The head of the Eurogroup of euro zone finance ministers Paschal Donohoe is confident the region's recovery can be sustained into next year even if the Omicron coronavirus variant requires new public health measures, he told the Reuters Next conference.
New mask mandates and other measures aimed at curbing the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant came into force in England on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson eyes an expanded booster programme to help increase protection against COVID-19.
Struggling Filipino artist Alberto Nunez was looking for a change in fortunes this week, until news broke of a new COVID-19 variant, which scuppered government plans to loosen restrictions and dashed his hopes for a long-awaited boost in business.