Europe remains in the firm grip of the deadly covid-19 pandemic, several countries in the region continue to report worrying trends. The World Health Organization has warned that the death toll in Europe can top 2.2 million this winter if the current trends continue.

Slovakia, Netherlands, Hungary post record covid cases

The World Health Organization has warned that the death toll in Europe can top 2.2 million this winter if the current trends continue.

WHO: Europe staring at 2.2 million deaths this winter

COVID-19 cases are surging again in Europe, and the region has become the epicenter of the pandemic once more. Countries are now ramping up their Covid-19 arsenal to again combat the latest outbreak.

Europe becomes Covid-19 epicenter yet again

Several European countries such as Belgium and Germany are imposing travel bans on all the incoming flights from the UK and South Africa to make sure the new variant does not get transmitted to their countries.

Scientific experts on new Coronavirus strain in Europe

People were further advised to stay at home, not to travel to work and to avoid contact with other people as much as possible.

Europe: Netherlands to go into strict five-weeks lockdown

A second wave of COVID-19 is sweeping across the Europe. In response, European governments are reimposing the COVID-19 preventive measures triggering a backlash from it's citizens.

Second wave of COVID-19 sweeps across Europe, preventive measures reimposed

Daily case numbers in the European Union and United Kingdom this week reached record highs of more than 45,000 on a 14-day notification rate

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