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Hancock says Johnson calling him ‘useless’ is not embarrassing – video
The health secretary has given his most considered response so far to the revelation last week that Boris Johnson called him ‘totally fucking hopeless‘ in a text to Dominic Cummings in…
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Flu could be ‘bigger problem than Covid in UK this winter’
Low prevalence of flu during pandemic may have led to drop in immunity among population Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Flu could be a bigger problem…
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Summer solstice live feed at Stonehenge pulled over safety fears
English Heritage axes sunrise coverage after people disregarded advice not to travel to monument Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage English Heritage has pulled a live feed…
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Australia’s vaccine rollout ‘constrained’ by Pfizer supply shortages until August
States and territories say more GPs will be needed to dispense Pfizer when supplies increase later in the year Shortages of the Pfizer Covid vaccine are expected to slow Australia’s…
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NSW Covid update: Sydney’s mask mandate ‘likely’ to be extended as two new cases recorded
Gladys Berejiklian is urging people to remain vigilant, saying latest coronavirus cluster has spread from ‘scarily’ fleeting contact NSW and ACT coronavirus exposure sites Covid travel restrictions in Australia Gladys…
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The double standard Scott Morrison walks past (on his way to the pub in Cornwall) is the double standard he accepts | First Dog on the Moon
To be fair though it’s not like he was holidaying in Hawaii or anything Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your…
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Half of Zimbabweans fell into extreme poverty during Covid
Poor families cannot afford healthcare and schooling but good harvests offer some hope, World Bank finds The number of Zimbabweans in extreme poverty has reached 7.9 million as the pandemic…
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The pandemic has revived hope that a more sustainable world is possible | Jeremy Caradonna
Economic growth is inextricably linked to the climate crisis, but the past year has taught us that such growth isn’t essential Some of the most striking images from the early…
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Coronavirus: India launches free vaccines for all adults; Japanese universities and companies begin their own drives
India opened up free vaccinations to all adults in an attempt to bolster its inoculation drive on Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off a muted International Yoga Day…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to halve quarantine for vaccinated arrivals to 7 days subject to antibody test, while city starts talks on cross-border travel
Key points:• Quarantine period for fully vaccinated travellers arriving from lower-risk countries will be reduced to seven days if they test negative for the virus and positive for antibodies, starting…