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Human trafficking in Thailand drops as coronavirus restrictions hinder networks
Police in Thailand last year launched the lowest number of human trafficking investigations in a decade as coronavirus restrictions on businesses and borders hindered criminal networks, according to a soon-to-be…
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Coronavirus: Chile approves CoronaVac as Chinese manufacturer continues to defend its test results
Chile has become the latest country to approve Chinese firm Sinovac Biotech’s coronavirus vaccine, which has been subject to close scrutiny over its efficacy data.The Chilean Public Health Institute granted…
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Coronavirus live: US intends to join Covax, Fauci tells WHO; warning German borders may need to close
United States to join the facility aiming to deliver vaccines to poor countries; Germany may need to close borders, says Merkel’s chief of staff EU could ban travellers from Britain…
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Biden inauguration: 46th president to start first full day in office – live
Biden marks start of presidency with flurry of executive orders Five key takeaways from Biden’s historic inauguration US records second-highest daily toll of Covid deaths at 4,229 Sign up to…
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UK Covid live: Boris Johnson plays down prospect of early end to lockdown
Latest updates: PM says it’s too early to state when UK will be able to lift coronavirus restrictions Williamson hopes schools in England reopen before Easter Glastonbury 2021 officially cancelled…
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Newham to keep Eat for Free school meals scheme after outcry
London borough announces that all primary pupils will continue not having to pay for lunch Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage One of the UK’s most deprived…
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Austrian mayors who got leftover Covid vaccines accused of ‘queue-jumping’
Government clarifies rules on leftover doses after several local officials receive vaccine at care homes Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Local governments officials in Austria have…
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Firm linked to Tory donor Lord Ashcroft wins £350m Covid contract
Contract for Medacs Healthcare, an existing supplier to NHS, is one of largest awarded during pandemic A company linked to the Conservative party donor and former treasurer Lord Ashcroft has…
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After months of US pandemic turmoil under Trump, Biden unveils ambitious Covid-19 strategy
Joe Biden’s administration unveiled a detailed Covid-19 road map on Thursday to boost vaccinations and testing while centring scientific expertise, after the new US president warned during his inaugural speech…
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Fauci: US to repeal anti-abortion rule on aid and join Covax vaccine scheme
US medical adviser’s speech to WHO signals major turnaround on global health policy by Biden administration Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Biden administration will repeal…