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Global Covid-19 death toll nears 6 million as pandemic enters third year
The official global death toll from Covid-19 is on the verge of eclipsing 6 million – underscoring that the pandemic, now entering its third year, is far from over.The milestone…
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Chatham Islands, one of world’s most remote places, records first Covid cases
The islands, 800km east of New Zealand, had been among several other isolated nations and territories that had so far evaded the virus See all our coronavirus coverage After nearly…
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As Omicron fades, hopes the Covid-19 pandemic is over may be premature
With Covid-19 cases and deaths slowing in momentum over recent weeks, some countries are rolling back restrictions amid optimism that the spread of Omicron has brought the world closer to…
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‘People are looking for hope’: tarot cards, psychics and spiritual healing more popular in Hong Kong amid pandemic
Letao Wang has spent more than 10 years dispensing advice on love, money and careers to hundreds of people in Hong Kong from all walks of life.What’s different in today’s…
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Hong Kong vs Singapore: a look at the Covid-19 numbers that truly matter
When the Covid-19 pandemic first reared its ugly head, governments responded with different policies. In Singapore, right at the start, pandemic policy was made very clear. Our economy depends on…
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Truck convoy loops around Washington DC to protest Covid restrictions
The ‘people’s convoy’ of around 1,000 vehicles threaten a week of traffic disruptions around US capital A long line of huge semi-articulated trucks, recreational vehicles and cars was circling Washington…
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‘People’s Convoy’ truck protest drives laps around Washington
Hundreds of trucks, recreational vehicles and cars were circling the outskirts of Washington on Sunday, threatening to cause traffic backups around the capital as part of a protest against pandemic…
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Film industry banks on The Batman to mark start of ‘post-Covid’ cinema
UK box office sales forecast to double this year to £1.1bn – just short of pre-pandemic levels – after lifting of all coronavirus restrictions The release of The Batman, starring…
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Harry Potter star Jessie Cave in hospital after catching Covid while pregnant
The actor, best known for her role as Lavender Brown, says her symptoms have lasted for weeks Harry Potter star Jessie Cave has been admitted to hospital after testing positive…
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Optimism is waning but conditions are right for a good year for business
Small businesses say they are struggling but the economy is poised to bounce back from the pandemic in 2022 Small businesses today are struggling and their optimism is waning. Or…