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Coronavirus: US diplomats cautiously praised China’s transparency in early days
In January last year, as the first cases of Covid-19 were detected in Wuhan, US diplomats based in China offered guarded praise for Beijing’s level of transparency compared to the…
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Donald Trump can’t play golf in Scotland during Joe Biden’s inauguration, says leader Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland’s leader Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday poured cold water on rumours that Donald Trump was set to visit, saying even the US president was subject to coronavirus travel restrictions.Speculation has…
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Coronavirus: WHO chief ‘very disappointed’ China hasn’t granted entry to investigation team
The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday that he is “disappointed” Chinese officials have not finalised the permissions to allow a team of experts into China to…
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Therapy 101: what to expect, and how your mental health can benefit from talking to a therapist
Considering what we’re living through, we’re all probably due for some therapy.If you’ve never done therapy before, the concept can seem a little daunting. Are you just sitting in a…
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Coronavirus: World Bank cuts global growth estimate, but sees big Chinese recovery
The World Bank on Tuesday downgraded its outlook for the global economy, and warned the situation could deteriorate if Covid-19 infections accelerate or the vaccine roll-out is delayed.The coronavirus pandemic…
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Rishi Sunak builds bridge to post-Covid UK – but will it stand up?
Many stretched businesses and workers are wondering how they can survive Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Throughout the pandemic, bridge building has been a favourite metaphor…
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Rishi Sunak builds bridge to post-Covid UK – but will it stand up?
Many stretched businesses and workers are wondering how they can survive Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Throughout the pandemic, bridge building has been a favourite metaphor…
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Chinese vaccine makers to apply for clearance in the Philippines, as Duterte tries to block probe into illegal inoculations
Two Chinese pharmaceutical firms plan to apply this week for their Covid-19 vaccines to be cleared for emergency use in the Philippines, according to a top diplomat, while President Rodrigo…
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Coronavirus: UK government offers US$6.2 billion to support businesses as third lockdown begins
England on Tuesday entered a strict national lockdown aimed at stemming a steep rise in virus cases that a senior government minister warned could last into March.Britain’s economy now looks…
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Coronavirus live news: Italy to keep nationwide restrictions in place; Russia reports 24,246 new cases
Italy has decided to keep nationwide restrictions in place while relaxing curbs on weekdays; Russia reports 518 deaths and 24,246 new cases Lockdown in England likely in place until March,…