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17 May reopening: how Covid measures across Britain are changing
Coronavirus restrictions are set to be eased in England, Wales and most of Scotland from Monday Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Coronavirus restrictions will be eased…
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Ignore lockdown easing to curb Indian Covid variant, health experts urge
Leading specialists call on the public to avoid socialising indoors to prevent a third wave of the disease Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People should ignore…
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As foreign travel rules ease, what is required to enter the UK?
With a range of proofs needed, the market for fake Covid test and vaccination certificates is booming Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage When the UK reopens…
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What threat does Indian Covid variant pose and do vaccines work against it?
The number of identified cases of the B.1.617.2 variant in the UK has more than doubled in a week Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The number…
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Coronavirus: domestic workers queue up outside testing centres across Hong Kong braving scorching heat
Domestic workers lined up outside Covid-19 testing centres on one of the hottest days of the year in Hong Kong on Sunday to comply with what many called a discriminatory…
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Coronavirus: Britain ‘confident’ existing vaccines protect against B1.617.2 variant, health secretary says
Britain is confident that existing vaccines will provide protection from a more transmissible coronavirus variant that was first identified in India and is now spreading across the country, Health Secretary…
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Coronavirus: Singapore shifts to online classes from May 17 amid fears B.1.617 variant ‘affects children more’
Singapore will close public schools this week as it grapples with a sharp rise in domestic cases of Covid-19 that have resulted in the city state returning to lockdown-like conditions…
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Coronavirus: Taiwanese urged not to panic buy as new curbs take effect
Taiwan has appealed to people to avoid panic buying of items such as instant noodles and toilet paper as new curbs on gatherings and movement took effect to rein in…
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How worried should we be about the Indian variant of Covid-19?
With the end of lockdown in sight, cases are on the rise again. What are the likely consequences in the coming weeks? Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus…