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Wednesday, January 6, 2021

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Government calls for all to be tested

Reacting to an upsurge in the number of residents testing positive for coronavirus in recent days, the Government on Tuesday called for more people to come forward for testing in the face of the fact that the virus is circulating more widely.

30 new cases in 24 hours

Thirty new cases of coronavirus among residents were reported in Monaco on Tuesday, January 5.

Vaccinations to be accelerated from Monday

Monaco started a programme of vaccination against coronavirus at the very end of December, with the inoculation of several hundred care home residents, and now the scheme will be extended.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Coronavirus update, Monday, January 4

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Ten new cases of coronavirus were reported among Monaco residents on Monday, January 4. Of nine residents being treated at Princess Grace Hospital, two were in intensive care.

Cleaning lady's sentence waived

A cleaning lady who was on the way to tell her employer that his new apartment was too big to cope with has been found guilty of reckless driving.

ISM wins 'Monaco Safe' label

ISM is the first school in Monaco to be awarded the “Monaco Safe” label. Although this badge was not originally intended for schools, ISM made an application on the grounds of its stringent heath protocols, the school said.

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Monday, January 4, 2021

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HSH Prince Albert hopeful and optimistic in New Year's address

HSH Prince Albert II called for hope and optimism in his New Year’s message, which was broadcast by the Prince’s Palace at 19:00 on December 31.

Coronavirus update on Sunday, January 3

Six new cases of coronavirus among Monaco residents were reported on Sunday, January 3. Eight full recoveries were also reported.

France imposes earlier curfew in 15 departments

France imposed an earlier curfew in 15 northeastern and southeastern departments from Saturday to combat the spread of the coronavirus, starting at 18:00 instead of 20:00.

NEWS.MC launches Good Morning Monaco podcast

NEWS.MC has launched the ‘Good Morning Monaco’ podcast. Our readers can now become our listeners, and enjoy original content on the go, for free on any leading podcast streaming service, from Apple iTunes to Spotify and beyond.

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Thursday, December 31, 2020

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Vaccinations start immediately - letters sent

The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines have arrived in Monaco and the first inoculations will take place on Thursday, December 31, in old peoples’ homes, the Government said on Wednesday.

Monaco records highest daily case total so far

Twenty-six new cases of coronavirus were reported in Monaco on Wednesday evening, the highest 24-hour figure since the start of the pandemic.

Monaco to close borders from Saturday at 19:00

Only Monegasques, Monaco residents and employees of Monaco entities will be able to cross the border from France after 19:00 on Saturday, January 2, the Prince’s Government said on Wednesday, December 30.

The Roca Team topple Andorra

Monaco’s basketball team, the Roca Team, welcomed MoraBanc Andorra to the Salle Gaston Medécin to play a postponed fixture from round six of the the 7DAYS EuroCup tournament.

ARISE Sir Lewis: Lewis Hamilton has been granted a kighthood in the UK's New Year's Honours list.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020

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Pfizer vaccines to arrive in MC imminently

Nearly 5,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine are due to arrive to Monaco on Wednesday, December 30, and the Principality's vaccination campaign will commence shortly thereafter.

Nice Mayor calls for end to Niçois coming to Monaco

Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi has called on the French Government to bring in tougher measures to fight coronavirus in the Alpes-Maritimes.

What happened when two Monegasques met in a lift?

When a pensioner with his two dogs entered an elevator at the Odeon Tower, the first occupant, a 31 year-old employee of SBM, became very angry and pummelled him with so many blows that the CCTV camera couldn’t keep count.

Twenty-four new cases, six recoveries

24 residents tested positive for coronavirus in Monaco on Tuesday, December 29, while six residents were reported to have fully recovered.

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020

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Cantinetta Antinori one of restaurants closed

Following a series of checks on coronavirus restrictions in Monaco restaurants last week, Cantinetta Antinori has been named as one of five establishments subject to temporary closure.

AS Monaco stars feature in Storm Alex charity single

Six AS Monaco stars joined famous faces from across the Alpes-Maritimes department in producing the catchy charity single, with all profits being donated to the disaster-stricken valleys.

Four new cases, six recoveries

Four residents tested positive for coronavirus in Monaco on Monday, December 28, while six residents were reported to have fully recovered.

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Thursday, December 24, 2020

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Palais de la Plage: Same name, different building

It’s taken five years since the knocking down of the old Palais de la Plage building at 37 ave. Princesse Grace. Developers JB Pastor & Fils delivered the new 15-storey building on Wednesday, December 23.

Monaco Red Cross reports on Lebanon aid

The Monaco Red Cross has provided an update of its role following the double explosion which hit the Lebanese capital last August.

Eleven new cases, ten recoveries

Eleven residents tested positive for coronavirus in Monaco on Wednesday, December 23. Ten residents were reported to have fully recovered.

AS Monaco hold St.Etienne to draw

DULY NOTED: Good Morning Monaco will not be published on Friday, December 25, and will return on Monday, December 28. The website NEWS.MC will be updated daily with coronavirus news. Thank you for your support durung 2020.For the last match of an eventful 2020, AS Monaco welcomed Ligue 1 rivals St-Étienne to Stade Louis II.

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Government tightens lockdown controls across England

Coronavirus cases have risen by 57 percent over the past week and hospital admissions are averaging 1,909 each day, the UK’s health minister said on Wednesday afternoon.

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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Fourteen new cases again on Tuesday

Fourteen new cases of coronavirus were reported among residents on Tuesday, December 22, the same figure as on Monday. There were also five full recoveries.

National Council chief calls for cool deliberations

At a recent meeting organised by the National Council, requested by the trade unions representing staff at Société des bains de Mer, President Stephane Valeri expressed sympathy with the management of SBM as well as with the employees...

New role for Charlotte Casiraghi

Charlotte Casiraghi has been named as Chanel’s newest brand ambassador. Princess Caroline’s older daughter will start her role on January 1 in the fashion house’s spring campaign.

Chemoil Monde Export to become Fratelli

The Monaco-based bunkering company Chemoil Monde Export SAM is to become Fratelli Cosulich Monaco SAM, Fratelli CEO Timothy Cosulich said on Monday, December 21.

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France to remove travel ban on own citizens, truck drivers

The French government will lift travel restrictions from the UK for French citizens, Europeans, and professionals such as truck drivers, the state broadcaster France Info reported on Tuesday afternoon.

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Europe's vaccine approval good news for Monaco

The decision by the European Medicines Agency on Monday to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine will enable the first vaccinations to be administered in Europe before the end of the year.

Monaco reports 14 new cases among residents

Fourteen new cases of coronavirus were reported among residents in Monaco on Monday, December 21. Ten residents were reported to have fully recovered.

Seven new cases, four recoveries on Tuesday

Seven new coronavirus cases among residents were recorded in Monaco on Tuesday, December 15, along with four full recoveries.

Volland 'makes' Christmas at Children's clinic

Kevin Volland joined AS Monaco during the last transfer window, and has proven to be a star signing since then. Volland had previously enjoyed a long stint in Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen. Upon his arrival to the Stade Louis II, the German forward seemed stumped by the flow of French football. However...

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European states move to end UK's isolation

Following the decision by more than 40 countries to ban flights, train passengers and ferry arrivals from the UK, there were signs on Monday afternoon that a new formula would be introduced to allow international travel from the UK. However, by 23:20 on Monday a coordinated response had not been found...

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