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Coronavirus vaccine: China can meet demand ‘at home and abroad’
China is giving priority to coronavirus inoculation campaigns at home but will still be able to honour promises of vaccines for other countries, according to a senior official in charge…
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The naked protest at this year’s César awards looked radical. In fact, it was a national embarrassment
Given the French state’s generous artist benefits, and the plight of creatives worldwide during the pandemic, Corinne Masiero’s behaviour rang hollow Another year, another happening at the Césars ceremony, France’s…
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Zoom’s worst side-effect? Staring at yourself | Larry Ryan
Something about video calling hypnotises you into gazing at your own image. I can’t wait to shake the habit In the time it takes me to close the 47 unread…
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Coronavirus: woman who died from blood clot after AstraZeneca vaccine had ‘unusual symptoms’, Denmark says
A 60-year old Danish woman who died of a blood clot after receiving AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine had “highly unusual” symptoms, according to the Danish Medicines Agency.The woman had a low…
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In the Philippines, students suffer as Covid-19 school shutdowns drag on
Andrix Serrano studies alone inside a Manila slum shack he shares with his street-sweeper grandmother. Like many in his fourth-grade class, he has no internet for his closed school’s online…
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Coronavirus: Thailand to start using AstraZeneca vaccine after delay over safety; Duterte’s spokesman has Covid-19
Thailand will start using the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday after a brief delay due to concerns over its safety, officials said, with the prime minister and his cabinet due…
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Coronavirus: US consulate in Hong Kong temporarily closes after being caught up in outbreak; six more buildings locked down as city reports 30 new cases
An expanding Covid-19 outbreak engulfing Hong Kong’s wealthier neighbourhoods, white-collar workers and expatriate community has now spread to the US consulate, which closed on Monday after two employees became infected.For…
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Coronavirus: China’s plans for ‘vaccine passport’ may be hampered by lack of data, diplomats say
After closing its borders to almost all foreign visitors for over a year, China has floated the idea of allowing international travel ahead of its hosting of the Winter Olympic…
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Why some countries have suspended the AstraZeneca vaccine and what it means for Australia – explainer
Despite inoculation suspensions across Europe, authorities and experts say there is no link between the Covid-19 vaccine and blood clots Several European countries, including Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands and Ireland,…
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Angela Merkel’s losses in two German state polls could shape federal politics
This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Matthew Karnitschnig on politico.eu on March 15, 2021.A collapse in support for Angela Merkel’s Christian…