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Failure to prevent pandemics at source is ‘greatest folly’, say scientists
Protecting wildlife to stop viruses jumping to humans would save far more than it costs, analysis shows Preventing future pandemics at source would cost a small fraction of the damage…
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The Guardian view on vaccine justice: the developing world won’t wait | Editorial
Only one in four African healthcare workers is protected. Regional production and patent waivers are needed No one asked for generosity – only justice. Self-interest as well as decency should…
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Compulsory Covid-19 vaccination rules come into force in Austria
It’s official: from Saturday, Austrians over the age of 18 must be vaccinated against Covid-19 or face the possibility of a heavy fine, an unprecedented measure in the European Union.The…
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Covid reinfections: why are they being included in UK case numbers?
As most UK countries start including reinfections in overall total, we look at why this is happening now With reinfections now included in the daily Covid case numbers for most…
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Covid live news: Spain to scrap outdoor mask mandate; Russia and Ukraine set new daily case records
Spain introduced mandate in December to combat Omicron; Russia continues two weeks of increasing infection numbers As Omicron peaks, US healthcare system left ‘broken beyond repair’ Austria passes vaccine mandate,…
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US anti-vaccine mandate campaigners aim to mimic Canadian convoy tactic
American truckers attract thousands on social media for planned convoy protest to Washington DC A group of American truckers are seeking to import a Canadian movement to protest against vaccine…
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India’s coronavirus death toll passes 500,000
Experts say underreporting of cases across country means toll likely to be far higher than official count Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage India’s official death toll…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to procure millions of rapid tests for ‘universal’ screening as Carrie Lam warns city is facing its worst wave of infections yet
Key points:– Screening capacity to be increased to 300,000 tests a day by setting up laboratory at stadium in Ma On Shan this month with mainland help– Universal rapid antigen…
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Eighty-four coronavirus deaths recorded; Morrison backs slow reopening for WA – as it happened
Prime minister backs slow reopening of Western Australia as nation records at least 84 deaths from Covid-19; Victoria announces $1.4bn health package; government sought Labor support to wave religious bill…
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Covid-era Americans are using public transit less and having more car crashes
Transport officials are alarmed by a surge in car-related deaths as public transport ridership struggles in the wake of the pandemic The Covid-19 pandemic has seen two pernicious trends emerge…