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China speeding up research into Covid-19 vaccines targeting Omicron variant
China is accelerating research and development of Covid-19 vaccines targeting the Omicron variant, a health official said on Thursday, amid concerns among global scientists that it may spread more quickly…
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Hong Kong’s largest business lobby predicts further growth in 2022 but warns of Omicron risks to economy
Hong Kong’s largest business association expects the city’s economic recovery will continue into next year and predicts 2.8 per cent growth in gross domestic product, but warns the unfolding Omicron…
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Omicron: Singapore reports two imported cases of new Covid-19 variant
Singapore reported its first two cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant on Thursday, joining the fast growing list of countries that have spotted the highly mutated form of the virus…
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Possible new links between AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and blood clots identified
Scientists have identified a possible reason the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine may cause blood clots, after use of the shot was limited globally to prevent the rare side effect.The preclinical research,…
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Coronavirus: gut bacteria can help boost antibody response to Covid-19 vaccines, Hong Kong study shows
A type of probiotic bacteria in the gut has the potential to improve a person’s antibody response to Covid-19 vaccines, researchers at two Hong Kong universities have found.The joint study…
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China defends zero-Covid strategy, says speed vital to stopping spread
China’s health minister has defended the country’s zero-Covid strategy, saying that a swift reaction to outbreaks was vital in stopping the spread of more transmittable variants.The authorities would “stand steadfastly”…
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As Omicron rattles stock markets, is the panic warranted?
“The brains of humans contain a mechanism designed to give priority to bad news,” says behavioural psychologist Daniel Kahneman. “‘You’ve got to prepare for the worst’: World responds to new…
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Coronavirus: Beijing ‘gives green light’ for quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and mainland China even as Omicron has world on edge
Beijing has given final approval for quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and Guangdong province even as the Omicron coronavirus variant has the world on edge, and the scheme will launch…
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US government shutdown looms as lawmakers squabble
The threat of a US federal government shutdown was looming as lawmakers failed to reach a budget agreement before funding runs out Friday.Congress has until Friday night (Saturday Hong Kong…
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Omicron variant: all transit passengers in Hong Kong must be tested before boarding flight into city, ‘smaller segregation zones’ for those stranded at airport beyond 24 hours
All passengers transiting through Hong Kong’s airport will have to be tested for Covid-19 before they board their flights to the city, according to authorities, with the move set to…