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‘People tell me they’re not ready to work’: how long-term sickness blighted a town
Hastings has the highest number of young people in England in bad health. But, amid a national epidemic of forced economic inactivity, there is hope On a Wednesday night in…
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What is the pandemic accord and why have negotiations been so difficult?
The accord – conceived during Covid to prevent and respond to pandemics – will top the agenda at the World Health Assembly Global health leaders will gather in Geneva on…
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Church of England figures show attendances hit by Covid
Data reveals pandemic accelerated decline in number of worshippers regularly attending C of E services The Covid pandemic accelerated a decline in the number of people who regularly attend Church…
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Covid-19 remains a worse killer than the flu, US study finds
Despite the pandemic being over, Covid-19 carries a 35 per cent higher risk of death in hospital patients, study finds. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Concerns grow for Chinese citizen journalist after supposed jail release
Zhang Zhan, jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan, has made no contact with outside world Concerns are growing about the wellbeing of one of China’s most prominent citizen journalists…
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Now is the time to talk about vaccines, but Covid-19 leaves polarising legacy
Anti-vaxxers and jab proponents push warring narratives, making rational discussions about medical benefits and risks difficult. But the best time for candour and intensive research is now – before another…
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‘So much death and upset’: the nurses quitting the NHS after Covid – a photo essay
Working as a nurse in the NHS through the Covid pandemic gave Hannah Grace Deller a unique perspective on the hardship faced by her profession. She has photographed several nurses…
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AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine is no more – but its remarkable success must not be forgotten | Robin McKie
Although dogged by controversy, the firm’s coronavirus jab saved the lives of millions and helped avert humanitarian crises in nations unable to access costly alternatives Last week’s announcement that AstraZeneca…
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Chinese woman jailed for reporting on Covid in Wuhan to be freed after four years
Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan’s search for the truth during the early days of the pandemic was seen as a threat by the authorities A Chinese citizen journalist who has been…