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COVID-19: WHO committed to address mental health gaps in Europe

Athens [Greece], July 22 (ANI): Senior health officials from the WHO's European Region on Wednesday conveyed their commitment to addressing the mental health crisis that has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic across the region.

2021-07-21T22:07:19.335561+00:00 IST

UK reports another 44,104 coronavirus cases

London [UK], July 21 (ANI/Xinhua): Britain has reported another 44,104 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 5,563,006, according to official figures released Wednesday.

2021-07-21T16:19:10.647289+00:00 IST

Norway summons Chinese Ambassador over IT attack against Parliament

Oslo [Norway] July 21 (ANI): Norwegian Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Soreide informed that the ministry has summoned the Chinese Ambassador about alleged China's IT attack on the Norwegian Parliament.

2021-07-21T13:09:55.516518+00:00 IST

France introduces Covid passport to enter cinemas, museums, matches

Paris (France) July 21 (ANI/FENA) People who want to go to cinemas, museums, sports matches and other cultural events in France will have to show proof of the Covid-19 vaccine or a negative test starting Wednesday, as the country faces a sudden jumping new cases of coronavirus highly transmissible Delta variant.

2021-07-21T09:42:22.733165+00:00 IST

Cyprus slams Turkish move to open up Varosha as 'illegal, unacceptable'

Nicosia [Cyprus], July 21 (ANI): Cyprus slammed the Turkish move to open up Varosha, a fenced-off abandoned city under Turkish control as being "illegal and unacceptable".

2021-07-21T04:22:58.759957+00:00 IST

Chinese giant panda pregnant again in France

Orleans [France], July 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Huan Huan, a giant panda loaned to France by China, is pregnant for the second time, the Beauval zoo said on Tuesday.

2021-07-20T21:20:22.236635+00:00 IST

Canada: Protesters urge Prime Minister Trudeau to recognise Uyghur genocide in China

Ottawa [Canada] July 20 (ANI): More than 200 people across Canada joined a rally outside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's office in Ottawa to call the Canadian government to take action to stop the Uyghur genocide. The protest occurred on Sunday and was joined by women and children.

2021-07-20T06:27:39.379731+00:00 IST

Indian Navy Ship Tabar completes Indo-France partnership exercise

Paris [France] July 19 (ANI): On completion of a port visit to Brest in France, Indian Navy Ship Tabar undertook a maritime partnership exercise with the French naval frigate FNS Aquitaine in the Bay of Biscay recently.

2021-07-19T13:16:06.533641+00:00 IST

Slovenia: 50 per cent of adults are protected by one dose, 43.9 per cent by two

Ljubljana [Slovania] July 19 (ANI/FENA): At least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine in Slovenia has so far protected 861,872 adults, or 50 percent of the population over the age of 18, while 43.9 percent of adults have received all the necessary doses, he said. Monday new data from the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ).

2021-07-19T11:39:36.500068+00:00 IST

COVID: Amid hike in cases, England announces 'freedom day' from restrictions

London [UK] July 19 (ANI): England on Monday lifted almost all the remaining COVID-19 restrictions in the country after more than a year of lockdowns and announced 'freedom day' from the pandemic life, even though COVID-19 cases in the country have been rising.

2021-07-19T11:10:20.809357+00:00 IST

Death toll from severe floods in Belgium rises to 31

Brussels [Belgium], July 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Belgium has recorded 31 deaths caused by devastating flooding, according to an update published by the national crisis center on Sunday afternoon.

2021-07-18T19:35:01.374159+00:00 IST

UK reports another 48,161 daily coronavirus cases

London [UK], July 19 (ANI/Xinhua): Britain has reported another 48,161 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 5,433,939, according to official figures released Sunday.

2021-07-18T18:37:21.080372+00:00 IST

Germany to take climate change more seriously: German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Berlin [Germany] July 18 (ANI/Sputnik): German Chancellor Angela Merkel promised on Sunday that the government would take climate change more into consideration when shaping national policies.

2021-07-18T14:06:42.263180+00:00 IST

Boris Johnson changes plan to skip COVID quarantine after virus exposure

London [UK], July 18 (ANI): UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and chancellor Rishi Sunak will self-isolate after coming in contact with the country's Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who tested positive for COVID-19, local media reported on Sunday.

2021-07-18T11:38:39.358991+00:00 IST

UK to study treatment, diagnosis of long-term effects of COVID-19: Health Dept

London [UK], July 18 (ANI/Sputnik): The UK government has allocated nearly 20 million pounds (USD 27.5 million) to launch 15 new research programs to study the so-called long COVID -- a condition wherein people suffer COVID-19 symptoms, such as fatigue and neurological disorders, for a longer period than usual, the Department of Health and Social Care said on Sunday.

2021-07-18T10:01:22.452734+00:00 IST

Britain retains mandatory quarantine for vaccinated travellers from France

London [UK] July 18 (ANI/FENA): Britain announced on Friday that it is lifting planned mitigation measures against the spread of coronavirus for visitors from France, which should take effect on Monday due to the continued presence of a beta variant of coronavirus first spotted in South Africa.

2021-07-18T07:13:29.146717+00:00 IST

Death toll rises over 160 in flood-hit Germany, Belgium

Berlin [Germany], July 18 (ANI): The death toll in devastating flooding in western Germany and Belgium rose to over 160 on Saturday after burst rivers and flash floods this week collapsed houses and ripped up roads and power lines.

2021-07-18T04:36:33.011702+00:00 IST

UK reports over 54,000 new COVID-19 cases

London [UK], July 18 (ANI/Xinhua): Britain has reported another 54,674 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours period, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 5,386,340, according to official figures released Saturday.

2021-07-17T19:08:07.448399+00:00 IST

France Police arrests 9 protesters at rally against COVID-19 green passes

Lyon [France], July 18 (ANI/Sputnik): Police in Lyon arrested nine demonstrators after hundreds took to the streets of the French city on Saturday to protest COVID-19 passes needed to resume social life.

2021-07-17T18:56:55.740607+00:00 IST

Remarks by UN Special Rapporteurs on Khori Goan, Supreme Court directions 'abuse of position', says India

Geneva [Switzerland], July 18 (ANI): India on Saturday termed as "abuse of position" remarks made by a group of UN Special Rapporteurs on Khori Gaon settlement in Faridabad and on Supreme Court directions and said the country's commitment to the protection of human rights is well established.

2021-07-17T18:56:37.196770+00:00 IST

UK Health Secy Sajid Javid tests COVID positive, experiencing mild symptoms

London (UK), July 18 (ANI): UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid on Saturday said he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing 'mild symptoms'.

2021-07-17T18:55:16.880324+00:00 IST