Browsing: COVID-19

France24 says a total of 55 new COVID-19 infections were found among Olympic Games-related personnel on Feb. 2.

The Guardian says US soldiers who refuse to get a Covid-19 vaccine will be immediately discharged, the US army said on Wednesday.

Sky News says New Zealand has announced a plan to reopen its borders in stages, but PM Jacinda Ardern has said the country won’t be open to everyone.

VOA says an emerging version of the omicron variant of coronavirus does not seem more severe than the variant’s original version, says WHO.

The Guardian says Health workers on the frontline of India’s Covid vaccination programme say people are being officially registered as double vaccinated without receiving both doses because of pressure to meet government targets.

France24 says France began lifting coronavirus restrictions including mandatory outdoor mask-wearing Wednesday.

The Metro says the Government has confirmed it is seeking to scrap mandatory Covid jabs for existing NHS and social care workers.

Euronews says Austria has become the first country in Europe to introduce a national COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults.

The Independent says care home residents will be looking forward to reuniting with loved ones as the Government lifts restrictions on the number of visitors they can receive.

The Guardian says a sweeping new bill with powerful bipartisan support in the US Senate would establish an inquiry into the country’s Covid-19 response.

The Metro says a freedom convoy’ of anti-vaccine truckers which descended on the Canadian capital sparked fears for the Prime Minister’s safety.

BBC News says ministers will meet later to decide whether or not to scrap mandatory Covid vaccinations for NHS staff in England.

VOA says Truckers and thousands of sympathizers blocked Ottawa streets for a second day Sunday to protest Canada’s vaccine mandates.

The Metro says there will be no limit on the number of visitors allowed into care homes from Monday, the Government has announced.

Arab News says as the world sees vaccination slowing and infections soaring with the spread of omicron, Iran has found a rare respite from the pandemic.

The Guardian says New Zealand’s prime minister Jacinda Ardern has said “at no point was I worried about my safety” after her van was chased and forced on to a curb by anti-vaccination protesters.

The Guardian says More passengers took Wizz Air flights over the Christmas period despite the rise of the Omicron variant.

The Metro says soaring Covid-19 cases have prompted lawmakers in Spain to tighten restrictions on gatherings and social distancing at some of the country’s top tourist destinations.

The Guardian says Scottish office workers will be allowed to return to their desks from Monday 31 January after Nicola Sturgeon lifted strict guidance.

. The Guardian says The UK economy grew at its slowest pace in almost a year in January as hospitality, leisure and travel businesses felt the impact of the Omicron

The Metro says Allegations of yet another rule-breaking party in Downing Street have been made, with the prime minister said to have attended a birthday gathering in 2020.

The Guardian says Covid cases are rising rapidly among US nursing home residents and staff, causing shortages in admissions, exacerbating bed shortages at hospitals in turn, and in some cases requiring the national guard to be called in.

The Independent says the final restrictions put in place in response to the Omicron variant sweeping across Scotland will be eased from Monday.

France24 says the Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said Sunday.

The Guardian says In her first press conference of the year, held outside in the central North Island sun, prime minister Jacinda Ardern was almost drowned out by a wave of cicada calls.