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Long Covid is keeping 2-4 million Americans out of workforce, report says
About 16 million working-age Americans have long-term Covid, according to a Brookings Institution report About 16 million working-age Americans have long-term Covid and 2-4 million are out of work because…
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Parts of England have one NHS dentist for thousands of people, data shows
Analysis reveals locations of dental deserts as continuing fallout from pandemic leaves service ‘on last legs’ Dental patients are still suffering from the fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, as parts…
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Covid disruption must still be taken into account in 2023 GCSEs, say schools
Calls for mitigation measures to remain come on day 2022 grades show downturn in line with official policy Headteachers in England are calling on ministers to delay the return of…
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Sunak accused of ‘rewriting history’ by saying No 10 ignored lockdown harms
Tory leadership hopeful says he was prevented from raising negative effects of Covid measures Politics live: latest updates Rishi Sunak has been accused of trying to “rewrite history” after he…
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Hong Kong Covid-19 curbs weigh on developers, as earnings tumble by as much as 60 per cent
Covid-19 restrictions dragged on the profits of Hong Kong developers in the January to June period, with declines ranging from 40.5 per cent to 58 per cent, filings with the…
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The crises of the past two years have killed the idea that markets will fix everything | Larry Elliott
Government intervention, crucial during Covid, is just as vital now, as energy prices soar and living standards plummet It’s six months this week since Russia invaded Ukraine and, let’s face…
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Coronavirus: cases surge above 8,500, authorities warn of ‘heavy burden’ on Hong Kong’s healthcare system
Authorities also report outbreak involving 33 residents at a home for the elderly. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Sunak says it was a mistake to ‘empower scientists’ during Covid pandemic
Ex-chancellor admits being furious about school closures, adding trade-offs of lockdowns were not properly considered by experts Rishi Sunak has claimed that it was a mistake to “empower scientists” during…
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Trump officials tried to ‘bully’ FDA over Covid treatments, House panel says
Congressional investigation finds new evidence of efforts to override health decisions early in pandemic Officials in the Trump White House tried to pressure health experts to reauthorize a discredited Covid…
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Routine Covid tests in English hospitals to be scrapped next week
Move comes despite near doubling in UK Covid deaths this summer compared with same period to last year Routine Covid tests in English hospitals are to be scrapped next week…