Covid: France schools to close under third lockdown
Craig TaylorFrench schools will close for at least three weeks as part of new national restrictions. BBC News – Europe
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Covid: Germany warns against AstraZeneca for under-60s
The vaccine maker stresses that regulators find the benefits of its Covid-19 shot outweigh the risks. BBC News – Europe
Covid: Barcelona hosts large gig after testing crowd
The pilot project aims to see if mass Covid testing will allow the return of big events. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: France accuses UK of ‘blackmail’ over vaccine exports
The row over Covid vaccination supplies escalates after France’s foreign minister criticises the UK. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Germany tightens borders amid alarm over pandemic
There could be 100,000 infections a day if the third Covid wave spreads unchecked, Germans are warned. BBC News – Europe
Coronavirus: Germany’s Merkel reverses plans for Easter lockdown
Chancellor Angela Merkel describes the proposed five-day lockdown over Easter as a “mistake”. BBC News – Europe