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US passes 250,000 deaths from coronavirus
Bleak landmark comes as more than 11m have been infected Biden Covid adviser warns of further hardship over winter The United States has seen more than 250,000 deaths due to…
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Coronavirus: US death toll at world record 250,000 after highest daily fatalities in months
The death toll from Covid-19 in the United States passed 250,000 on Wednesday, the day after the country recorded the highest number of victims in nearly four months, a chilling…
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Covid vaccines should not be seen as ‘unicorn’ solution, says WHO chief – video
Michael Ryan, the head of the World Health Organization’s emergencies programme, has said that while vaccines are effective tools, they are not the lone solution to ending the coronavirus pandemic.…
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In a post-coronavirus pandemic world, technology may not be the panacea
With the election of Joe Biden as the next US president, a collective sigh of relief spread across much of the world’s media. Normality, as well as a vaccine, had…
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New York City public schools to close again as coronavirus cases rise
Closure plan after city reaches 3% Covid test positivity rate Mayor Bill de Blasio: ‘We must fight the second wave’ Public schools in New York City will close again on…
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Norwegian Air files for bankruptcy protection in Ireland
Low-cost airline to continue reduced flight schedule and shares will still be traded in Oslo Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Low-cost airline Norwegian Air has filed…
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Restaurants and pubs call for help as 72% fear closing permanently
Trade bodies plead for action to save thousands of companies and jobs hit by Covid measures Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Seven out of 10 UK…
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England told to expect tougher Covid rules to allow for festive gatherings
Local councils expecting rules to be tighter than three-tier system but to allow shops to stay open Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers are expected to…
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The Guardian view on pandemic procurement: contracts for cronies | Editorial
A report on government contracts during the first wave of the pandemic reveals an alarming disregard for due diligence and process At prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Boris Johnson suggested…
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Los Angeles county imposes new Covid rules and readies for mandatory curfew
If coronavirus cases in the county continue to rise, officials will implement the 10pm curfew and a three-week lockdown Los Angeles county imposed new restrictions on businesses Tuesday and is…