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‘I’m still at half-capacity’: long Covid sufferers reflect on brutal year
We speak again to victims of the virus on the slow process of recovery, and the many setbacks they have endured since catching the disease As weeks have turned to…
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21 things to look forward to in 2021 – from meteor showers to the Olympics
From finally seeing the back of Donald Trump to being in a football stadium – the new year is full of promise You probably found a few things to enjoy…
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‘We see huge benefits’: firms adopt four-day week in Covid crisis
Rishi Sunak could prevent steep rise in unemployment if he supports move, says thinktank When Target Publishing cut staff pay after the first coronavirus lockdown last year, the magazine group…
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I won’t make the same mistakes again: Milan mayor on his green Covid recovery plan
Beppe Sala, who admits to making errors in his early response to the crisis, explains why he is seeking sustainable solutions Milan’s mayor, Beppe Sala, admits he made mistakes. In…
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A new national lockdown – podcast
2021 has begun in crisis mode for Boris Johnson’s government as it scrambles to control new Covid infections by closing schools and implementing a new national lockdown. Peter Walker reports…
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Hong Kong fourth wave: Carrie Lam promises better coronavirus contact tracing, says ‘zero infections’ not necessary to ease social-distancing measures
Hong Kong’s leader revealed on Tuesday that the government planned to improve contact tracing of Covid-19 infections by pouring more manpower into the effort, admitting it could have done a…
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Watching New Zealand’s Covid success from bungling Britain has been torture | Todd Atticus
Living between the two countries, I know that the British government’s best isn’t good enough Like most Britons this past year, I’ve spent more time than I care to admit…
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As Thailand lines up coronavirus jabs, confusion reigns on when inoculation campaign can begin
Thailand has taken steps to secure even more doses of Covid-19 vaccine after a dramatic rise of coronavirus cases in mid-December plunged the country into another partial lockdown, yet questions…
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Medical staycations offered in Hong Kong, as clinic and hotels look to make up for lack of tourists
The coronavirus pandemic has placed unparalleled demands on modern health care systems. Fearful of contracting the virus, many people have steered clear of hospitals and avoided doctor’s waiting rooms for…
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Supermarkets adopt wider aisles, contactless payment as Covid-19 pandemic forces rethink in store design
The coronavirus pandemic has triggered a rethink in the design of supermarkets. Operators are implementing changes such as wider aisles, easing congestion at entry points and adopting contactless payment technology…