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Why China is unlikely to turn to aggressive monetary policy tightening
The Chinese economy hit a soft patch early this year as the momentum of both consumption and investment growth weakened.Tighter restrictions around the Lunar New Year holiday in response to…
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China outlines coronavirus origin findings, ahead of long-awaited WHO report
Chinese officials briefed diplomats on Friday on the ongoing research into the origin of Covid-19, ahead of the expected release of a long-awaited report from the World Health Organization.The briefing…
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What’s the link between coronavirus vaccines and gut bacteria? US firm wants people to pass out clues
A US biotech firm trying to figure out why coronavirus vaccines work better for some people than others is searching for clues in an unlikely place: faeces.Persephone Biosciences based in…
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Coronavirus: WHO urges countries to donate 10 million vaccine doses as supplies tighten
The World Health Organization urged countries on Friday to donate Covid-19 vaccine doses to inoculate the most vulnerable in 20 poorer nations after India, a key supplier to the agency’s…
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One in 25 people hospitalised with Covid in UK since December have had vaccine
Sage says majority were likely infected shortly before or soon after jab, before immunity had time to develop Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage One in 25…
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Airlines say planes were stuck on tarmac waiting for Scott Morrison Covid press conferences
Exclusive: international carriers complain of a lack of information from government on changes to flight caps and quarantine limits International airlines have complained that they’re finding out about changes to…
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The Guardian view on China, Xinjiang and sanctions: the gloves are off | Editorial
Beijing wants to silence critics of its treatment of Uighurs. But the impact will be broader China’s response to criticisms of horrifying human rights violations in Xinjiang is clear and…
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Shops can stay open until 10pm when England’s lockdown eased
Robert Jenrick announces extension of opening hours six days a week to help shoppers return to high streets Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Shops will be…
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UK government in talks over expanding Covid travel ‘red list’
Ministers under growing pressure to prevent variants undermining vaccine programme Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Discussions are under way in Whitehall about expanding the travel “red…
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UK Covid: percentage testing positive in England levels off but cases rise in Scotland; R number up slightly – as it happened
Covid cases plateau in England and Northern Ireland but rise in Scotland over the last week; UK’s R number up to 07-0.9. This live blog is now closed – please…