Nov 22, 2021
Austria has returned to a full national COVID-19 lockdown, despite protests
Unrest has spread across Europe as countries bring in measures to curb infections.
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From the BBC World Service: The World Health Organization's director for Europe warned half a million more people might die this winter unless regional restrictions are tightened. But some European cities have seen a weekend of anti-lockdown protests. Plus, Australia is opening its border to more fully vaccinated travelers. And, the economic challenges for oil-rich Venezuela as President Maduro's party sweeps to victory in regional elections.
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David Brancaccio
Host
Victoria Craig
Host, BBC
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Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin
Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin
Producer
Jay Siebold
Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey
Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder
Producer
Erika Soderstrom
Producer
Rose Conlon
Producer
Redmond Carolipio
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Jesson Duller
Media Producer
Brian Allison
Technical Director
