ITEMS: Superspreaders, tests, European and Australian demonstrations

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Euro 2020 final at Wembley was a "superspreader" event The Euro 2020 soccer final between England and Italy in July was a "superspreader" event due to the level of COVID-19 infection found in or around London's Wembley Stadium on the day, according to official data published on Friday. Reuters Reuters
UK to begin offering COVID antibody testing to general public for first time -media The United Kingdom will begin offering COVID-19 antibody testing to the general public in the coming week for the first time, British media reported on Sunday. Reuters Reuters
Protesters in France demonstrate against COVID pass for sixth weekend Thousands demonstrated across France for a sixth consecutive weekend on Saturday against a COVID-19 health pass required for daily activities, highlighting a simmering political risk for President Emmanuel Macron. Reuters Reuters
'Unmute us': Marchers demand return of Dutch music festivals AMSTERDAM (AP) — Dutch music fans have been banned for months from going to large-scale festivals due to coronavirus restrictions. On Saturday, the festivals came to them. Hundreds of performers and festival organizers held marches through six Dutch cities on Saturday to protest what they argue are unfair restrictions that have forced the cancellation of summer music festivals and other events. AP NEWS
Hundreds arrested, fined during Australia lockdown protests SYDNEY (AP) — More than 250 people who were protesting coronavirus lockdowns in Australia were arrested Saturday and many faced fines for defying health orders, authorities said. At least seven police officers were treated for injuries after skirmishes broke out at some of the protests, which took place in multiple cities nationwide. AP NEWS

 

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