Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Measles outbreaks and political crises go hand in hand

The World Health Organisation (WHO) last week announced that it no longer considered measles to be eradicated in the UK. Albania, the Czech Republic and Greece also lost their measles-free status.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Omicron and delta spell return of unpopular restrictions

Greeks over 60 who refuse coronavirus vaccinations could be hit with monthly fines of more than one-quarter of their minimum pensions—a get-tough policy that the country's politicians say will cost votes but save lives.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Dutch leader announces tough new nationwide virus lockdown

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte imposed a tough new five-week nationwide lockdown Monday, saying schools, nonessential shops, museums and gyms will close down at midnight until Jan. 19.

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