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Coronavirus: WHO investigators visit provincial disease control centre in Wuhan
A World Health Organization team investigating the origins of the coronavirus pandemic has visited a provincial disease control centre that had an early hand in managing the outbreak.The WHO investigators…
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Being a lateral flow tester, I have ended up at school while the kids are not | Zoe Williams
It is unnatural to tell an adult to blow their own nose, and I never know where to look when they’re doing the swab. But I’m still very happy to…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple cancels Lunar New Year inaugural incense burning for first time in 99-year history
One of Hong Kong’s largest Taoist temples has for the first time in its 99-year history scrapped the Lunar New Year ritual of burning the inaugural incense stick of the…
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EU secures more Covid-19 vaccine doses amid supply chaos
The European Union announced progress in its battle to get the vaccine doses promised it by drugs manufacturers, as protesters in several countries staged fresh demonstrations against their governments’ action…
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From travel to breathing, how the pandemic has made wellness a must-have, and six ways it is changing our lives
As the world broke through the astounding milestone of 100 million known Covid-19 cases, the Global Wellness Institute released its trends report for 2021. Chief among its messages: wellness has…
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Coronavirus: Republicans want Joe Biden to downsize US$1.9 trillion pandemic stimulus plan
Ten moderate Republican US senators urged President Joe Biden to significantly downsize his sweeping US$1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package to win bipartisan support as Democrats in Congress prepared to push…
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Perth and Western Australia’s Covid restrictions and coronavirus lockdown rules explained
Nearly 2 million people are living under lockdown conditions after a WA hotel quarantine worker contracted Covid. For what reasons can residents leave home? Is mask-wearing compulsory? Is travelling permitted?…
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China January factory activity expands at slowest pace in seven months
Chinese factory activity expanded at the slowest pace in seven months at the start of 2021, weighed down by falling export orders amid a surging pandemic and rising costs, a…
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Despite Hong Kong’s bar closures, some drinking more than ever amid coronavirus pandemic, concern group warns
Hong Kong’s pubs and bars may be closed, but a group of public health experts has warned some drinkers are consuming more alcohol than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic, a…
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Coronavirus: as millions are vaccinated, foreigners in China seek clarity over how and when to get the jab
One month into the national roll-out of Covid-19 vaccinations for priority groups, foreigners in China are still confused about how and when they can get vaccinated.With only a few countries…