Coronavirus spreads to Antarctic research station
The virus reaches all seven continents after 36 people test positive at a Chilean research station. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Coronavirus: EU urges countries to lift UK travel bans
Dozens of countries, alarmed by a new coronavirus variant, have suspended travel links with the UK. BBC News – Europe
Covid-19: French agree to ease virus travel ban
EU nationals and those transporting goods internationally can return – if they have a recent negative test. BBC News – UK
Trump urges Congress to amend ‘wasteful’ coronavirus aid bill
He asks lawmakers to “remove wasteful and unnecessary items”, adding the package “really is a disgrace”. BBC News – US & Canada
Russia sends 300 military instructors to Central African Republic
They will help deal with a “sharp degradation of security”, Russia’s foreign ministry says. BBC News – Africa
Covid: Flights shut down as EU discusses UK virus threat
European officials are hammering out a joint response to stem the spread of a new Covid-19 variant. BBC News – Europe