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How Bali escaped becoming a coronavirus hotspot
Bali, the resort island popular with backpackers, was always seen as a fertile ground for the coronavirus as millions of foreign tourists flock to its beaches. But it is today…
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As Hong Kong schools reopen, give students space and time to catch up
Hong Kong officials have made painstaking efforts to keep local coronavirus infections at bay, imposing social distancing measures such as the closure of schools since early February. With face-to-face teaching…
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Go beyond cash: empower Hong Kong nurses to offer specialty support in primary health care
In recognising the expertise and contribution of specialty nurses in Hong Kong, the Hospital Authority recently announced a monthly allowance of HK$2,000 (US$258) for eligible registered nurses with recognised specialty…
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Digital divide narrows between Chinese youth in urban and rural areas
The digital divide between mainland Chinese youth in the country’s urban and rural areas has narrowed, according to the latest government data, helping expand the number of connected users in…
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Coronavirus: call for Hong Kong Covid-19 survivors to donate plasma, which tests show kills infection
The Hong Kong Red Cross has appealed to recovered Covid-19 patients in the city to donate blood plasma to help those still sick with the disease, saying it can dramatically…
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US still has no coronavirus plan, whistle-blower Rick Bright says, warning that Americans are at risk
Despite White House claims, the US still lacks a comprehensive battle plan against the coronavirus in critical areas including masks, testing, treatments and vaccines, whistle-blower Rick Bright warned on Thursday…
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Coronavirus map of the US: latest cases state by state
The number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 continues to grow in the US. Mike Pence, the vice-president, is overseeing the US response to the coronavirus. So far, 80% of patients…
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Covid-19 has been a ‘roller-coaster ride’ for Asia’s food delivery business, says Foodpanda Asia CEO
The Covid-19 pandemic has fuelled a new appetite for food deliveries in Asia and around the world as more people work from home but it has also brought urgent challenges…
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Why China won’t be paying the West coronavirus reparations any time soon
Those in the West who blame China for the Covid-19 pandemic and demand reparations for the damage to their economies have probably done Beijing a favour.They have unwittingly – or…
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White House says no plans for a President Pelosi if Donald Trump and Mike Pence are incapacitated by coronavirus
This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Quit Forgey on politico.com on May 14, 2020.White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany revealed on…