COVID-19 again? Reinfection cases raise concerns over immunity

The case of a man in the United States infected twice with COVID-19 shows there is much yet to learn about immune responses and also raises questions over vaccination, scientists said on Tuesday.

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

Poland reports over 5,000 new coronavirus cases

Poland's Health Ministry reported 5,068 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, only the second time the figure has passed 5,000 in a 24-hour period since the pandemic began.

Polish PM in quarantine after contact with COVID-19

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has gone into quarantine after he had contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19, he said on Tuesday.

Most vulnerable people in England do not need to shield amid rising COVID cases

Most clinically vulnerable people in England are be told to take extra precautions as the number of coronavirus cases rises rather than being ordered to stay at home as they were during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

J&J pauses coronavirus vaccine trials due to unexplained illness

Johnson & Johnson has paused clinical trials of its coronavirus vaccine candidate due to an unexplained illness in a study participant, delaying one of the highest profile efforts to contain the global pandemic.

Italy toughens restrictions to try to curb COVID-19 surge

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Tuesday imposed new restrictions on gatherings, restaurants, sports and school activities in an attempt to slow a recent surge in coronavirus infections.

Russia's daily coronavirus cases, deaths rise to record highs

Russia on Tuesday reported record high daily coronavirus cases and deaths, pushing total infections to 1,326,178, but authorities said they do not plan to impose lockdowns across the vast country.

England's pubs ponder if pasties or chips make a meal amid COVID lockdown

Pub owners across England's COVID-19 hotspots were on Tuesday pondering a question that could decide if they survive or sink due to the coronavirus lockdown: when is a pub a pub, and when does it become a restaurant?

EU seeks to bring order to confusing COVID-era travel

The European Union adopted on Tuesday a "traffic light" system to guide member states whether to require COVID-19 testing or quarantines for non-essential EU travellers such as tourists.

Indonesia reports 3,906 new coronavirus infections

Indonesia reported 3,906 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday and 92 new deaths, data from the country's coronavirus taskforce showed.

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