Travel restrictions are tightening once again in Europe. Germany has classified ALL neighbor countries as "high risk." France banned all tourists and business travelers from the UK. The British government says it's facing "a tidal wave" of new infections fueled by omicron.
Across the world there are protests against vaccination. Police often have to intervene when protesters without masks and social distancing contribute to the spread of the virus. But where do you draw the line between extremists and sceptics?
With a vaccination rate of nearly 89%, Portugal is leading Europe. But new infections are on the rise, prompting mandatory testing at some public gatherings and a weeklong lockdown after Christmas.
Austria will be the first European country to introduce a general vaccine mandate. Many other countries in the EU, including Germany, are also considering at least a partial mandate, affecting medical and nursing staff.
Only 7.5% of the population in Africa has been fully vaccinated so far. Vaccines are not arriving because some rich countries are hoarding them. In South Africa, scientists now want to take the development of jabs into their own hands.