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Pandemic stress triggering unprecedented dental problems – grinding and clenching, cracked teeth: dentists offer solutions
Along with everything else, Covid-19 is also creating problems with our teeth. That’s what dentists say after treating patients who are under stress during the pandemic and taking it out…
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Coronavirus: New Zealand braced for more variants after Omicron, PM says; Singapore minister recovering from Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic will not end with the Omicron variant and New Zealand will have to prepare for more variants of the virus this year, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said…
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Unesco warns of crisis in creative sector with 10m jobs lost due to pandemic
Artists finding it harder than ever to make a living despite being part of one of the fastest growing industries Ten million jobs in creative industries worldwide were lost in…
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‘You let this happen’: nurses accuse government of abandoning aged care workers and residents
Protesting workers say sector is in crisis amid dangerous staff shortages and lack of adequate PPE Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Download the free Guardian…
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Daniel Andrews at odds with Scott Morrison over third vaccine dose for international travellers
People with only two jabs may face being able to travel into Victoria but not access services and hospitality Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Download…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong imposes toughest social-distancing rules yet, with more temporary closures, ban on gatherings of more than 2 families
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing.Key points:– Cap on public gatherings tightened to two people…
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New Zealand Omicron wave likely to peak in March with up to 30,000 cases a day, says Ardern
Prime minister says number of people who get booster vaccines will dictate how high the peak will be As New Zealand hits new records for daily case numbers, prime minister…
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Do you need a booster shot or do you have immunity after you’ve had Covid-19? – video explainer
Guardian Australia’s medical editor Melissa Davey looks at the difference between the immunity to Covid-19 that comes from vaccinations and boosters and that which comes naturally after recovering from infection. Overall, viewing Omicron infection…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong urged to maintain ‘dynamic zero-Covid’ policy, with Beijing officials and state media warning shift will mean disaster for city
Beijing officials and state media have been urging Hong Kong to stick with the “dynamic zero-Covid” strategy, warning that any shift towards “living with the virus” will result in disaster…