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They said we would ‘build back better’ after Covid. What breathtaking deceit | John Harris
Instead of rewarding us for our suffering, Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak are offering nothing but more hardship The Covid-19 era is not yet over. The worst might have long…
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Hong Kong horse racing fans back eased coronavirus restrictions at city courses, but tourists not yet tempted back
Relaxed rules mean increased numbers, but veteran fans of the turf say Sha Tin racecourse not yet back to normal. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Coronavirus: pop-up window on Beijing health code app scuttles return plans, holds up medical care
Pop-ups effectively banning travel to Beijing become thing of dread as they can delay top-notch medical treatment and threaten livelihoods. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Recovery from Covid-19: Hong Kong says it wants to reopen, but acts like it does not
The government insists reopening as soon as possible is on the cards, but many over-the-top pandemic restrictions remain, to the detriment of our economy. We should take John Lee’s advice…
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Australia news live: severe weather warnings for Qld and Victoria as NSW residents begin flood cleanup; hackers release more Medibank data on dark web
BoM says the Lachlan River at Euabalong may reach around eight metres with major flooding higher than the 1952 flood. Follow latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails,…
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Does exposure to cold and flu viruses weaken or strengthen the immune system?
And is that answer different now in our Covid world? Linda Geddes looks at the evidence and talks to the experts As temperatures drop and November rain falls, the seasonal…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong close to cutting non-emergency services at public hospitals again as Covid cases rise, authority chief warns
Hospital Authority head Tony Ko also notes many elderly patients suffering from long Covid are seeking treatment, as he urges senior residents to get vaccinated Read the original article at…
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World’s largest iPhone factory dangles bonuses to entice part-timers to stay longer after worker exodus
The plant’s iPhone production unit has promised a new retention bonus for contractors, as Foxconn scrambles to cope with soaring orders for the holiday season. Read the original article at…
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Digested week: I’ve finally realised how terrible lockdown was for extroverts
Lockdowns were their equivalent of me being forced go out every day for months I appreciate that I am about to hang my dirty – or at least selfish and…
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China meets with US firms including ExxonMobil, Boeing and Cargill as it seeks to restore market confidence
China’s top economic planning agency met with US multinationals including ExxonMobil, Boeing, Cargill and Emerson Electric this week, signalling it is eager to restore market confidence after the 20th party…