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Coronavirus: North Korea state media confirm leader Kim Jong-un has been infected with Covid-19
The confirmation by state media comes weeks after Kim Jong-un’s sister, Yo-jong, hinted at her brother’s infection while presiding over an emergency meeting where she declared victory over the virus.…
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As Americans ditch Covid measures, pandemic worsens for the vulnerable
Older adults, immunocompromised and the very young are paying the price for the mask-less freedom of many In the last few months, Dr Jeannina Smith has seen organ transplant recipients…
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China EV makers including Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto take Covid-19 hit as outbreak closes Chengdu car show five days early
Established makers Nio, Xpeng, Li Auto, as well as emerging brands, see a key opportunity to build buzz for new models curtailed as they strive to compete with market leader…
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Coronavirus: full-day classes allowed at Hong Kong secondary schools only if 90 per cent of pupils have had third Covid jab
Education Bureau says secondary schools must ensure 90 per cent of students are triple vaccinated if they plan to hold full-day classes on campus from November. Read the original article…
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China’s strict zero-Covid measures take a large-scale toll on youth mental health
The impact of youth mental illness caused by prolonged lockdowns, family separation, remote learning and dim job prospects may affect China for years. Read the original article at South China…
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Reduced Covid isolation period top of the agenda as national cabinet prepares to meet
Dominic Perrottet pushing for cut to five days, while Daniel Andrews open to shift if supported by health advice Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get…
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Nursery schools ask Hong Kong government to maintain in-person classes despite increase in citywide coronavirus cases
Nursery school operators say government should focus on the need for parents to have children vaccinated rather than suspend classes. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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German government prepares roll-out of adapted Covid-19 vaccine
The vaccine is adapted to the BA.1 variant and Germany will receive about 14 million doses of the vaccines made by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, subject to EU approval. Read the…
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Program providing free home Covid tests to US households is ending
A dispute over who should fund the free kits will leave test sites or insurance reimbursement as the available options The US government is suspending its program of free home…
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US business optimism in China tumbles to an all-time low, with zero-Covid and geopolitical tension top concerns
China’s coronavirus control measures, followed by deteriorating US-China relations and Beijing’s data and cybersecurity rules are top concerns for US firms, according to a new survey. Read the original article…