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Polarization over Covid vaccine prompts some Americans to get shot in secret
Missouri doctor says some people ‘disguise their appearance’ to avoid conflict with skeptical family, friends and co-workers The increasing polarization and disinformation around the Covid-19 vaccine has led to some…
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To beat Covid, there’s a simple lesson – no one’s safe until everyone’s safe | WHO special envoys
We’re falling desperately behind in the fight to get vaccines to all, as only 3% of people in countries that rely on Covax are protected The world is witnessing the…
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‘Pingdemic’: nearly 700,000 contacted by NHS Covid app in one week
Official data for England and Wales shows 11.4% increase in number of people pinged in week to 12 July Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A record…
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Protestor who allegedly punched police horse at Sydney rally refuses Covid test in custody, court told
Kristian Pulkownik, 33, is yet to formally apply for bail after he was arrested on Saturday following a so-called freedom march A Sydney anti-lockdown protester accused of punching a police…
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Covid is facing a resurgence in the US, and so is Trumpian politics
After a moment of hope, much is sliding backwards. It’s not Biden’s fault; it’s Trump’s legacy Despair is worse after hope is briefly ignited. I don’t know about you, but…
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US states brace for ‘avalanche’ of evictions as federal moratorium ends
Housing advocates are concerned that delays in rental assistance mean tenants will suddenly owe months of payments For months, Denise Forcer would get stressed just by opening her closet. The…
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France attacks decision to keep it on England’s ‘amber plus’ list
Stricter quarantine measures for fully vaccinated travellers discriminatory, says minister Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A French government minister has described the decision to keep stricter…
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Five weeks into the greater Sydney lockdown, the rules are eye-glazingly complicated | Anne Davies
Different restrictions for different local government areas leads to confusion – and that’s a disaster for compliance NSW Covid update: army to help enforce Sydney lockdown as state reports record…
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Tokyo Olympics: Japan reports more than 10,000 new cases for first time
Japan faces its most serious situation since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the country’s top medical adviser warned on Thursday, urging the government to send a “clearer, stronger message” about growing…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong launch of walk-in vaccinations for over 70s attracts queues, as elderly brave hot weather in rush for jabs
Hong Kong’s launch of walk-in coronavirus vaccinations for residents aged 70 or above attracted queues early on Thursday despite the hot weather.More than 1,500 passes were distributed in the morning,…