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To mask or not to mask: what will Johnson and others do after 19 July?
The PM says he will keep his covering in crowded places after England’s rules change but what do his ministers and experts think? Coronavirus – latest updates See all our…
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Australia Covid update: epidemiologists say NSW premier has no choice but to extend Sydney lockdown
Gladys Berejiklian will announce on Wednesday if greater Sydney lockdown will continue beyond Friday night NSW hotspots; NSW restrictions; Qld hotpots; Qld restrictions Follow the latest Covid Australia live blog…
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Two Sydney Covid patients on ventilators as NSW records 18 new cases and Qld one – as it happened
NSW flags lockdown announcement on Wednesday; police investigate Cairns hotel quarantine escapee. This blog is now closed Epidemiologists say NSW premier has no choice but to extend lockdown Teachers ask…
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Sajid Javid says England is in ‘uncharted territory’ with Covid unlocking – video
The health secretary said the government expects cases could reach as high as 50,000 cases a day by the time measures are fully relaxed on 19 July, and continue rising.…
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Covid cases could soon rise above 100,000 a day, Javid concedes
England will be entering ‘uncharted territory’ in its scrapping of restrictions, says health secretary Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage England will be entering “uncharted territory” in…
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Richard Ashcroft quits Tramlines festival owing to its Covid research
Verve frontman was set to headline Sheffield event, but says it was ‘sadly forced to become’ a ‘Government Experiment’ Richard Ashcroft has pulled out of his headline slot at Sheffield’s…
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Tokyo Olympics: attendance to be slashed at opening ceremony
Covid pandemic means only a limited number of VIPs will be allowed in 68,000-seat stadium Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The coronavirus pandemic is forcing organisers…
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Coronavirus: England to end mask rules; Israel reports Pfizer vaccine concerns
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed plans to lift most of England’s coronavirus restrictions, including face masks and social distancing from July 19, urging personal responsibility rather than government edict.His…
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Hong Kong streamlines application process for HK$5,000 e-voucher scheme following user complaints
The application process for the Hong Kong government’s HK$5,000 (US$644) consumption voucher scheme has been made easier amid surging interest in the programme, with more than 3.2 million residents having…
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Coronavirus: Philippine cities halt jabs as stocks run out; Singapore ships oxygen supplies to Indonesia
Several cities in the Philippine capital region have halted their first-dose vaccination programmes as supply from the national government runs out.Makati City, home to the nation’s main financial district, said…