Health
EU says 40 countries now affected in tainted egg scandal
A European Union official says 40 countries now have been affected by a Europe-wide contaminated egg scandal, including 24 EU members and 16 non-members.
Sep 5, 2017
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Vaccination
EU-AstraZeneca vaccine court hearing set for May 26
The European Union and AstraZeneca will begin their oral arguments on May 26 in the bloc's legal action against the pharmaceutical giant over coronavirus vaccine shortfalls, a Belgian court said Wednesday.
Apr 28, 2021
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Attention travelers! EU proposes reopening external borders
In an announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, EU officials on Monday proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns across the continent gather speed.
May 3, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EU sharply increases aid for Ebola-hit West Africa
The European Union on Friday announced 140 million euros ($183 million) in funds to fight the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa, a sharp increase over its previous pledge as the outbreak worsens.
Sep 5, 2014
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Health
Disease-causing chemicals in everyday products cost EU billions
Disease-causing chemicals in everyday products from sunscreen to store receipts cost EU countries more than 30 billion euros in health costs, a study said on Wednesday.
Jun 18, 2014
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Vaccination
EU chief says 70% of adults in the bloc fully vaccinated
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday 70 percent of adults in the European Union were now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, hitting an end-of-summer target the bloc set for itself in January.
Aug 31, 2021
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Health
EU to propose vaccine 'green pass'
The European Commission will propose rules for an EU vaccine "green pass" this month, as the bloc prepares to ramp up its COVID-19 immunisation drive, commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday.
Mar 1, 2021
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Vaccination
EU moves toward stricter export controls for COVID vaccines
The European Union moved Wednesday toward imposing stricter export controls for coronavirus vaccines, seeking to make sure there are more COVID-19 shots to boost the bloc's flagging vaccine campaign as new infections surge.
Mar 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
EU proposes joint approach to develop COVID-19 drugs
The European Commission proposed Thursday that EU nations join forces to develop and deploy COVID-19 drugs across the 27-nation bloc.
May 6, 2021
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Health
EU set to miss target for halving road deaths by 2020
The EU admitted Tuesday it is unlikely to hit its target of halving road deaths by 2020, saying that efforts to improve safety reduced fatalities by just 300 last year.
Apr 10, 2018
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