Sweden blocks travel from Denmark over virus fears

Dec 22,2020

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Luxembourg to tighten lockdown after Christmas
Dec 22
Luxembourg will join its European neighbours in reinforcing virus lockdown rules after Christmas, Prime Minister Xavier Bettel announced Monday.
Taiwan reports first local coronavirus infection since April
Dec 22
Taiwan reported its first local coronavirus transmission Tuesday, ending 253 days of being virus-free in a major blow for an island that has been lauded for its pandemic response.
Five countries ban flights from South Africa over COVID-19 variant
Dec 22
At least five countries have suspended flights from South Africa after a coronavirus variant was recently discovered in the country.
Canada's most populous province announces new lockdown
Dec 22
Canada's most populous province, Ontario, will impose a new lockdown beginning Saturday for its 14 million inhabitants, its premier announced Monday as Covid-19 cases climb.
EU approves first coronavirus vaccine
Dec 22
The EU finally gave the green light for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine on Monday, paving the way for the first inoculations to start across 27 countries just days after Christmas.
WHO analyzing new variant of coronavirus
Dec 22
The World Health Organization is analyzing a new variant of the coronavirus found to be spreading in the United Kingdom.