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Nobel-nominated vaccine expert warns of Covid complacency: ‘We’re still losing too many lives’
Dr Peter Hotez says Joe Biden was wrong to say pandemic is over and warns US risks another deadly coronavirus wave soon Joe Biden was wrong to declare the coronavirus…
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Taiwan may restrict Panadol sales to thwart bulk-buying for China
Covid-19 situation across the strait, and concern at home sparked by Taiwan’s reopening for travel, have put strain on medicine supplies Taiwan may restrict the bulk buying of pain relief…
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Coronavirus: with Hong Kong rolling back Covid curbs, here’s what you need to know to enjoy some festive fun
With Christmas and New Year’s Eve fast approaching, the Post breaks down the recent changes to Hong Kong’s anti-epidemic rules. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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NSW Covid wave peaks days before Christmas as scientists develop new nasal vaccine
There were 38,610 people diagnosed with Covid across the state this week, along with 78 deaths Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and…
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China is on the cusp of reopening after three years of Covid. But is the world ready?
Easing restrictions will allow producers in China to ramp up operations. But reopening could also trigger a fresh wave of coronavirus as Chinese tourists once again head overseas. Read the…
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Pill for Covid does not reduce risk of hospitalisation or death, UK study finds
Oxford University’s Panoramic trial suggests molnupiravir can speed up recovery in vaccinated but vulnerable patients An oral antiviral pill for Covid speeds up recovery among vaccinated yet vulnerable patients, but…
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Amid China’s coronavirus crisis, Beijing draws doctors and staff from provinces to ease overwhelmed hospitals
Public scepticism over China’s official virus death toll; high-profile deaths include renowned designer, former footballer and opera singer. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Stay at home if you’re unwell, say experts, as flu and Covid cases rise in England
‘Don’t mingle’ advice comes as UK Health Security Agency says scarlet fever and strep A infections continue to increase Flu and Covid are on the rise in England, with experts…
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China asks people to sign up as delivery riders after zero-Covid pivot unleashed a wave of infections
Local authorities in Beijing, Shanghai and other municipalities have called on healthy citizens to help deliver food takeouts, as more riders call in sick. Read the original article at South…
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China’s sudden reopening has spooked markets, in a case of being careful what you wish for
Markets have been clamouring for Beijing to end the zero-Covid policy for some time, well aware that the exit would not be a smooth one. Now that China has opened…