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UAE approves ‘86 per cent effective’ Chinese coronavirus vaccine
The United Arab Emirates has approved a Chinese Covid-19 vaccine, saying it was 86 per cent effective.Wednesday’s statement issued by the UAE’s health ministry via the official WAM news agency…
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Coronavirus: Widodo’s son set to become Solo mayor as Indonesia holds polls despite pandemic
Millions of Indonesians went to the polls Wednesday in regional elections held despite warnings of a possible spike in coronavirus infections, as early results suggested the president’s son and son-in-law…
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North Korea leader’s sister Kim Yo-jong hits out after South questions coronavirus-free claim
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday lambasted South Korea’s foreign minister for questioning the North’s claim to be coronavirus-free, warning of potential consequences for the…
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Hong Kong coronavirus: Mandatory testing ordered as clusters grow, while 104 new cases confirmed
Health authorities on Wednesday ordered mandatory testing for residents and workers tied to five Covid-19 clusters in Hong Kong, but stopped short of invoking tough new legal powers to lock…
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Florida coronavirus data whistle-blower Rebekah Jones could face prison after agents raid home
A top data scientist who helped build Florida’s Covid-19 dashboard and alleges she was fired from her government job because she refused to manipulate data, could face five years in…
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Singapore ‘cruise to nowhere’ passengers disembark after coronavirus case
A Royal Caribbean “cruise-to-nowhere” from Singapore began disembarking its nearly 1,700 passengers who were confined to their cabins for more than 16 hours on Wednesday after a Covid-19 case was…
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Trump’s ‘Warp Speed’ vaccine summit zooms into alternative reality | David Smith’s sketch
Sketch: The president’s attempt at a victory lap offered a stark contrast to Joe Biden’s sombre yet ambitious event The US government’s drive for a coronavirus vaccine was named “Operation…
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Joe Biden pledges to distribute 100m vaccine shots in first 100 days of presidency – as it happened
President-elect reiterates call for Americans to wear masks Trump campaign official reportedly tests positive days after staff party FDA analysis of Pfizer vaccine raises no safety concerns Texas attorney general…
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Australian politics live: Coalition to put forward IR changes; cruise ship ban extended
Fair Work Commission to be given power to approve agreements that don’t guarantee workers are better off overall. Follow all the latest updates 12.57am GMT The ABC is reporting the…
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Coronavirus live news: UK science chief warns Britons may still need masks next winter; Rudy Giuliani to leave hospital
US cases pass 15m; North Korea lashes out at South Korea over zero cases doubt; Giuliani expects to leave hospital on Wednesday UK woman becomes first in world to receive…