New restrictions begin in Paris at midnight; WHO vaccine safety panel backs AstraZeneca vaccine; Ireland resumes rollout but with advisory warning * ‘It’s a good day’: enthusiasm in Berlin as AstraZeneca jabs resume * France limits AstraZeneca Covid jab to over-55s as Europe treads warily * Brazil stares into the abyss as Covid intensive care units fill up * Norwegian PM Erna Solberg investigated for Covid rules breach 7.50pm GMT 7.48pm GMT The Acropolis in Athens and other ancient sites nationwide will shortly reopen despite a surge in coronavirus cases, Greece’s governmenthas announced. Free weekly rapid tests for Covid-19 will also be offered to all the country’s residents as it prepares to restart the tourism season in mid-May, Associated Press reports. What we are talking about are pressure-release valves. This is to help people comply with restrictions that have been in effect for such a long time. Continue reading...