Coronavirus Latest News
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Coronavirus: could China inhale its way out of zero-Covid restrictions with oral inoculations?
Authorities in Shanghai have started administering an oral version of the Covid-19 vaccine in a bid to get more booster doses into people. Read the original article at South China…
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Hong Kong bans dry goods stalls at Lunar New Year fair for fourth year in a row citing coronavirus concerns
Only wet goods stalls for farmers to sell flowers will be allowed at 2023 fair, says authorities. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Universal Beijing Resort complies with zero-Covid regime, closes for second time this year following rise in cases
The giant resort closed for the second time this year and did not say when it would reopen, after Covid-19 infections in Beijing rose by two to 20 on Tuesday.…
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Coronavirus: XBB may become dominant strain in Hong Kong, health expert says, pointing to Singapore’s explosion of cases
But Professor Ivan Hung says strong level of immunity against coronavirus subvariants, like XBB, which derive from commonly found local strains. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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‘Alcogenic society’: Australian hospitals see steep rise in severe alcohol-related disease
With alcohol-induced deaths at their highest rate in 10 years, one doctor says a quarter of his hospital’s ICU resources are being used to treat the illness Follow our Australia…
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Shanghai’s ocean freight rates stuck in free fall from Covid-19 highs as weakened global economy exacerbates gloomy outlook
Shippers in Shanghai now charge about US$2,000 to transport a 20-foot equivalent container to the US west coast, down from US$20,000 in the summer of 2021 when the pandemic disrupted…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to allow full-day classes at primary schools if 70 per cent of students double-jabbed, similar rules for secondary sessions eased to 90 per cent with 2 doses
Relaxed measures will take effect starting next month, according to Education Bureau. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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2023 is ‘year of hope’ for Hong Kong, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan, as city vies to reclaim former status
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po described 2023 as ‘a year of hope and opportunities’ for Hong Kong as he went all out to convince financial bigwigs from around the world…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong health chief will have power to nullify ‘problematic’ jab exemptions from Wednesday
The amendments will be submitted to the Legislative Council for negative vetting, meaning lawmakers will vote on them after legislation takes effect. Read the original article at South China Morning…
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Japan needs ‘1 million’ more healthcare staff amid dire shortage, government report says
Medical profession’s pandemic burnout, falling birth rate, fewer young people working, and longer lives has brought intense pressure. Read the original article at South China Morning Post