CORONAVIRUS EUROPE (ADDS VIDEO)
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Austria announces national lockdown, compulsory vaccines as Covid cases soar
Vienna, Nov 19 (EFE).- The Austrian government on Friday approved a general lockdown for all residents starting from next week…
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WHO: Europe risks half million more Covid deaths by Feb. at current rate
Madrid Desk, Nov 10 (EFE).- Another half a million people could die from Covid-19 in Europe and Central Asia by…
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Slowing vaccines, loose restrictions see Covid-19 uptick in Europe
Madrid Desk, Nov 5 (EFE).- Slowing vaccination rates and slack restrictions have caused an uptick in Covid-19 cases in Europe,…
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Roundup: Germany, France, Belgium mull ways to curb 4th wave
Madrid Desk, Jul 12 (EFE).- French president Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce his government’s measures to tackle the fourth…
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Netherlands, Portugal set new measures amid Covid surge
Madrid Desk, Jul 9 (EFE).- Governments across Europe are scrambling to react to the alarming spread of new coronavirus infections…
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WHO warns of Covid-19 third wave amid rising cases in Europe
Copenhagen, Jul 1 (EFE).- The seven-day incidence of coronavirus cases across the European region increased by 10% for the first…
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European countries look to end face mask rule
Madrid Desk, Jun 17 (EFE).- A number of European countries are moving towards ending the mandatory use of face masks…
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EU citizens ‘frustrated’ and ‘uncertain’ amid coronavirus pandemic
Brussels, Jun 3 (EFE) – Europeans feel ‘uncertain’ and ‘frustrated’ about their current situation and the coronavirus pandemic, according to…
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Cases in Europe drop ‘significantly’ but threat remains: WHO
Copenhagen, Apr 29 (EFE).- Coronavirus infections have been reduced “significantly” in Europe, the World Health Organization said Thursday, but warned…
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Belgium closes hairdressers amid Covid surge, Portugal in for quiet Easter
Madrid Desk, Mar 27 (efe-epa).- Belgium ordered hairdressers and other non-essential businesses to close on Saturday amid a surge in…
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