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  • RVK Newscast #18: A Major COVID-19 Update

    RVK Newscast #18: A Major COVID-19 Update

    Poppy Askham and Valur Grettisson discuss the latest developments in Iceland’s second wave of COVID-19 infections and a new documentary series from Samherji, plus there’s some spooky goings on in Akureyri. It’s Poppy’s final newscast before she leaves the Grapevine team, but…

  • Iceland’s “Second Wave” Mostly Affecting People Under 40

    Iceland’s “Second Wave” Mostly Affecting People Under 40

    About 40% of those with active COVID-19 symptoms are people under the age of 30, RÚV reports, primarily in the 18 to 29 year old age bracket. About half of those already infected with the corona virus are from the ages 18…

  • RVK Newscast #16: A Major COVID-19 Update

    RVK Newscast #16: A Major COVID-19 Update

    Poppy Askham brings you the latest in Icelandic news as health authorities reinstate a series of tougher restrictions in an attempt to bring domestic infection rates back under control. Landspítali reported the first COVID-19 hospitalisation since May and there are now 39…