WHO warns Europe likely to face surge of Omicron in six to eight weeks
While urging Europe to strengthen and strictly follow mask rules, World Health Organisation said that the Covid-19 variant called Omicron likely to infect more than half of European nationals within just six to eight weeks. They also warned that there is not any solution to act frequently to stop the surging as every window was […]
UK surpasses 175,000 COVID-19 death toll
On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the (UK) United Kingdom‘s main statistical body has informed that a total of 175,000 people have lost their lives due to the COVID-19 since the pandemic has emerged. As per the latest release, in 2021, the count of deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic stood at 81,037; on the other […]
France: Covid-19 protocols eases for students amid Omicron surge
Paris: In the wake of a surge in Covid-19 infections in France, now, Children in French schools are allowed to do self-tests instead of standard PCR tests if they find someone infected with the deadly virus. The decision was announced by Prime Minister of France Jean Castexe on Monday, January 10, 2022, after the country […]
Thousands protest over Covid-19 regulations in Belgium
Brussels: Thousands have come out on the streets in outrage against the several COVID-19 regulations made by the government of Belgium. The authorities have opted for new measures and tighter rules due to the surge of COVID-19 and its new variant called Omicron. Moreover, there were no incidents of violence reported in Brussels as happened […]
Deltacron: New COVID strain combines Delta and Omicron emerges in Cyprus
Cyprus has discovered a new variant of the COVID-19 pandemic called Deltacron. The new variant resembles the previous virus as it has a similar genetic background with the Delta variant, while the variant also consists of some mutations from Omicron. On this discovered variant, experts said that there is nothing to worry about that at […]
COVID-19 rules for bars and restaurants tightens in Germany
On January 7, 2022, Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz informed that the country would tighten the restrictions on bars and restaurants while easing isolation rules to counter the surging of a new variant COVID-19 called Omicron. Chancellor Scholz spoke with the 16 leaders of Germany and mentioned that the people who are fully immunised or […]
France records 271,686 daily cases as Omicron variant soars
On Tuesday, France reported a new record-breaking 271,686 daily cases as Omicron infections spread across the country, putting a burden on hospital staff and threatening to disrupt transportation, schools and other services. The French authority is focusing on avoiding a new economically damaging lockdown. Instead, it is trying to introduce a vaccine pass bill through […]
Europe bans tattoo ink chemicals posing a fear of causing cancer
According to the officials, the European Union has banned tattoo ink, and permanent makeup containing chemicals feared of causing cancer or other health issues came into effect on Tuesday. The ban covers hazardous substances such as azo dyes, carcinogenic aromatic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), metal and methanol. The European Commission further said, “The restrictions […]
New year’s killing has ignited urge to control violence against women in France
French feminist activists are calling for stricter government action to combat violence against women and girls after three women were killed by their current or former partners on the first day of 2022. The body of a 28-years-old military recruit who was stabbed was found near Saumur in western France on Saturday. Local prosecutor Alexandra […]