The rising number of COVID infections has startled researchers, with some urging governments to take drastic action
The Labour and Economy committee's virtual meeting on Thursday tackled issues such as the rise in unemployment, current social plans and the difficulties of young people in accessing their first job.
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Google is updating its free mapping service this week with color-coding that maps out areas infected with Covid-19 cases, the search giant said in a blog post Thursday.
Britain on Tuesday tightened restrictions to stem a surge of coronavirus cases, ordering pubs to close early and advising people to go back to working from home to prevent a second national lockdown.
Britain on Thursday launched a coronavirus winter battle plan to protect jobs and boost the fragile economy, after surging infections sparked fresh nationwide measures to slow the spread.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella responded Thursday to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's comments on the two countries' handling of the coronavirus, saying Italy too loved freedom but also behaved responsibly.