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Australia and Omicron: how and when will the Covid pandemic actually end?
We were looking forward to a summer of relative normality, then along came a new coronavirus variant Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Vaccine rollout tracker;…
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The Australia exit checklist: everything you need to prepare before travelling internationally
International travel is now permitted for many in Australia, but the cost and complexity of undertaking an overseas trip is vastly different from pre-Covid times Since the Australian government lifted…
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The pandemic has forced ‘safe, comfortable’ Australians to confront human rights. So what’s next?
Curfews, border closures and vaccine mandates have put a focus on civil liberties, with many saying it’s time for a national charter If you’ve never had to consider your civil…
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Black and Asian Britons have higher coronavirus death rates, report reveals
Almost two years into the pandemic, black people and members of other racial and ethnic minority groups in Britain are still dying from coronavirus at higher rates than white residents,…
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GPs in England get green light to provide less care and join Covid jab drive
Government says doctors can do less monitoring of people with diabetes and heart problems Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers have given GPs in England the…
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UK Covid: 50,584 new cases and 143 deaths reported, as weekly infections rise – as it happened
Government scientists issue stark warning on Omicron as UK reports more than 50,000 cases for second day in a row. This live blog is now closed – please follow the…
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Omicron driving record rate of Covid infection in South African province
Officials say variant’s R number is believed to be above 6, though most cases are mild and no deaths reported Coronavirus – latest updates The pace of Covid infections in…
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England’s nativity plays Covid guidance ‘unhelpful’, say school leaders
Headteachers are exasperated about messaging that in-person shows go ahead despite Omicron variant Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Schools leaders are exasperated with “unhelpful” recommendations from…
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Look at Omicron data before any interest rate rise, says Bank policymaker
MPC member and rate rise supporter Michael Saunders says more time is needed to study economic effects of new variant Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The…