New restrictions will take effect from Sunday

Decision comes as European CDC confirms waning efficacy of vaccines

Non citizens who have visited the countries will not be allowed in 

Appointment of Chinese senior public security official to executive committee sparks similar anger

B.1.1.529 strain also detected in Botswana, Hong Kong among travellers from country of origin

Virus rapidly spreading among group, even if children don’t display symptoms

German health sector has had to call on hospitals elsewhere in EU for help

Protesters defy government lockdown, demand prime minister step down

Mirjana Spoljaric Egger to replace Peter Maurer when he steps down next September

Terrorist group claims responsibility, says it was aimed at ‘military trainers’

Faster results will better protect high-risk groups, provide greater certainty, reassurance

Magdalena Andersson, though stint was brief, made history becoming country’s 1st woman prime minister

Country has one of highest vaccination rates in the world, over 85% of people aged 12 above fully inoculated