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France death toll soars, vaccine by Christmas?: COVID-19 bulletin

TOP HEADLINES·France's daily COVID-19 death toll has risen by 854, the highest since 15 April, while the number of people hospitalized for the disease went up by more than 1,000 for the fifth time in

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Twitter temporarily suspends Donald Trump Jr over COVID-19 posts

Donald Trump Jr's Twitter account has suspended for 12 hours for violating the site's misinformation policy on COVID-19. /Gage Skidmore Twitter has temporarily suspended Donald Trump Jr's acco

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How analyzing wastewater can control localized COVID-19 spikes

02:32 From swab tests and track-and-trace apps to therapeutic drug trials and the ongoing search for a vaccine, developing ways to fight and control COVID-19 continue apace.Analyzing w

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UK crisis spend hits $240bn; Catalonia masks move: COVID-19 bulletin

TOP HEADLINES- The region of Catalonia, in northeastern Spain, has made face masks compulsory in public for anyone over the age of six, even where social distancing is possible, after a recent spike

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COVID-19 found in Spanish wastewater in March 2019, say researchers

00:28 Researchers at the University of Barcelona say they have detected COVID-19 in samples taken from wastewater collected in March 2019, nine months before the disease was first disc

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A COVID-19 baby boom? More like a baby bust

Far from an anticipated post-COVID-19 baby boom, European fertility plans could actually be on the slide. /Seth Wenig/AP When much of Europe went into lockdown this spring to curb the spread o

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Europe's top football clubs face up to $718m loss in matchday revenue

Football fans across Europe have to get creative to watch live action with many games played behind closed doors. /Michal Cizek/AFP Very few things have the power to stop the juggernaut that i

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Sweden confidence drop, Austria opens borders: COVID-19 daily bulletin

TOP HEADLINES:- Swedes have lost confidence in its government's handling of COVID-19, according to a new study. Those with high or reasonably high trust in the government fell to 45 percent in June,

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How will post-lockdown tourism work in Europe?

03:31 Every day lost to COVID-19 for Europe's tourism hotspots matters.Travel restrictions so necessary to control the pandemic have savaged an industry which usually delivers 10 perce

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Which lockdown strategies have actually worked?

Pupils in France return to the classroom, as new research shows school closures significantly helped slow the spread of COVID-19. /Jean-Francois Monier/AFP The peak of the COVID-19 pandemic ma

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Poland's uncertain presidential elections: What you need to know

Andrzej Duda is the favorite to win Poland's upcoming presidential elections, but doubt surrounds whether they will go ahead. /Czarek Sokolowski/AP Confusion, uncertainty and mistrust reign in

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From people to parcels: British Airways turns planes into cargo fleet

For the first time in its history, British Airways is filling its cabins with cargo. /British Airways British Airways has announced extra flights from China to London, which will carry essenti

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COVID-19: Why do more seem to die in some countries than others?

A Belgian medical worker does a COVID-19 test on staff at an elderly residence in Brussels, Belgium. Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP Around 10,000 extra people are dying each week in Europe, accordin

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Understanding asymptomatic cases 'holds the key to beating COVID-19'

01:29 A leading epidemiologist has told CGTN Europe that asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 could be the main driver of the virus's spread and may even account for more than half of infect

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How are COVID-19 lockdowns affecting Europe's religious festivals?

A priest celebrates mass for nearby residents and online worshippers from the rooftop of the San Gabriele dell'Addolorata church in Rome. /Tiziana Fabi/AFP April is one of the busiest months o

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France's deadliest day, German toll reaches 583: COVID-19 bulletin

- France has reported its worst daily death toll, 418, from COVID-19. The country has become the fourth to cross the 3,000 fatalities threshold after Italy, Spain and China.- Italy looks certain to r

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Austrians ordered to wear face masks while shopping

Shoppers in Austria must wear face masks while in supermarkets, the government announced on Monday. /AFP All Austrians will have to wear face masks while shopping, the government announced on