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Matt Hancock says tougher coronavirus restrictions ‘down to people’s behaviour’ – video
The health secretary has said he will not rule out another national coronavirus lockdown. In an interview with Sky News, Matt Hancock said further measures to curb the spread of…
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Singapore confirms police will have access to Covid-19 contact-tracing data
Singapore said on Monday its police will be able to use data obtained by its coronavirus contact-tracing technology for criminal investigations, a decision likely to increase privacy concerns around the…
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Tier 5, closed schools? The new restrictions England could face
As coronavirus spreads rapidly, what are the options for the government? Update: the new Covid lockdown rules in England Full story: England to enter toughest lockdown since March Coronavirus –…
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South Koreans scramble for cosmetic surgery as end to pandemic mask-wearing nears
When Ryu Han-na, a 20-year-old university student, got cosmetic surgery on her nose in mid-December, she had a simple reason: it might be the last chance to do so covertly…
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Coronavirus: UK rolls out Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine but new strains are cause for ‘incredible worry’
Britain on Monday began rolling out the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, a possible game-changer in fighting the disease worldwide, while China raced to inoculate millions with a home-grown prophylactic.Britain started the…
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Hancock: England could face tighter Covid lockdown rules within 24 hours
Health secretary says NHS is under pressure but defends decision to keep open many schools Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The government could bring in even…
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Oxford man, 82, first in world to get Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
Dialysis patient Brian Pinker received jab at Oxford’s Churchill hospital on Monday morning Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage An 82-year-old retired maintenance manager has become the…
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Singaporeans won’t be able to choose between coronavirus vaccines: Health Minister Gan Kim Yong
The 5.7 million citizens and long-term residents of Singapore eligible for a free Covid-19 vaccination will not be able to choose which shot they take, as this would “unnecessarily complicate…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong extends social-distancing rules for two weeks, school campuses to remain closed until after Lunar New Year
Social-distancing measures including a ban on public gatherings of more than two people and restaurant dine-in services after 6pm will continue for two more weeks, officials revealed, as Hong Kong…
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Coronavirus crisis has jolted India to strengthen itself and step up on the global stage
The year 2020 is one that all would like to forget in a hurry. The coronavirus pandemic created a global crisis with no parallels in living memory. Governments around the…