Ireland began to ease covid restrictions, which were considered to be one of the strictest in the world. From now on, the order to stay 5 km from the house is no longer applicable and it is possible to meet in the open air.more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that there is currently no link between known blood clots and the administration of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine. So far, four such cases have been reported in the US.more
The number of coronavirus infections in the Netherlands is rising again, medical authorities have reported. At the same time, the mayors of the largest cities in the country are calling for the easing of the restrictions introduced in connection with the Covid-19 pandemic.more
Roche Holding AG said Monday that a Phase 3 trial involving casirivimab and imdevimab to cut risk of symptomatic Covid-19 infections yielded positive results, meeting primary and key secondary endpoints.
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The EU wants to introduce the so-called covid passport. It would make travel easier, but also the use of cinemas and stadiums, reports today's "Rzeczpospolita" and informs that Poland is participating in the process that is to lead to the introduction of digital certificates within this period.more
The French European Affairs Minister accused the Anglo-Swedish vaccine producers of "making fun of Europeans". He said: "AstraZeneca did not honour its commitments and in a way made fun of Europeans."
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Tokyo Olympic organisers plan to prepare 300 hotel rooms for athletes who test positive for the coronavirus at this summer’s Games but show no or minor symptoms of COVID-19, Kyodo news agency said on Sunday.more
An 88-year-old Sardinian woman has taken legal action against the Italian region's authorities because she has not yet been vaccinated against Covid-19. The woman is among the most vulnerable, and the region's behavior was irresponsible, argue the lawyers.more
The London Metropolitan Police today regretted the interruption of the Good Friday service at the Polish Church of Christ the King in Balham, south London.more
British authorities have ifilipfilipmplored people to stay away from royal palaces as they mourn the death of Prince Philip in this time of COVID-19, but they keep coming. Not just to honour him, but to support Queen Elizabeth II, who lost her husband of 73 years.more
There is no data available at the moment to recommend other countries follow France’s decision to “mix and match” different COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization’s regulation director Rogerio Gaspar told a briefing on Friday.more
The movie Ma Rainey's Black Bottom has won two prizes on the first night of the Bafta Film Awards, which are being split over two days for the first time.more
The UK has passed the figure of 32 million first vaccinations, equal to the estimated number of people most vulnerable to coronavirus to whom the government promised to offer a jab by 15 April.more
The countries of southern Europe are preparing for the second holiday season during the pandemic. Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Croatia hope that advances in immunization against Covid-19 and the adoption of a European vaccination passport will facilitate travel and attract vacationers.more
It has not yet been confirmed that there is a link between cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) and the use of AstraZeneca against COVID-19, but more and more observations indicate it, British experts report on the BBC News.more
Apartments for rent are cheaper, some remain empty for months - this is how COVID-19 has changed the rental market. But the prices of those for sale will not be lower, because the boom in holiday apartments has started - the Polish daily "Gazeta Wyborcza" reports.more
Ireland extended the obligation of 12-day paid quarantine in designated hotels yesterday evening to arrivals from 16 more countries, including France, Italy, Belgium, the US and Canada. Poland was not added to this list.more
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine has dominated headlines as reports of rare blood clots mounted, but, now, European drug safety regulators are investigating potential clotting risks from Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine.more
During the pandemic, Poles significantly reduced their physical activity. This contributed greatly to the weight gain of the inhabitants of our country. As many as 42 percent of us put on weight on average 5.7 kg, according to an Ipsos poll.more
From now on, all English residents can perform rapid antigen tests for coronavirus twice a week for free, regardless of whether they show signs of infection or not.more
People in England can start thinking about booking foreign holidays again this summer, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said. But he said the cost of the Covid tests required needed to be driven down, amid criticism from the travel industry.more
So far, Poles are very cautious about booking holiday trips. They are clearly waiting for any signs that this summer - just like last year - there will be a decline in the number of Covid-19 cases.more