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Why is UK considering adding France to travel ban ‘red list’?
Rising cases of Brazilian and South African variants have added to concerns over imported variants Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The growing wave of coronavirus infections…
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European Union tightens Covid-19 vaccine export controls
The European Union has extended its power to stop Covid-19 vaccine exports to the rest of the world, setting the stage for an escalation of tensions with allies and manufacturers…
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Singapore opens coronavirus vaccinations to over 45s, warns of potential disruptions as EU tightens grip on exports
Singapore on Wednesday announced it was expanding its vaccination programme from seniors to everyone above the age of 45 as its Health Minister Gan Kim Yong warned that supplies were…
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Nestle signs pilot deal with co-working firm IWG allowing 10,000 employees in China to work remotely, while DBS surrenders Hong Kong office space in nod to Covid-19
Nestle and DBS are joining the ranks of organisations adapting to the coronavirus pandemic by switching to new work arrangements.While Nestle, the world’s largest food company, will allow all of…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong residents alarmed and confused after government suddenly suspends BioNTech jabs
The abrupt suspension of one of Hong Kong’s two Covid-19 vaccines caused widespread confusion among residents on Wednesday with little information from the government, while some of those who have…
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Two more people die and nine others suffer facial paralysis after taking vaccination shots in Hong Kong; city logs 10 new Covid-19 cases
Two more people have died and nine others experienced facial paralysis after receiving vaccinations for the coronavirus, experts monitoring vaccinations in Hong Kong have revealed. The latest deaths involved two…
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Companies open to the idea of major office redesign as they adapt to the new normal of social distancing
After more than a year of working within the constraints of the coronavirus pandemic, an increasing number of companies are recognising the value of providing their staff various space options,…
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Joe Biden touts $1.9tn Covid rescue package on anniversary of Affordable Care Act
Administration also extended the enrollment period for registering for subsidized health insurance coverage until 15 August Joe Biden marked the 11th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act…
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Coronavirus live news: Brazil suffers record daily deaths; EU to tighten vaccine export guidelines
Brazil Covid deaths pass 3,000 for first time; EU to tighten export rules to stop one-way flow of vaccines; new US surgeon general to focus on Covid, opioids EU to…
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Brazil Covid crisis: fury after Bolsonaro says people will soon lead ‘normal lives’
Screams of ‘murderer’ and ‘liar’ in major cities as president makes televised address to the nation on deadliest day yet Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Loud…