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The English variant, presumably more contagious, accounts for about 1% of positive Covid-19 tests in France, according to the preliminary results of a survey conducted over two days last week, says French's Health Minister Olivier Véran. SOUNDBITE
Medical and support staff at London's NHS Nightingale hospital take part in the weekly 'clap for carers', in support and gratitude for the UK's coronavirus first responders. IMAGES
Lizzo has been sending meals to US hospital staff fighting the coronavirus on the front line.
Images of the hospital in Logrono, Spain where the leader of Western Sahara's independence movement Brahim Ghali is recovering from Covid-19. Ghali, whose presence in Spain has angered Morocco, was questioned by a Spanish judge Tuesday about allegations of torture and genocide. IMAGES
Italian President Sergio Mattarella arrives at Rome's Spallanzani Hospital to receive his vaccine against Covid-19. The 79-year-old president received his jab along with other people from his age group, born in 1941 or before. Italy on Monday surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 official coronavirus deaths, amid warnings the spread of new variants is fuelling a fresh wave of infections. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.