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Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Denmark says goodbye to pandemic restrictions despite high caseload

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/1/22

The obligatory wearing of face masks is now a thing of the past, along with the presentation of Covid-19 health passes

28 January 2022, Spain, Palma: Spanish Health Minister Carolina Darias (C) speaks during a press confernece during her visit to the Son Llatzer University Hospital. Photo: Isaac Buj/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spanish health minister: Worst of latest Covid-19 wave done

The Nomad Today 1/28/22

"Everything indicates that the curve of infections is falling," Health Minister Carolina Darias said

13 January 2022, South Korea, Cheongju: A worker checks boxes containing Paxlovid, COVID-19 treatment pills developed by US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc., at a distribution center in the central city of Cheongju. The first batch of Paxloivd for 21,000 people arrived in South Korea earlier in the day. Photo: -/YNA/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

EU regulator gives Pfizer pill for Covid-19 green light

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/27/22

Possible side effects include impaired sense of taste, diarrhoea, high blood pressure and muscle pain

The Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. Photo: Photo: Thierry Roge/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Denmark to lift almost all coronavirus restrictions from February

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/27/22

From 1 February, Danes will no longer have to wear masks or show proof of vaccination in most places

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Vaccine manufacturers start trials of Omicron variant jab

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/26/22

Pfizer/BioNTech announced that they had already started the production of an Omicron-adapted vaccine that will be ready for commercialization in March

03 January 2022, Spain, Barcelona: People queue up to receive a dose of Covid-19 vaccine at a vaccination center in Barcelona amid the spread of the coronavirus Omicron variant. Photo: Jordi Boixareu/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spain recommends 5-month wait for booster dose after infection

The Nomad Today 1/25/22

The change in approach appears to be due to criticism received from experts

FILED - 29 July 2020, Spain, Madrid: Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak in action during a training session in Madrid. Oblak tested positive for Coronavirus Photo: Alexander Marin/Atletico Madrid/dpa - ACHTUNG: Nur zur redaktionellen Verwendung und nur mit vollständiger Nennung des vorstehenden Credits,

Sports

LA LIGA

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Oblak tests positive for coronavirus

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/25/22

The Slovenia international, Atletico's most used player this season, will now serve a period of self-isolation

FILED - 08 March 2021, Israel, Meitar: A Palestinian cross-border worker receives his dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination centre opened at the checkpoint of Meitar, a town of Israel's Southern District. An Israeli government panel of experts on Tuesday recommended expanding eligibility for an extra vaccine booster to everyone aged 18 and up. Photo: Ilia Yefimovich/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Israeli experts recommend fourth vaccine dose for everyone over 18

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/25/22

The statement said protection against infection was two times higher in those vaccinated four times than in those vaccinated three times

HANDOUT - 10 June 2021, France, Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference with North Macedonia's Prime Minister Zoran Zaev at the Elysee Palace. Photo: -/North Macedonian Government/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full

World

CORONAVIRUS

Tougher restrictions enter in force for the unvaccinated in France

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/24/22

The step comes as France introduces a vaccination pass

21 January 2022, Spain, Madrid: visits the stand of the Natural Park of the Sierras de Cazorla, on the third day of the 42nd International Tourism Fair Fitur 2022 in Madrid. Photo: Ricardo Rubio/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

New Covid-19 cases in Spain drop slightly for fourth day running

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/22/22

The seven-day incidence per 100,000 residents was 1,458, the Ministry of Health said

FILED - British singer Adele is in this undated photo released by Columbia Records. In a well-received interview with US presenter Winfrey, superstar Adele once again commented on her divorce and weight loss. Adele's new album "30" is scheduled for release on November 19, 2021. (to dpa: "Adele on divorce: "It's embarrassing that it happened so quickly") Photo: Simon Emmett/Columbia Records/PA Media/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

Lifestyle

'EASY ON ME' SINGER

Adele postpones Las Vegas residency due to delivery delays and Covid

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/21/22

The "Easy On Me" singer said team members had been awake for "over 30 hours" trying to figure out how to put on the show but they had now "run out of time"

The Finnish prime minister, Sanna Marin. Photo: Janina Orjasniemi/Finnish government.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Covid measures extended in Finland, despite PM's upbeat assessment

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/19/22

The requirements for teaching at universities will also be relaxed so that more face-to-face lectures can take place. Intra-EU border controls will also be lifted at the end of the month

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Catalonia to lift overnight coronavirus curfew starting on Friday

The Nomad Today 1/18/22

Going out restrictions do not exist anywhere else in Spain, which has one of the highest vaccination rates in Europe.

FILED - Ready-prepared syringes with the vaccine from Biontech/Pfizer Photo: Nicolas Armer/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Israeli study: Effectiveness of fourth jab is low versus Omicron

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/18/22

Experts did not recommended to give a fourth dose to the entire population

15 January 2022, Spain, Granada: Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez (R) and the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) candidate for the presidency of the Andalusian Regional Government Juan Espadas attend the proclamation of Juan Espadas as the PSOE candidate for the Andalusian elections. Photo: Álex Cámara/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

PM Sánchez: the Spanish Covid-19 vaccine will be ready before July

The Nomad Today 1/16/22

The head of the government visited the laboratories of the pharmaceutical company Rovi, which produces the Moderna vaccine against the coronavirus in Spain

FILED - 30 July 2019, Bavaria, Munich: Real Madrid's Daniel Carvajal in action during the Audi Cup soccer match between Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur at the Allianz Arena. Photo: Matthias Balk/dpa.

Sports

SUPERCOPA

Madrid defender Carvajal out of Super Cup final due to Covid-19

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/15/22

Lucas Vazquez replaced Carvajal at the end of normal time in the victory over Barca in the semifinal

Sports

TENNIS

Nadal: 'Australian Open will be great with or without' Djokovic

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/15/22

"I wish him all the best. I really respect him, even if I [do] not agree with a lot of things that he did the last couple of weeks," he said.

13 January 2022, Spain, Madrid: Health care workers treat a patient admitted to the intensive care unit of Enfermera Isabel Zendal Hospital. The 14-day cumulative incidence rate in the Community of Madrid increased by 87.35 to 2,528.84 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the Ministry of Health. Photo: Eduardo Parra/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Over 8 million infections in Spain since start of Covid pandemic

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/15/22

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez reiterated on Friday his call to prepare for the transition from a pandemic to an endemic disease

19 October 2021, France, Paris: PSG's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group A soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and RB Leipzig at Le Parc des Princes Stadium. Photo: Jan Woitas/dpa

Sports

FOOTBALL

Messi: Covid-19 recovery 'took me longer than I thought'

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/14/22

Messi issued his appreciation for the support during his recovery, and hopes it will not be long until he returns to action

21 December 2021, Spain, Madrid: A person picks up a free antigen test at a pharmacy in Madrid. The Government of the Community of Madrid has made antigen tests available for free for its citizens before the Christmas gatherings. Photo: Alejandro Martínez Vélez/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Spanish government sets 2.94 euros as maximum price for antigen tests

The Nomad Today 1/13/22

The government confirms the ban on the sale of antigen tests in supermarkets and department stores, which is allowed in other countries such as France, Portugal and Germany