France is mass testing people for COVID-19 as part of a programme which is also trying to identify cases of the ‘English’ variant of coronavirus.
COVID-19: UK ‘acted as quickly as possible’ on variant found in Brazil
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps MP says the government acted ‘extremely quickly’ identifying the coronavirus Brazil variant.
COVID-19: What is the Brazil variant and will it affect vaccines?
The variant has led to a new ban on travel from South America but more mutations are likely as the pandemic continues.
Germany’s CDU to vote on new leader after Merkel
The race has begun to replace the woman who’s led Germany since 2005. Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to step down after four terms at the helm of Europe’s biggest economy. Three candidates will vie for the votes...
Turkey begins distribution of CoronaVac shots
Turkey has joined a list of nations that have rolled out coronavirus vaccines. The government’s top priority has become its healthcare workers. And as they line up to pose as role models for the general public...
Bus dangles from Bronx overpass after crash
A tandem bus in #NewYork was left hanging from the edge of an overpass in the #Bronx. Images from the scene show the articulated vehicle split along the joint and balancing on its front end, which rammed into the...