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UK man had ‘longest Covid’ for 305 days, ‘wife arranged funeral 5 times’
A 72-year-old man in the UK had Covid-19 for more than 10 months in what experts have said is the longest-ever recorded persistent infection with the virus.Academics have described how…
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The longest of Covids: the man infected for 10 months
Dave Smith, 72, from Bristol, tells of an experience including 42 positive tests and seven hospital admissions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Like thousands of people,…
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Coronavirus: China-made ‘ReCov’ vaccine may be better than Pfizer-BioNTech’s, New Zealand doctor says; Sydney faces ‘scariest period’ of pandemic
A group of young New Zealanders have become the first humans to trial a new second-generation Covid-19 vaccine from China’s Jiangsu Rec-Biotechnology.About 25 young people started being jabbed with the…
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Singapore preparing to live with endemic Covid-19 as residents grow ‘battle weary’ of pandemic, ministers say
Singapore is drawing up a blueprint for Covid-19 becoming endemic in a plan that may include “multi-year” vaccine booster shots such as those given for the flu virus, a shift…
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Covid NSW restrictions explained: see the new coronavirus rules for Sydney and regional NSW
New Covid restrictions for the greater Sydney region have been extended for another week. Can you have visitors? Is mask-wearing compulsory? Is travelling permitted? Here’s the full list of what…
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Even with the Sydney outbreaks, Covid vaccines are already doing their job – and we’re all better off for it | Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz
With about 30% of Australian adults having received at least one jab, we’re reaping the benefits of a population less susceptible to the virus What you need to know about…
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Key dates in England’s timeline for lifting Covid restrictions
Series of decisions are due in next five weeks about potential lifting of Covid restrictions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage A series of decisions are due…
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How vaccinations are affecting people’s dating habits and why apps are listening
The pandemic has changed peoples’ dating habits, with video and online meetups becoming the new normal during strict lockdowns and social distancing. Some even opted out of the dating game…
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Boris Johnson faces Keir Starmer at PMQs – UK politics live
Latest updates: prime minister answers questions from Labour leader in Commons Michael Gove rules out ‘foolish’ independence vote before election Moving on: why the EU is not missing Britain that…
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Coronavirus live news: Taiwan extends restrictions; patients on ventilators in England ‘up 41% in last week’
Taiwan case numbers rise again, delaying easing of rules; deputy chief of NHS Providers says hospital trusts ‘are really coming under huge pressure’ New Zealand reintroduces restrictions in Wellington Tokyo…