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A wider area of east and southeast England will be under the most stringent restrictions to tackle the rising number of COVID-19 infections, British health minister Matt Hancock said on Thursday, adding the measures would start on Saturday.

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Macron tests positive for COVID-19, forcing leaders to self isolate

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EU states to start COVID-19 vaccinations from Dec. 27, Germany says

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