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Italy targets the unvaccinated with new virus restrictions

Tuesday, 11 January 2022, 07:56 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

 Italy targeted the unvaccinated with a host of new coronavirus restrictions Monday, with proof of vaccination or recovery from a recent infection required to enter public transport, cafes,...

EU Parliament president Sassoli hospitalized in Italy

Monday, 10 January 2022, 15:47 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

European Parliament president David Sassoli has been hospitalized in Italy due to abnormal functioning of his immune system, his spokesman said Monday. Roberto Cuillo said in a statement that...

Pope on Covid vaccines says health care a 'moral obligation'

Monday, 10 January 2022, 14:12 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Pope Francis suggested Monday that getting vaccinated against the coronavirus was a “moral obligation" and denounced how people had been swayed by “baseless information” to refuse...

Grave injuries remain following New York City fire that killed 19

Monday, 10 January 2022, 09:00 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Hospitals worked Monday to save the lives of multiple people gravely injured by smoke in a fire that killed 19 people, including nine children, in a Bronx apartment building. Dozens of people...

Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of 'Full House,' dead at 65

Monday, 10 January 2022, 06:40 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home...

UK government advisers recommend against 4th vaccine dose for now

Saturday, 8 January 2022, 16:56 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

U.K. government advisers have recommended against giving a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to nursing home residents and people over 80 because data shows that a third shot offers lasting protection...

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