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Gove ‘pretty confident’ end of Covid lockdown in England will not be delayed again
Minister says government trying not to impose ‘imprisonment’ of restrictions longer than necessary Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers are “pretty confident” that the final lifting…
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Victoria halts Pfizer vaccine bookings and locks down Melbourne unit block after two more Covid cases
Cases at Southbank townhouse complex rise to six as Pfizer bookings paused to ensure those due to receive their second shot can book in Vic exposure sites; Qld Covid hotspots…
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Whether Covid escaped from a lab or not, it’s time to talk about biosecurity | Gregory D Koblenz and Filippa Lentzos
We studied safety at the world’s most sophisticated laboratories, and found their policies often left much to be desired Dr Gregory D Koblentz is an associate professor at George Mason…
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Coronavirus: Delhi fills up with crowds as lockdown eases; Malaysia approves more vaccines for emergency use
In India’s capital, Delhi, thousands of commuters on Tuesday crowded into underground train stations and shopping malls, prompting some doctors to warn it could lead to a resurgence in Covid-19…
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Eradicating polio is finally within reach. Why is the UK taking its foot off the pedal? | Anne Wafula Strike
Instead of cutting the aid budget – including 95% from the plan to stamp out the disease – Britain should take a global lead Despite the Covid pandemic, there have…
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China and the west must now cooperate to achieve global Covid vaccine coverage | Sophie Zinser
Given the G7’s underwhelming pledge, WHO approval for two Chinese jabs is a welcome boost “Vaccine diplomacy” has evolved into a dirty phrase, not least in relation to China and…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong considering easing quarantine restrictions for the fully vaccinated, commerce chief tells China Conference
Hong Kong is considering plans to relax some coronavirus quarantine measures for international travel and further loosen rules for the fully vaccinated at local businesses, the city’s commerce chief has…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong health authorities probing mystery Alpha variant case find Covid-19 on frozen food packaging in teenage patient’s home
Hong Kong health authorities are “vigorously” investigating a new front in a mystery Covid-19 variant case which earlier broke the city’s 42-day streak of zero untraceable infections, after finding the…
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Vaccines and oxygen run out as third wave of Covid hits Uganda
Vaccine thefts reported and hospitals unable to admit patients as cases leap 2,800% in a month Uganda has all but run out of Covid-19 vaccines and oxygen as the country…
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Australia must eventually face reality: live with Covid or become a hermit nation | Peter Collignon
Once at least 70% of adults are vaccinated, we need to gradually open our borders and adopt a different attitude to what risks we are willing to accept Covid-19 remains…