Coronavirus live news: Hong Kong to impose local lockdown; EU seeking clarity from Pfizer over vaccine delays
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Sweden, which has spurned a lockdown throughout the pandemic, has registered 84 new Covid-related deaths, taking the total to 11,005, official statistics showed.
The country of 10 million inhabitants also registered 4,214 new coronavirus cases. The deaths registered have occurred over several days and weeks.
Epidemiologists in Greece are poised to recommend that junior and high schools re-open as the country’s coronavirus case load continues to drop.
According to local media, scientists advising the government have said schools can reopen on 1 February in what would be a big step for a nation under lockdown since 7 November. The decision is expected to be formally announced at 6pm.
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