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Hong Kong fourth wave: airport passenger numbers plunge 89 per cent for year amid coronavirus pandemic, with under 9 million for first time since 1985
Fewer than 9 million passengers passed through Hong Kong International Airport last year, the lowest level since 1985, new data is expected to show this week.The dismal numbers reflect nearly…
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Craig Kelly’s Covid claims not backed by evidence, chief medical officer says
CMO Paul Kelly refutes Liberal MP’s views as Malcolm Turnbull calls for Scott Morrison to do more about misinformation Australia’s chief medical officer has rejected unproven claims about Covid-19 treatments…
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As US coronavirus deaths hit record high, all arrivals will now need a negative test result
The United States on Tuesday announced all air travellers entering the country will need a negative Covid-19 test before departure, as the country hit a record of nearly 4,500 deaths…
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Hong Kong fourth wave: minister promises tough safety checks after Sinovac’s Covid-19 vaccine performs worse than expected in new study
Covid-19 vaccines will be subject to robust safety procedures before they are distributed to the Hong Kong public, a senior official has pledged after one brand procured by the city…
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Coronavirus: Japan expands emergency to seven more prefectures as cases rocket
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga decided on Wednesday to expand a state of emergency over the Covid-19 pandemic to some other parts of the country as Japan suffered a resurgence of…
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Chinese local governments ban rural weddings and funerals to halt spread of Covid-19
Local governments across China are shutting down funerals and weddings to cut the risk of Covid-19 spreading across rural areas.China reported 55 newly confirmed cases by the end of Monday,…
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Tory MPs say Johnson’s future rests on a successful vaccine programme
Analysis: while PM has won support for lockdown measures, many Tories fear he has lost some voters for good Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage There is…
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Boris Johnson’s bike ride: a ‘storm in a teacup’ or ‘eroding public confidence’?
The PM’s Sunday cycle across London has provoked mixed reactions among the public, police and politicians Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson’s cycle ride to…
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UK coronavirus live: Met chief calls for local exercise rules to be clarified after row about PM’s cycle ride
Latest updates: police warning comes as ministers consider tighter regulations Boris Johnson under fire over bike ride seven miles from No 10 Police won’t enforce mask-wearing in supermarkets Royal Mail…
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Coronavirus live news: German lockdown could last up to 10 weeks; China locks down Langfang city
German officials concerned about spread of UK variant; China introduces new curbs in areas surrounding Beijing England told to prepare for worst weeks of Covid pandemic China agrees to let…