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Suzhou a new front in China’s all-out battle against Omicron coronavirus variant
The eastern Chinese city of Suzhou banned all public gatherings and postponed the start of the spring semester on Monday after seven people linked to an industrial park tested positive…
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Covid ‘onslaught’ has overwhelmed Hong Kong’s capacity, leader says
Carrie Lam says her government will work with Chinese officials to combat ‘worrying’ situation as cases soar Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Hong Kong’s leader, Carrie…
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PM got copy of report into Tudge allegations on 28 January – as it happened
Report into allegations against education minister was given to Scott Morrison last month; Peter Dutton’s comments about China ‘making a decision’ who to back in federal election ruled out of…
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Taiwan looks to ease Covid-19 quarantine rules, gradually resume ‘normal life’
Taiwan aims to ease its strict Covid-19 quarantine policy from next month as it needs to gradually resume normal life and reopen to the world, the government said on Monday.Since…
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Home affairs department paid $16,000 to rent senior official’s ACT home through Airbnb
Deal was part of a half-a-million-dollar program for staff quarantining on returning from overseas Download the free Guardian app; get our morning email briefing The home affairs department paid $16,000…
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Bereaved families call for PM to lose say over UK Covid inquiry topics
Exclusive: Group believes police investigation into No 10 rule-breaking claims compromises Boris Johnson’s position Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Families bereaved by Covid want Boris Johnson…
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Coronavirus: NZ anti-vaccine mandate protest enters day 7; South Korea to offer fourth vaccine dose
New Zealand’s prime minister on Monday said protesters opposing coronavirus mandates were using “intimidation and harassment”, as authorities appeared to take a harsher stance toward the convoy of demonstrators that…
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NZ Covid outbreak ‘like nothing we’ve experienced’, Ardern says, as cases skyrocket
Virus-free for much of the pandemic, New Zealand is now reporting near-daily record case numbers See all our coronavirus coverage New Zealand’s prime minister has warned that the country is…
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Key US-Canada border bridge reopens after police clear blockade
Ambassador bridge linking Detroit and city of Windsor cleared of protesters, ending six-day standoff The key Ambassador bridge trade link between Canada and the United States has reopened after police…