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COVID still a serious threat, warn German health officials 14 Jan 2022 - 08:01 pm
Director of the Institute for Virology at the Charite Hospital Christian Drosten addresses the media during a news conference reporting on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Berlin, Germany January 14, 2022. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi
France welcomes back British tourists after COVID-19 curbs eased 14 Jan 2022 - 07:05 pm
Passengers arrive at the Eurostar terminal at Gare du Nord train station, after France eased travel restrictions for travellers from Britain amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Paris, France, January 14, 2022. REUTERS/Noemie Olive
EMA lists rare spinal condition as side effect of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot 14 Jan 2022 - 05:38 pm
A healthcare worker holds a vial of the AstraZeneca/Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine at the Pentland Medical Practice in Currie, Scotland, Britain, January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/Pool
WHO recommendation on Merck's oral pill likely in early February 14 Jan 2022 - 03:40 pm
An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill, called molnupiravir and being developed by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, is seen in this undated handout photo released by Merck & Co Inc and obtained by Reuters May 17, 2021. Merck & Co Inc/Handout via REUTERS
COVID-19 Omicron variant now dominant in Italy, health body says 14 Jan 2022 - 03:09 pm
Pupils receive coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccinations at a primary school in Naples, Italy, January 12, 2022. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo
Italy lifts COVID entry ban on eight southern African states 14 Jan 2022 - 02:31 pm
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Swedish PM tests positive for COVID as fourth wave surges 14 Jan 2022 - 02:04 pm
Sweden's Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson presents new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions during a news conference in Stockholm, Sweden January 10, 2022. TT News Agency/Marko Saavala via REUTERS
Court suspends order to wear masks outdoor in Paris - AFP 13 Jan 2022 - 11:53 pm
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Spain's tourist sector seen reaching 88% of pre-pandemic size in 2022 13 Jan 2022 - 10:40 pm
FILE PHOTO: Tourists visit the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain June 17, 2020. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Germany among first to recommend COVID-19 booster for 12 to 17-year-olds 13 Jan 2022 - 07:39 pm
FILE PHOTO: Pediatrician Anila Sternberg vaccinates a teenage girl with a dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine in her practice, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Bonn, Germany, May 21, 2021. REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler/File Photo
Spain's tourist sector seen reaching 88% of pre-pandemic size in 2022 13 Jan 2022 - 06:28 pm
General view of Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain, March 12, 2020. REUTERS/ Albert Gea/File Photo
Sweden sets new record of COVID cases, sees peak at end of January 13 Jan 2022 - 06:01 pm
People queue for a drop-in COVID-19 vaccination at Stockholm City Terminal station, Sweden January 13, 2022. TT News Agency/Anders Wiklund via REUTERS
Spain to cap antigen test prices, expand booster programme 13 Jan 2022 - 04:33 pm
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England to cut minimum COVID self-isolation to five days 13 Jan 2022 - 04:19 pm
People exit Piccadilly Circus underground station, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in central London, Britain, January 6, 2022. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
French Health Minister Veran has tested positive for COVID 13 Jan 2022 - 04:08 pm
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Malta to ease some COVID-19 rules amid high booster take-up 13 Jan 2022 - 04:02 pm
 A woman dressed as an elf wears a face mask while handing out promotional leaflets in the street after mandatory mask wearing in indoor and outdoor spaces came into force because of the continuing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Valletta, Malta December 11, 2021. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi/File Photo
Hungary govt expects COVID-19 cases to surge, shortens quarantine period 13 Jan 2022 - 02:30 pm
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks in downtown Budapest, after Hungarian government imposed a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Hungary, November 11, 2020. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
French teachers strike over chaotic COVID-19 strategy for schools 13 Jan 2022 - 02:01 pm
A man holds a flag of French Force Ouvriere (FO) labour union during a demonstration by French teachers in Nice. Reuters/Eric Gaillard