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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to launch ‘cruises to nowhere’ as early as July, with strict Covid-19 rules in place
Hongkongers will be allowed to holiday at sea as early as July when the government launches so-called cruises to nowhere, with officials imposing strict health controls on operators, passengers and…
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Tokyo Olympics: Asahi Shimbun newspaper says Japan Games must be cancelled
The liberal daily, an official sponsor of the Games, says public health should be a priority while the coronavirus is still spreading See all our coronavirus coverage A major Japanese…
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Asahi newspaper, official Tokyo Olympics partner, calls for Games to be cancelled
Japan’s Asahi Shimbun, an official partner of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, called for the Games to be cancelled in an editorial on Wednesday, citing risks to public safety and strains…
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Coronavirus: refugees welcome Hong Kong’s vaccination offer but decry government handling of the crisis
Sara* was exhilarated to learn the Hong Kong government was expanding its Covid-19 vaccination programme to her and fellow torture claimants, the city’s version of asylum seeker status.For the first…
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US joins calls for transparent, science-based investigation into Covid origins
Several countries tell the WHO annual meeting that a new inquiry with new terms of reference must be launched The United States and other countries have called for a more…
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Ben Jennings on confusion over travelling in and out of Covid hotspots – cartoon
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A trade drop of a quarter is just the start of Brexit ‘teething problems’
Far from minimal disruption, the full impact of leaving the EU may take 15 years to appear Teething problems? Bumps in the road? The consequences of adjusting to life outside…
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More fruits, nuts and seeds, less alcohol and sugary treats: why what you eat can affect your mental health
Nutrition specialists have been making a connection between food and mental health for several years. Depression in particular has become an issue of concern, affecting more than 264 million people…
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Coronavirus: William Shakespeare, first man in world to get approved vaccine, dies of unrelated illness
The first man in the world to receive a clinically approved Covid-19 vaccine has died of an unrelated illness, British officials said.The 81-year-old Englishman, named William Shakespeare, was the first…
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The Guardian view on ‘rules’ for Covid hotspots: another fine mess
The government’s shambolic presentation of new guidelines for certain areas undermines the fight to control the B.1.617.2 variant During the first phase of the Covid pandemic, councils were driven to…