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February 17, 2022
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There’s a reason thousands of people take quack cures for Covid

While scientists were coming up with vaccines, many people fell into online communities that sprang up around quick fixes, conspiracy, and livestock medicines Every day, in social media groups with…
February 17, 2022
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Coronavirus: what Singapore’s home test kits can teach Hong Kong about the ART of war on Covid-19

When bank worker Angelica Lim caught Covid-19 over the Lunar New Year, she was told to isolate for three days and then do a rapid antigen test using a home…
February 17, 2022
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Minister asked why refugees still stuck in Park hotel if not security risks – as it happened

Australia records at least 63 Covid deaths; Karen Andrews quizzed over refugees at Park Hotel; Moderna vaccine approved for children aged six and over. This blog is now closed Victoria…
February 17, 2022
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China’s zero-Covid policy under review as economic pressure mounts, chief epidemiologist says

Multiple teams in China are studying how to improve the country’s anti-pandemic policies, as economic pressure from its zero-Covid approach intensifies, according to one of the nation’s most prominent epidemiologists.Wu…
February 17, 2022
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Coronavirus Hong Kong: officials report 6,116 cases and relax discharge criteria for patients

Hong Kong reported a record of more than 6,100 confirmed coronavirus cases and over 6,300 suspected infections on Thursday, as officials relaxed discharge criteria for patients to relieve pressure on…
February 17, 2022
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Cabinet splits emerge over ‘living with Covid’ strategy and free testing

Sajid Javid expected to push to retain some free testing against Treasury demand to slash budget Cabinet splits have emerged over the government’s “living with Covid” strategy, with Sajid Javid…
February 17, 2022
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Hong Kong should consider postponing chief executive election to prioritise Covid-19 fight, pro-Beijing heavyweight, advisers say

A pro-Beijing heavyweight and three advisers to Hong Kong’s leader have called for the city’s chief executive race to be postponed in light of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s warning that…
February 17, 2022
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Japan to ease Covid border controls after two years of ‘seclusion policy’

Reports say PM will raise caps on arrivals and shorten quarantine times amid complaints that tough measures were worsening chronic labour shortage See all our coronavirus coverage Japan is to…
February 17, 2022
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Coronavirus: Japan, Australia to ease some restrictions, while South Korea and New Zealand battle with record infections

Japan is set to announce easing of its strict border controls by increasing the daily quota for foreign arrivals and shortening the quarantine requirement beginning in March, following criticisms that…
February 17, 2022
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Victoria and NSW ease Covid restrictions but indoor mask mandates remain for now

QR codes for retail store check-ins have been abolished and dancing at nightclubs is back as the two states continue to reopen Follow our Australia news live blog for the…

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