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Coronavirus: Hong Kong panel recommends Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for use, but seeks more information over Norway deaths
A government advisory panel has recommended the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in Hong Kong, paving the way for a mass inoculation campaign after Lunar New…
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Coronavirus UK: Covid cases, deaths and vaccinations today
Are UK coronavirus cases rising in your local area and nationally? Check week-on-week changes across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and the latest figures from public health authorities Coronavirus…
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Coronavirus: Malaysia unveils US$3.7 billion aid package as cases surge; Japan’s Suga vows to get country ‘back to normal’
Malaysia unveiled a 15 billion ringgit (US$3.7 billion) Covid-19 aid package on Monday to help the economy weather the impact from a fresh surge in virus cases.The plan – the…
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I never thought of Zimbabwe as a haven of stability. This year, I finally could | Michelle Kambasha
My family fled the country in the 1990s, but its cautious handling of the pandemic has made it feel safer than Britain Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus…
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The weather’s dismal but it shouldn’t stop us enjoying our local wildlife this lockdown | Chris Packham
Winter is when you get the very best out of your senses. Bare trees mean that you can hear every sound and watch for birds Do you remember the first…
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China’s efforts to bolster health care system against future crises will see growth in demand for medical equipment outlive Covid-19 pandemic, says Mindray
China’s demand for patient monitoring systems and ventilators will keep growing even with Covid-19 largely under control, according to a senior official of Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics, the country’s largest…
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Joe Biden to call for ‘America United’ as Donald Trump skips inauguration
Joe Biden ascends to the US presidency on Wednesday with an inaugural speech outlining how he’ll tackle the health and economic crises he inherits while attempting to knit the country…
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China’s recovering economy needs to cool down to manage overheating risks
Sometimes you can get too much of a good thing. In China’s case, it might be time to step off the policy gas. Beijing has done a great job fighting…
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Shed parties and illegal races: UK police crack down on Covid-19 rulebreakers
Police ramp up enforcement of lockdown rules, breaking up illegal gatherings and fining individuals Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Police have issued fines to coronavirus rule…
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Victoria opens border to most of Sydney; tournament tennis player tests positive – as it happened
Victoria premier says people in most of Sydney can apply for a permit to travel to the state while 10 LGAs still remain in red zones. This blog is now…