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Coronavirus: Biden tells Americans to ‘act like they care’ and get vaccinated
US President Joe Biden expressed pointed frustration on Wednesday over the slowing Covid-19 vaccination rate in the US and pleaded that it’s “gigantically important” for Americans to step up and…
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Shanghai’s surge in exports, foreign investment may be short-lived as overseas economies still grapple with coronavirus, official warns
Shanghai, mainland China’s commercial and financial capital, is bracing for turbulent times as the Covid-19 pandemic still wreaking havoc in other countries could derail the city’s rising exports and foreign…
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France requires coronavirus passes for visitors to tourist attractions including Eiffel Tower
Visitors now need a special Covid-19 pass to ride up the Eiffel Tower or visit French museums or cinemas, the first step in a new campaign against what the government…
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My cellulitis scare: how a serious bacterial infection was sparked by one wrong step on a Hong Kong beach
A recent run-in with something rather sharp and likely putrid triggered a short staycation in a hospital near my Hong Kong home on Cheung Chau island. I had developed cellulitis.No,…
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Hundreds of Ugandans paid for fake coronavirus jabs in vaccination scam: health officials
At least 800 people in Uganda were given fake coronavirus vaccines – some injected with water – in a scam that involved “unscrupulous” doctors and health workers, government officials said…
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For an NHS burnt out from Covid, praise without a raise means little
Analysis: threat of industrial action and anger after workers’ herculean efforts risks a public, messy fight for No 10 After four months of the government insisting that it could afford…
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White House and Congress hit with breakthrough Covid infections – US politics live
White House and congressional staff test positive for virus Officials say cases underscores importance of vaccinations 3.08pm BST Axios is reporting that in an effort to counter Republican attacks, Senate…
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Surprise non-announcement of pay rise for NHS staff branded ‘shambles’ by Labour – politics live
Latest updates: expected announcement on NHS pay-rise fails to happen UK says it wants to substantially rewrite Northern Ireland Brexit protocol Johnson’s aides plotted to oust him as PM, Cummings…
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Team USA chiropractor sorry for comparing Olympic Covid protocols to Nazi Germany
Rosie Gallegos-Main has worked with wrestling team since 2009 Athletes and officials are under strict restrictions in Japan The chiropractor for the American women’s wrestling team has apologized after comparing…
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Keir Starmer to self-isolate after one of his children tests positive for Covid
One of Labour leader’s children tested positive on Wednesday lunchtime, spokesman says Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Keir Starmer will self-isolate after one of his children…