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UK to scrap all remaining Covid restrictions next week

Sunday, 20 February 2022, 08:34 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The British government confirmed Saturday that people with COVID-19 won't be legally required to self-isolate starting next week, as part of a plan for “living with COVID” that is also...

Western Europe cleans up after storm leaves at least 12 dead

Sunday, 20 February 2022, 07:08 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Crews cleared fallen trees and worked to restore power to about 400,000 people in Britain as Western Europe cleaned up Saturday after one of the most damaging storms in years. At least 12 people...

At least 9 more deaths as second major storm hits north Europe

Saturday, 19 February 2022, 06:38 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

The second major storm in three days smashed through northern Europe on Friday, killing at least nine people as high winds felled trees, cancelled train services and ripped sections off the roof of...

Stranded truck drivers pulled from burning Greek ferry

Saturday, 19 February 2022, 06:36 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Rescue specialists boarded a burning ferry in Greece to free two truck drivers who had been stranded inside the vessel for more than 15 hours Friday, but hope was fading for 11 others were reported...

Ukrainian rebels to evacuate civilians to Russia amid crisis

Friday, 18 February 2022, 17:06 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Spiking tensions in eastern Ukraine on Friday aggravated Western fears of a Russian invasion and a new war on the edge of Europe, with a humanitarian convoy hit by shelling and pro-Russian rebels...

UK warns people to stay home as it braces for 150 kmh winds

Friday, 18 February 2022, 13:17 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Millions of people in the U.K. were urged to cancel travel plans and stay indoors Friday as the second major storm this week prompted warnings of high winds and flying debris across northern...

UK to offer Covid vaccine to all children 5-11

Thursday, 17 February 2022, 06:53 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

British authorities will offer a coronavirus vaccine to almost six million children from age 5 to 11, officials said Wednesday. The government said young children will be offered a low-dose...

Covid-19 vaccine in pregnancy may protect babies after birth

Wednesday, 16 February 2022, 06:48 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy can protect babies after they're born and lead to fewer hospitalized infants, a U.S. government study released Tuesday suggested. The study is the first to show...

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