The four-day work week is gaining momentum across Europe
After the Covid-19 pandemic shattered the status quo in the world of work, Central and Eastern Europe is more open than ever to the idea of a four-day work week
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Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe exceeds 490 million
The overall number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide has exceeded 490 million and the number of fatalities has surpassed 6.15 million, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. As of 21:46 Moscow time on April 5, as many as …
Hillary Clinton has tested positive for COVID-19
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tweeted that she has tested positive for COVID-19. "Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton wrote, adding that she has mild cold symptoms but is "feeling …
Norway's King Harald tests positive for COVID-19
Norway's King Harald has tested positive for COVID-19, the royal palace said in a statement on Tuesday. The 85-year-old monarch has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991. "His majesty had today been …
Germany reports new daily record of new COVID-19 infections
Germany on Thursday reported a record number of daily coronavirus cases with nearly 300,000 new infections. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the country’s disease control agency, confirmed 297,845 new COVID-19 cases, the highest …
WHO and ILO urge greater safeguards to protect health workers
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have published a new guide on developing and implementing stronger occupational health and safety programmes for health workers, as the COVID-19 pandemic …
COVID-19 pandemic may end in 2022 - WHO envoy to Russia
The coronavirus pandemic may come to an end in 2022 since chances are that there will be no more major outbreaks of the infection after the Omicron wave is over, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Russia Melita Vujnovic said. …
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19
Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19, Buckingham Palace announced Sunday. The 95-year-old sovereign - who is celebrating her 70th year on the throne - is experiencing mild cold-like symptoms but expects to …
China tests tool to detect COVID traces in air at Olympics
Chinese scientists are creating systems to detect traces of the new coronavirus in the air in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The relevant technology is being tested at the 2022 Olympics, the China Daily reported Wednesday. …
Germany to loosen stricter COVID-19 measures
German leaders are preparing to ease anti-pandemic measures as the country eyes an end to the omicron wave, according to reports. A proposed three-step plan would gradually lift most restrictions by March 20. Germany is planning a …
WHO: pandemic has not ended as more variants expected
The World Health Organization's chief scientist, Soumya Swaminathan, said on Friday that the world was not yet at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic as there would be more coronavirus variants. "We have seen the virus evolve, …
Regular paracetamol use linked to higher blood pressure
Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, according to research published in Circulation. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh say that patients who have a …
King of Spain, Queen of Denmark test positive for COVID-19
King Felipe VI of Spain has tested positive for the coronavirus, the royal court said in a statement. The monarch will now self-isolate for seven days. According to the statement, the 54-year-old king is overall in good health and will …
WHO: weekly COVID-19-related mortality up 7% worldwide
Over 19 mln people contracted the coronavirus infection worldwide over the past week, almost 68,000 died, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday. The number of new infections decreased by 17%, while the number of …
COVID-19 cases worldwide top 400 million
Cumulative novel coronavirus cases worldwide have exceeded 400 million, the US-based Johns Hopkins University said. According to the university, which calculates its own statistics based on data from international organizations, federal …
Italy scraps outdoor mask mandate
Italy's government on Tuesday lifted an obligation to wear masks outdoors under most circumstances in response to an improving coronavirus situation, and said it aimed to raise attendance limits at stadiums. Under new rules set by …
Head of Zelensky's office infected with COVID-19
Head of the President's Office of Ukraine Andriy Yermak has said that he fell ill with the COVID-19 coronavirus infection. "I have received a positive test today. It's extremely not on time, but I continue working without …
Eight Omicron symptoms revealed
Experts have identified far more symptoms of coronavirus than the official three listed by the British NHS, according to Express. The symptoms of Omicron seem to be milder on the whole than other strains of coronavirus, …
Germany passes 10-million mark for COVID-19 infections
Germany hit a new coronavirus record on Wednesday, with the 208,498 more cases reported within 24 hours carrying it past the 10-million mark for total infections. For comparison, 12,515 new cases were reported on Jan. 2. The …
WHO sees signs of soon improvement of coronavirus situation
WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge said that he sees signs of the improvement of the coronavirus situation. He noted that the period between the start of the Omicron wave and its peak is very short, from 20 to 25 days. …
