queue at a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination centre in London, Britain, December 15, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
Omicron is responsible for 60% of COVID cases in London: Minister 15 Dec 2021 - 08:05 pm
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Omicron infects 70 times faster but is less severe, study says 15 Dec 2021 - 03:32 pm
People wearing masks stand in Grand Central Terminal during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., December 14, 2021. Reuters/Carlo Allegri
COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against Omicron: WHO 15 Dec 2021 - 01:58 pm
A healthworker prepares a dose of COVID-19 vaccine for protection against the coronavirus disease at a cinema turned into a temporary vaccination site in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, December 15, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
Sanofi, GSK say COVID-19 vaccine booster candidate give good immune response 15 Dec 2021 - 11:39 am
The Sanofi logo is seen on a product box in this illustration taken September 8, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Germany to ease testing for those with COVID-19 booster 15 Dec 2021 - 12:02 am
FILE PHOTO: Used Covid-19 rapid tests are seen in a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) test centre amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Furstenfeldbruck, Germany, November 27, 2021. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle/File Photo
Vaccines slightly less effective against severe COVID, deaths - WHO 14 Dec 2021 - 11:44 pm
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UK to remove all countries from COVID travel red list on Wednesday 14 Dec 2021 - 07:45 pm
Digital display boards show cancelled flights to London - Heathrow at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 26, 2021. REUTERS/ Sumaya Hisham/File Photo
Italy to impose mandatory virus testing for EU travelers 14 Dec 2021 - 07:18 pm
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Volcanic tremors stop on La Palma but eruption may not be over 14 Dec 2021 - 07:13 pm
The Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to expel lava and ash as seen from El Paso, on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, December 13, 2021. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
Pfizer confirms Covid pill's results, potency versus omicron 14 Dec 2021 - 03:31 pm
File photo: Paxlovid, a Pfizer's coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pill, is seen manufactured in Ascoli, Italy, in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters on November 16, 2021. Pfizer/Handout via Reuters
Dutch consider early Christmas break for schools to limit COVID-19 spread 14 Dec 2021 - 03:12 pm
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Scientists cautious as erupting Spanish volcano falls quiet 14 Dec 2021 - 02:22 pm
An aerial view of the lava from the Cumbre Vieja volcano near Tacande neighborhood, on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, December 13, 2021. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
Sky News says UK deputy PM Raab misspoke about Omicron hospitalisations 14 Dec 2021 - 11:55 am
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UK's Javid does not expect any further COVID restrictions 13 Dec 2021 - 08:15 pm
Britain's Health Secretary Sajid Javid walks on Downing Street in London, Britain, July 14, 2021. (REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo)
Spain's La Palma lifts lockdown imposed after volcano soured air quality 13 Dec 2021 - 07:33 pm
The Cumbre Vieja volcano continues to expel lava and ash, as seen from Tajuya on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, December 13, 2021. REUTERS/Borja Suarez
Critics call for reforms to Germany's vaccine panel as COVID cases spike 13 Dec 2021 - 07:24 pm
FILE PHOTO: Chairman of the Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) Thomas Mertens addresses a press conference on the situation of flu vaccines and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Berlin, Germany October 6, 2021. Odd Andersen/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
First person dies from Omicron variant in United Kingdom 13 Dec 2021 - 04:03 pm
People queue outside a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination centre at St Thomas's Hospital in London, Britain, December 13, 2021. Reuters/Hannah McKay