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China puts 65m people into semi-lockdown ahead of party summit
Offices, schools and shops to close before congress at which Xi expected to get third presidential term China has intensified its efforts to rein in outbreaks of Covid-19 ahead of…
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Victorian government repeatedly warned of ‘precarious’ situation at triple-zero agency
Government was made aware of Esta’s vulnerable financial position as long ago as 2015 Get our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news podcast The Victorian government was…
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Coronavirus: Taiwan to resume visa-free entry for some countries in latest reopening move
Visitors from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Europe and Taipei allies will not need a visa from next Monday. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong officials told to ‘consider children’s growth’ after parents complain about extending vaccine pass to 5-year-olds
Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights received more than 1,600 messages over weekend from parents worrying about restricted access citywide for young ones. Read the original article at South China…
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Humans were not the only primates to get lockdown blues, UK study finds
When zoos were closed some primates became solitary and sedentary while others displayed dominant behaviour Humans weren’t the only ones to develop bad habits during lockdown. According to new research,…
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Losses from ‘heart-wrenching’ puppy scams increase 1,000% over last two years
Australian consumer group Choice says people more vulnerable to being ripped off with fake dogs and cats during Covid pandemic Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates…
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Hong Kong domestic helpers under financial stress in pandemic, and are not getting enough sleep
Many Hong Kong domestic helpers suffered financial stress during the pandemic, and over half don’t sleep enough, a survey found. For some, their employers have helped them emotionally. Read the…
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Coronavirus: more children inoculated as Hong Kong prepares to expand vaccine pass scheme to residents aged 5
One inoculation centre says about 1,600 children received jabs on Saturday, compared with 600 to 700 on typical weekdays. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong health minister slams report suggesting internal conflict on quarantine, city logs over 10,000 cases 3 times in 4 days
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says report had cost the media its integrity, while city logs highest daily Covid tally since March 24. Read the original article at South China…
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Will Covid-19 chills and slumping economy keep China from becoming world’s largest luxury goods market?
Since 2020, factors such as Beijing’s zero-Covid policy, the crisis in the property sector and a huge number of lay-offs appear to have stirred up an increasing amount of self…