British surge seen as warning on omicron but responses vary
Spiraling infections in Britain driven in part by the new omicron variant of the coronavirus rattled many in Europe on Thursday, fueling a familiar dread that tighter restrictions will scuttle holiday plans again this year.
COVID in Europe: UK reports first Omicron death as Russia backs down over unvaccinated
Europe is one again seeing a surge of COVID-19 cases — here is our summary of the situation across the continent.
Tens of thousands protest COVID-19 measures in Vienna
Tens of thousands of people took part in a protest in Vienna against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate and lockdown of those who have not received the jab.
Health experts call for toughest social distancing measures yet
Epidemiologists are calling on the government to implement its toughest-yet social distancing measures, as the current COVID-19 situation is growing beyond the nation's medical capacity.
Finland’s Prime Minister apologizes for not isolating after nightclub photo surfaces
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin apologized to the public on Wednesday after a photo surfaced of her in a nightclub following the foreign minister testing positive for Covid-19.
Three Latvian MPs suspended from voting in parliament after refusing COVID jab
Three Latvian MPs have been suspended from voting in parliament after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
China wants to return to ‘zero-Covid.’ But cases have been above zero for seven...
As the world grapples with the new Omicron coronavirus variant, China is determined as ever to eliminate Covid-19 within its borders -- but it hasn't been able to achieve that ambitious goal for the past seven weeks.
Vladimir Putin confident that WHO will recognise Sputnik V vaccine
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday voiced hope for quick approval of the country's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by the World Health Organization, saying the move is essential to expand its global supplies.
COVID in Europe: Merkel makes final appeal to Germans to get vaccinated
COVID-19 cases are sweeping Europe once again — here is a breakdown of how each country has reacted to the surge.
South African COVID cases ‘up 300pc’ since Omicron found
South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla has said the country is entering its fourth wave of COVID-19 infections due to the Omicron variant, but hospitals are not under threat at this stage.
