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‘There are viruses just waiting in the wings’: how do we stop the next pandemic?
Understanding the connection between humans, animals and the environment is key to planning for future pandemics, experts warn In late 2019, Kirby Institute virologist Prof Stuart Turville was looking for…
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The animal origins pathway of Covid-19 outbreak is logical, but there’s no ‘gotcha’ evidence | Dominic Dwyer
There is a strong desire to understand how the coronavirus pandemic began, but in all the squabbling we must remember to listen to the science The global Covid-19 pandemic may…
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Many poorer countries forced to suspend coronavirus vaccine programme, WHO says
A “huge number” of poorer countries have had to suspend their coronavirus vaccination programmes due to a lack of doses, the World Health Organization said Friday.The shortages often mean people…
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Delta coronavirus variant becoming globally dominant, WHO chief scientist says
The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, is becoming the globally dominant variant of the disease, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist said on Friday.Soumya Swaminathan also voiced…
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UK Covid passports: how Boris Johnson’s big plan fell flat
Idea to incentivise pubs and restaurants to use scheme now widely regarded as unworkable Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson is the last prime minister…
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Why it suits Boris Johnson to have a cabinet of all the hopeless | Marina Hyde
From Matt Hancock to Gavin Williamson, these proven failures have become the prime minister’s human shields How are you enjoying Dominic Cummings’ mission to dump on Matt Hancock from the…
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Coronavirus: EU backs the lifting of Covid-19 travel curbs on Hong Kong, paving way for city residents to enjoy European leisure, business trips
The European Union has recommended that member states lift Covid-19 travel restrictions so vaccinated arrivals from Hong Kong and Macau can visit the bloc for leisure and business purposes, without…
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Coronavirus: intellectually disabled in Hong Kong more confined, spend less time outdoors amid pandemic than others worldwide, study finds
Intellectually disabled people in Hong Kong are more confined and spend less time outdoors amid the Covid-19 pandemic compared with others worldwide, a new study has found.Their carers also struggle…
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As an ex-Covid vaccine guinea pig, I’m relieved to have had my first jab | Francis Beckett
I took part in the Novavax trial and I had been worrying I would not be allowed an authorised vaccine On my way for my first Covid jab on Thursday,…
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Russia says vaccine cynicism, ‘cunning nature’ of Covid-19 behind surge in cases
The Kremlin on Friday blamed a surge in Covid-19 cases on reluctance to get vaccinated due to “nihilism” after a record 9,000 new infections in the capital city fanned fears…