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Zero-Covid measures cause chaos as China prepares for Beijing summit
President Xi Jinping expected to start third term while citizens express frustration with restrictions Lockdowns and travel restrictions are continuing to cause chaos across China in the run-up to a…
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Coronavirus in China: more cases to come in Xinjiang amid outbreak uncertainty, says health official
Improper mask wearing and reopening workplaces in September contributed to latest resurgence in infection, says Xinjiang CDC expert. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong restaurants welcome groups of 12 under eased social distancing, with operators expecting more evening bookings
Government increases number of diners allowed to sit together in restaurant from eight to 12 and raises limit on groups in gyms, yoga studios and karaoke lounges. Read the original…
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Covid bereavement in UK has affected prospects of tens of thousands – report
Commission finds lack of formal support has had serious impact on health, education and economic outcomes Covid-19 has left tens of thousands of bereaved people in the UK facing serious…
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Queensland officer gave daughter ‘police escort’ to evade Covid restrictions at NSW border
Robert William Eickenloff claimed the woman’s paperwork was ‘all good’ as they crossed a checkpoint Get our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news podcast A Queensland police…
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The end to mandatory Covid isolation is a gut punch for medically vulnerable Australians | Craig Wallace
The community has moved on but the virus hasn’t – leaving us trapped and exposed Last week’s announcement that the government intends to end mandatory isolation requirements was a gut…
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Fake Covid jab exemptions: Hongkongers affected by doctors’ arrests and invalidation of more than 20,000 certificates can visit public clinics for free reassessment
Announcement comes after criticism of sweeping move to wipe out more than half of exemptions in use citywide, following police operations against seven doctors. Read the original article at South…
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US Covid recovery in ‘jeopardy’ unless poorer countries helped, group warns
Congressional group writes letter urging Biden to extend WTO agreement aimed at easing generic vaccine exports US recovery from the Covid pandemic is in “jeopardy” unless the Biden administration supports…
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How close are we to the end of the pandemic?
Australia is scrapping mandatory Covid isolation, with exemptions for high-risk settings, after similar moves in the UK and other countries. This comes after the World Health Organization last month declared…
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Hong Kong to give away 500,000 airline tickets next year as part of global campaign to revive tourism
Head of Tourism Board says plan is part of global promotion next year once Hong Kong removes all epidemic curbs for arrivals. Read the original article at South China Morning…