Pfizer reassures Europe over coronavirus vaccines as pandemic surges Pharma giant Pfizer tried to ease concerns in Europe about deliveries of its coronavirus vaccine as nations across the world doubled down on restrictions to fight the rampaging pandemic. Jan 17, 2021 0 4
Europe vaccine rollout shifts up a gear as supply worries linger France and Russia prepared to beef up their coronavirus inoculation programmes from next week, even as authorities on Sunday sought to allay concerns about supplies of the vaccines while the global pandemic shows no sign ... Jan 17, 2021 0 4
UK mulls enforced hotel quarantine for all travellers Britain's government said on Sunday it is looking at requiring all incoming travellers to isolate in hotels, expanding on new coronavirus restrictions entering into force in the coming hours. Jan 17, 2021 0 5
UK aims to give 1st COVID-19 shot to all adults by September The U.K. government plans to offer a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to every adult by September as the nation's health care system battles the worst crisis in its 72-year-history. Jan 17, 2021 0 4
Austria extends lockdown to Feb. 7, toughens some measures The Austrian government is extending the country's lockdown until Feb. 7 in a drive to push down still-high infection figures as officials worry about the possible impact of new coronavirus variants. Jan 17, 2021 0 4
Mexico sees 2nd straight day of 20,000 coronavirus cases Mexico posted its second straight day of more than 20,000 coronavirus cases Saturday, suggesting a surge in a country already struggling in many areas with overflowing hospitals. Jan 17, 2021 0 4
Chinese city reports coronavirus found on ice cream The coronavirus was found on ice cream produced in eastern China, prompting a recall of cartons from the same batch, according to the government. Jan 17, 2021 0 67
UK virus variant infects scores at Belgian retirement home More than 100 people have been infected with the UK strain of the coronavirus at a Belgian retirement home, its director told AFP on Sunday. Jan 17, 2021 0 5