• May 13, 2024
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Covid mask rules relaxed for EU air travel

Coronavirus pandemic   Face masks will no longer have to be worn on flights and in airports in EU countries from next Monday, according to new official guidance. The move is in line with changing Covid policies on public transport across Europe, said the EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Some US airlines did the same […]

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Covid: France tightens restrictions amid Omicron surge

France has announced tighter Covid restrictions amid concerns over the Omicron variant. From 3 January, remote working will become compulsory for those who can and public gatherings will be limited to 2,000 people for indoor events. The news comes as France recorded more than 100,000 new infections on Saturday – the highest number reported in […]

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Ethiopia closes schools to boost civil war effort

Tigray crisis   Ethiopian authorities have closed all secondary schools so pupils can harvest crops for those on the frontline of the civil war, state-affiliated media says. The closure will last for one week, according to the education minister. More than 2 million pupils were already out of school due to the war which started […]

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Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe

Coronavirus pandemic Austria has returned to a full national lockdown as protests against new restrictions aimed at curbing Covid-19 infections spread across Europe. From midnight, Austrians have been asked to work from home and non-essential shops have closed. New restrictions have sparked protests throughout Europe. People clashed with police in the Netherlands and Belgium. Infection […]

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China urges families to store basic supplies in case of

Coronavirus pandemic   China’s government has urged families to stock up on essential supplies in case of emergencies. No reason was given for the notice from the Ministry of Commerce, but it came amid ongoing coronavirus lockdowns and concerns over vegetable supplies after unusually heavy rain damaged crops. The ministry also asked local authorities to […]