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‘Cummings effect’: why are people bending lockdown rules?
Analysis: experts say erosion of trust in government contributes to liberal interpretation of guidance Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Photographs of crowded beaches, parks and queues…
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How coronavirus lockdowns changed attitudes to sex and relationships
Scientists have long accepted that sex is one of the least important aspects of a good relationship, but the impact of coronavirus-related lockdowns appears to have turned that conventional wisdom…
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Covid lockdown: what can be done to tighten the rules in England?
From narrowing the definition of key worker to increasing mask use, scientists suggest ways to fight the rising infection rate Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage With…
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The new UK Covid variant: your questions answered
You asked us about the fast-spreading coronavirus variant, here are the answers Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage How do scientists know the new UK variant is…
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The Philippines looks to start Covid-19 vaccine drive by February with doses from Sinovac
The Philippines is looking to begin its Covid-19 vaccination drive next month, when the first 50,000 doses it has secured from Chinese firm Sinovac are expected to arrive, according to…
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Coronavirus in China: Hebei legislature postpones annual session amid surge in cases
Mainland China has seen its biggest daily increase in Covid-19 cases in more than five months, as new infections surged in Hebei province neighbouring Beijing.Hebei on Monday reported 82 new…
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Coronavirus live news: half a million under lockdown in Beijing; new curbs as Malaysia hits ‘breaking point’
Half a million under lockdown in Beijing to stamp out a handful of cases; Malaysia to impose strict restrictions to fight surge in cases England told to prepare for worst…
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England’s crisis can’t be blamed on the new Covid variant alone | Gabriel Scally
Rather than getting ahead of the virus, the UK government has continually searched for a magic bullet that doesn’t exist England is now paying the price for the government’s failure…
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Vaccines chief: we don’t want to ‘go any tougher’ on England lockdown – video
The UK’s Covid vaccine deployment minister, Nadhim Zahawi, confirmed England’s restrictions were being reviewed but said the lockdown was already ‘pretty tough’. Zahawi told Sky News: ‘The lockdown is actually…
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UK Covid news: minister confirms restrictions being reviewed amid concerns people mixing too much
Latest updates: Nadhim Zahawi says restrictions under review after concerns over compliance to rules; Chris Whitty warns ‘we’re at worst point of epidemic’ England told to prepare for worst weeks…