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France is expected to loosen its coronavirus restrictions as the boss of a major airline says proof of vaccination will likely become the only way people can fly in a post-pandemic world u.afp.com/3FgU

#BREAKING EU chief announces latest vaccine contract with US firm Moderna, for up to 160 million doses

#UPDATE The EU said Tuesday it would sign a sixth contract for an upcoming #coronavirus #vaccine, this time for up to 160 million doses of a jab developed by US firm #Moderna u.afp.com/3Fmp

#UPDATE French President Emmanuel #Macron is expected to announce lighter #coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday thanks to a recent drop in new infections, paving the way for shops to reopen swiftly and allow travel for Christmas u.afp.com/3Fsw

#BREAKING UK to relax coronavirus curbs over Christmas, says government

#BREAKING France's Covid-19 death toll tops 50,000, official says

#UPDATE Britain and France announced their intention to ease coronavirus restrictions in the run-up to Christmas, as a second wave of infections subsides following weeks of lockdowns in Europe u.afp.com/3FnQ

AFP Graphic on Covid-19 immunity and why scientists are cautious about assuming immunity from a second infection of SARS-CoV-2

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