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The number of people on NHS waiting lists in England is at a new record high as health service leaders warn the system is buckling under pressure.more

People who, despite the summons, do not get the third dose against Covid-19, should be withdrawn a sanitary pass - such a solution is proposed by the adviser to the Italian Ministry of Health, Walter Ricciardi. In his opinion, it is necessary to strengthen the protection of Italy against the wave of infections from Eastern Europe.more

Europe reported almost two million new COVID-19 infections last week, the largest weekly case count in the region since the start of the pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said here on Friday.more

Germany's capital Berlin will from Monday tighten the screws on unvaccinated people by denying them access to indoor dining, bars, gyms and hairdressers in an effort to contain a coronavirus resurgence.more

The Covid-19 "two-speed" pass in Italy is one of the ideas aimed at "saving" Christmas due to the predicted peak of coronavirus infections at the end of the year. Only vaccinated people would have access to all sites.more

The Netherlands will return to a partial lockdown from Saturday after the government ordered restaurants and shops to close early and barred spectators from major sporting events in an effort to contain a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases.more

Sergio Aguero could be forced to hang up his boots after suffering a heart arrhythmia which was detected by doctors following some chest discomfort he experienced during Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Alaves at the Camp Nou on October 30.more

COVID could be a concern for at least another five Christmases, according to one scientist. more

Austria, where the number of Covid-19 cases has been rising sharply in recent weeks, is planning to introduce a quarantine for unvaccinated people. Yesterday, Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg presented a timetable for action, and final decisions on the matter will be made on Sunday, the Vienna Online portal reports today. In front of hospitals, queues of people willing to be vaccinated are liningmore

Lives are at risk because patients are facing unacceptably long waits for a 999 response, paramedics across the UK have told a BBC investigation.more

A family court in Milan has granted the mother of a 12-year-old the right to vaccinate him against Covid-19 despite the father's disagreement. This is another case in Italy where a parental dispute over vaccination or a child's conflict with them over it had to be settled in court.more

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will attend a Remembrance Day Service on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said, in her first public engagement in person since she spent a night in hospital last month and was subsequently advised to rest.more

The PM was seen without a mask at Hexham General Hospital earlier this week, prompting concerned members of the public to question the hospital's COVID infection rules. more

Tens of thousands of care home residents face losing vital support as unvaccinated carers clock off for the last time before double vaccinations become mandatory.more

The first UK case of a pet dog falling ill with Covid-19 after catching it from their owners has been recorded.more

The European Parliament has approved a resolution condemning Poland's near-total ban on abortion. In October 2020, Poland's Constitutional Tribunal ruled women can terminate their pregnancies only in cases of rape or incest, or if their life is in danger.more

Spain enters its decisive World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden without some key players because of injuries. Nine players are not available for coach Luis Enrique for the matches at Greece on Thursday and against Sweden on Sunday.more

Italy is expanding the number of people eligible for a booster vaccine as the 4th wave in the COVID-19 pandemic grips Europe.more

People in Wales will have to show a Covid pass to enter cinemas, theatres and concert halls.more

Moderna has applied to the European Union's medicine regulator for approval of its Covid-19 vaccine for children aged six to 11, the US biotechnology company announced Tuesday.more

Ministers are planning to introduce an annual vaccination programme to beat Covid and any potential variants. The plan was revealed by Nadhim Zahawi, the former vaccines minister who is now education secretary, as the number of those who have had a booster jab topped ten million yesterday.more

There is enough time until Christmas for people to come to their senses and get vaccinated," said virologist Professor Włodzimierz Gut. He added, however, that he does not believe in such a scenario, so this period may be very difficult in connection with the COVID-19 epidemic.more

A single dose of the anti-Covid-19 'cocktail of antibodies' provides immunity for two to eight months at 81.6 per cent, - US pharmaceutical company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, the developer and manufacturer of the drug, announced today.more

Frontline NHS staff will have to be fully vaccinated against Covid from April 1 next year, it has been announced. Mandatory Covid-19 vaccines will be introduced for frontline NHS and social care workers in England from next yearmore

The coach of the Polish national team, Paulo Sousa, admitted that after the period of infection with the coronavirus, he is feeling well now, although - as he added - "these were not easy moments".more