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Coronavirus: families plan for long-delayed reunions as Hong Kong prepares to welcome back foreigners
Pandemic expert says ‘possibility of huge rebound’ in infections reduced by local population’s immunity levels, sufficient supply of quarantine facilities. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Fast, precise, too tough? Lockdowns risk stalling China’s economy
Strict response to virus buckles supply chains, hits consumers and sends unemployment soaring Veteran lorry driver Meng Hong has become an unlikely social media star in recent weeks. Since March,…
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Coronavirus: China’s consumption expected to be ‘dismal’ over Labour Day holiday as Omicron wave rolls on
Analysts have made gloomy predictions for consumption in China over the Labour Day holiday, as health fears and Covid-19 restrictions weigh on domestic travel. Read the original article at South…
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Coronavirus: Shanghai’s new cases rebound after five-day decline, with no end in sight for lockdown
A total of 23,370 new infections were recorded in the previous 24 hours, up 32.6 per cent from a day earlier, while symptomatic cases rose 41.7 per cent. Read the…
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Taiwan won’t go into lockdown like Shanghai despite Covid surge, premier says
Taiwan opts to live with the virus in contrast to Shanghai, which has been criticised for measures taken as part of zero-Covid approach Read all our coronavirus coverage Taiwan will…
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Shanghai’s Covid-19 lockdown takes heavy toll on young families
Many parents say their biggest worry is the quarantine rules which have led to parents being separated from their children. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Lifting of Covid mask mandate on US transportation horrifies health experts
Warning that ‘This is not the time to be pulling back on mitigation measures’ as CDC appeals judge’s overturning of face-covering rule When the US federal government’s mandate requiring masks…
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Dogwhistles and the battle for marginal seats: your campaign questions answered
Each week of the election campaign, Guardian Australia’s politics team answers questions from listeners. This week they cover LNP divisions over Warringah, the contest for marginal seats in Queensland and…
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Covid funding to states should be extended, Daniel Andrews says
Victorian government wants extension of commonwealth funding arrangement to combat pandemic Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Download the free Guardian app; get our morning email…