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Lithuania

Lithuania's FM self-isolates after COVID contact during Macron visit

Two staff members of the Frech embassy in Vilnius - who were part of President Emmanuel Macron's delegation when he visited Lithuania last week - have tested positive for COVID-19.

World News

Around 10% of world's population may have had COVID-19 — WHO

If 1 in 10 of the global population has been infected with COVID-19, this would mean the number of confirmed cases is vastly below the actual tally. However, it also means a large portion of the population remains at risk.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: Firms call for UK economy to adapt to increased home working

Nearly three-quarters of UK employers polled recently say they would be keeping increased home-working after the coronavirus pandemic.

World News

Von der Leyen tests negative for COVID-19 after exposure in Portugal

Von der Leyen said she had been in a meeting with an unnamed individual who had tested positive for the virus.

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United Kingdom

UK records 22,961 COVID-19 cases as positive results missed from tally

A technical glitch in the system between September 25 and October 2 meant the UK missed almost 16,000 positive cases off its daily counts.

Culture news

French-Japanese designer Kenzo Takada dies due to COVID-19 aged 81

Kenzo Takada was best known for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic. He died from COVID-19 complications in hospital.

USA

COVID-19: Trump criticised for drive-by while infected with virus

A doctor at Walter Reed Military Medical Centre, where the US president is being treated, said the move was "insanity".

France

COVID-19: Paris to shut all bars as city's alert is raised to maximum

The French capital will close all bars completely from Tuesday as the French government raises the city's coronavirus alert to the maximum level.

World News

Euroviews. How to sustainably rebuild tourism in the wake of COVID-19 ǀ View

COVID-19 has revealed the macroeconomic importance of tourism in most OECD and G20 economies. Many businesses across the sector are fighting to survive.

USA

President Donald Trump could be discharged as early as Monday

The US President released a video from the hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19, saying "I think I’ll be back soon"

Israel

Israelis defy lockdown law to protest against Netanyahu

Across the country, Israelis have been calling for the Israeli prime minister to resign over ongoing corruption allegations.

Greece

Greek doctors stage 2km fun run to debunk COVID-19 mask myth

“I would never have believed that such a large part of the population would deny the obvious.”

World News

James Bond: 'No Time To Die' delayed until 2 April 2021

The movie is being held back for another seven months to allow it to be seen in cinemas.

United Kingdom

In London, confusion and scepticism over new COVID-19 rules

Pubs and restaurants in the British capital must close no later than 10 pm and people cannot socialise of groups of more than six people.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

COVID-19 deniers emboldened in Bosnia even as nation counts its dead

Family members of victims have found themselves targetted on social media and even in public by those who think the virus is a hoax.

World News

Euroviews. Authorities are using COVID-19 as a smokescreen to stifle the legitimate right to protest ǀ View

Measures that are rightly being put in place by governments to restrict the spread of COVID-19 are now being used as a means to put an end to our right to protest when they make poor decisions.

USA

Trump's age, health woes raise his risk for COVID-19 illness

Donald Trump has several strikes against him — age, obesity, elevated cholesterol and being male — that could put him at greater risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19.

World News

EU medicines agency studies effect of COVID-19 drug on kidneys

The EU's medicines agency launched a safety review of remdesivir, a drug used to treat COVID-19, after some patients reported kidney problems.

United Kingdom

At least 770 students test positive for COVID-19 at UK university

At least 770 Northumbria University students tested positive for COVID-19 of which at least 78 are symptomatic.

World News

Who are the world leaders that have tested positive for COVID-19?

US President Donald Trump joined a growing list of leaders who have tested positive for COVID-19.