Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in August
COVID-19: Third Wave is Here - 3.5 Mln. Cases in One Week Worldwide
The number of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide over the past seven days has increased by 3.5 mln. The world documented 0.5 mln more infections than a week before.
England Preparing to Remove Covid-19 Restrictions
England will move into a period without legal restrictions where the public will have to exercise "personal responsibility" including on face masks, the housing secretary has said.
The next stage in the easing of Covid measures would be about personal choice and he would not choose to wear a face mask.
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Italy under virus curbs again as Dutch, Irish stop AstraZeneca shots
Coronavirus restrictions were reimposed across much of Italy on March 15, while Ireland and the Netherlands became the latest countries to suspend AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shots over blood clot fears despite the firm and the WHO insisting there is no risk.
England’s children go back to school after virus lockdown
Children return to school in England on March 8 for the first time since January, as the government begins to ease tough restrictions thanks to a mass vaccination drive against the coronavirus.
Throughout the latest lockdown since the start of the new year, schools have remained open to children of key workers and the most vulnerable.
WHO calls for bigger vaccine rollout as US nears ’breaking point’
The World Health Organization on Feb. 5 called on vaccine makers to dramatically boost production, as U.S. president Joe Biden warned the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic was pushing the United States towards "breaking point".
Authorities to hike fines for violation of Covid-19 restrictions
Greece's prime minister says the country's retail sector might begin to gradually reopen next week, if the scientists advising the government on the coronavirus pandemic recommend it is safe to do so today.
Police raid house party with over 30 guests
Thirty-four people have been charged with breaching Covid-19 laws after police raided a party at a villa in Rethymno on the island of Crete late Sunday, according to reports in the local media.
Restrictions on social gatherings remain in place nationwide, as well as a night curfew to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Nations plan for vaccine as global virus cases top 65 million
Global coronavirus infections surged past 65 million on Dec. 4 even as countries doubled down on restrictions and plans to roll out vaccines gathered pace.
The World Health Organization warned against complacency and what it said was an erroneous belief that because vaccines are on the near-horizon, the Covid-19 crisis is over.
EU stops short of advising against holiday travel over virus
As millions of European citizens gear up for the festive season, the European Union's executive commission urged member countries to keep strong anti-Covid-19 restrictions in place to avoid a post-holiday surge of coronavirus cases and deaths but stopped short of advising against travel.
WHO Sends Strong Recommendation for Wearing Masks
People living in areas with COVID-19 spread should wear masks in shops, workplaces and schools if ventilation is not adequate, the WHO said in new advice
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