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Britain's coronavirus variant a concern, 'likely to sweep the world', says scientist 11 Feb 2021 - 04:40 pm
People queue to receive the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine outside a closed down Debenhams store that is being used as a vaccination centre in Folkestone, Kent, Britain January 28, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
Use AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot even in countries with S.African variant - WHO panel 11 Feb 2021 - 12:00 am
A vial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is seen at Basingstoke Fire Station, in Basingstoke, Britain February 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
Germany extends lockdown amid fear of coronavirus variants 10 Feb 2021 - 11:24 pm
A general view shows an almost empty Friedrichstrasse boulevard, one of the city's best known shopping zones, during lockdown amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Berlin, Germany, February 5, 2021. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
AstraZeneca vaccine could get WHO emergency approval by mid-Feb - WHO 10 Feb 2021 - 07:54 pm
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Get used to idea of re-vaccinating against Covid, UK PM Johnson says 10 Feb 2021 - 04:14 pm
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Spain's recovering COVID-19 patients must wait six months for vaccine 10 Feb 2021 - 03:16 pm
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In Vienna, getting a haircut can be easier for dogs than their owners 10 Feb 2021 - 02:53 pm
Shih Tzu dog Leo receives a trim by a dog groomer after third national lockdown was loosened during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Vienna, Austria February 9, 2021. Picture taken February 9, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Germany plans to extend lockdown until March 14 10 Feb 2021 - 02:21 pm
A general view shows an almost empty Friedrichstrasse boulevard, one of the city's best known shopping zones, during lockdown amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Berlin, Germany, February 5, 2021. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch
Britons should not book holidays at home or abroad: Minister 10 Feb 2021 - 02:16 pm
Britain's Transport Secretary Grant Shapps speaks during a virtual news conference, after a COBRA meeting that was called in response to increased travel restrictions amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, Decembe
Two new variants of coronavirus found in England under investigation 09 Feb 2021 - 11:57 pm
A person walks over Waterloo Bridge, amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in London, Britain, February 5, 2021. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
Spain tops 3 mln COVID-19 cases, extends Portuguese border curbs until March 09 Feb 2021 - 11:01 pm
French visitors Theo Perucci and his sister Luna play cards while enjoying a meal on a terrace during their week on holiday as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues in Madrid, Spain, February 5, 2021. Picture taken February 5, 2021. REUTER
Greek premier orders full lockdown in Athens after surge in coronavirus cases 09 Feb 2021 - 10:08 pm
A view shows an empty Syntagma Square, amid lockdown restrictions due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Athens, Greece, February 6, 2021. REUTERS/Costas Baltas
UK threatens 10 years in jail for Covid quarantine rule breakers 09 Feb 2021 - 08:08 pm
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Merkel proposes gradual opening of shops, hotels from next month 09 Feb 2021 - 07:37 pm
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives for the weekly cabinet meeting at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, February 3, 2021. Michael Sohn/Pool via REUTERS
Sweden tightens travel rules amid worries over third COVID wave 09 Feb 2021 - 05:13 pm
Passengers wearing protective masks sit onboard an underground train, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Stockholm, Sweden, January 7, 2021. Jessica Gow/TT News Agency/via REUTERS
Hungary to start vaccinations with Russian COVID-19 shot 09 Feb 2021 - 03:15 pm
A medical specialist holds a vial of Sputnik V vaccine against the coronavirus in a department store in Moscow, Russia, January 18, 2021 REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov/File Photo
Thousands hit Hungary's famous hiking trail to beat coronavirus blues 09 Feb 2021 - 12:58 pm
Tibor Miklosi and his family hike on National Blue Trail along the Pilis Mountains, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, near Pilisszentlaszlo, Hungary, February 6, 2021. Picture taken February 6, 2021. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
Austrian hairdressers reopen but COVID-19 rules ruffle some 08 Feb 2021 - 09:52 pm
Hairdresser Jessica finishes the haircut of a customer after third national lockdown was loosened during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Vienna, Austria February 8, 2021. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner