PRAGUE: The Czech Republic reported on Thursday more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day for the first time as it battles a surge in infections that is among the fastest in Europe.
The health ministry recorded 2,139 cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, up from a previous record 1,675 reported for the previous day.
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Czech Republic’s daily jump in COVID-19 cases exceeds 2,000 for first time
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Czech Republic’s daily jump in COVID-19 cases exceeds 2,000 for first time
EU countries back tightening of migration rules
BRUSSELS: European Union nations backed a significant tightening of migration rules on Monday, including allowing for “return hubs” for failed asylum-seekers to be set up outside the 27-country bloc.
Interior ministers meeting in Brussels greenlighted measures first put forward by the European Commission as EU countries face growing public pressure to curb migration. The steps need to be approved by the European Parliament before coming into force.
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