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Boomerang boomers: the over-50s moving back in with their parents
Financial and relationship woes caused by Covid in the UK are driving a rise in older people returning to live with family Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus…
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Global banks urge Hong Kong to ease zero-Covid policy, as city waived only one in five applicants from tough quarantine measures
International financial firms have urged Hong Kong to ease its zero-Covid approach, as the government’s data showed that only one in five applicants were exempted from a tough quarantine rule…
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Coronavirus: China to start vaccinating children as young as 3 amid new outbreaks
Children as young as three will start receiving Covid-19 vaccines in China, where 76 per cent of the population has been fully vaccinated and authorities are maintaining a zero-tolerance policy…
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Sajid Javid ‘leaning towards’ mandatory Covid jab for NHS staff
Health secretary yet to make final decision on whether to bring NHS in line with care home sector in England Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage NHS…
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Coronavirus: Singapore uses fake news law against anti-vaxxers; New Zealand spike brings second-worst day of cases
Singapore’s Health Ministry has issued a correction order to the website “Truth Warriors” over claims that Covid-19 vaccines are not effective.International evidence shows categorically that vaccines cut Covid-19 infection, as…
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Coronavirus: Sinovac seeks approval for Hong Kong children aged 3 and above to receive its shots; officials ‘to ease travel entry rules for youngsters’
Chinese vaccine manufacturer Sinovac has applied to Hong Kong health authorities to allow children as young as three to receive its Covid-19 jabs, the government has said.Experts were also waiting…
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China’s Covid-19 Delta outbreak prompts postponement of Beijing marathon
Rising Covid-19 infections in China have prompted organisers to postpone the weekend’s Beijing marathon, as the country seeks to return to zero cases ahead of the Winter Olympics.China reported 39…
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Hong Kong exporters risk missing Christmas peak season as global supply chain crisis leaves goods stranded
Many Hong Kong exporters are facing severe cash flow problems ahead of the peak Christmas season, with the global supply chain crisis leaving their deliveries stranded at ports in the…
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Australia news live update: cabinet to finalise 2050 net zero deal; Victoria records 1,461 Covid cases, NSW 294; 11 deaths across both states
In exchange for Nationals’ support for the climate emissions target, the Morrison government will sign off on a regional transition package; Victoria records 1,461 Covid cases, NSW 294; boosters should…