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The message from Israel is clear: Covid booster shots should be standard | David O’Connor
A third dose of the vaccine provides significant protection, but that should not mean those who are unvaccinated go without David O’Connor is professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at…
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More than half of the Covid cases who died at home in NSW were unknown to health authorities
A leading epidemiologist says if people are admitted to hospital in time ‘it could be in fact a life-saving presentation’ A leading epidemiologist has expressed concern at the number of…
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NSW Covid update: premier ‘confident’ Sydney lockdown will end for vaccinated residents on 11 October
Gathering limits and indoor mask rules to be abandoned from December when 90% of the adult population is expected to be fully vaccinated NSW Covid roadmap explained Follow our Covid…
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Legal experts blast ‘bizarre legislation’ proposed to shield national cabinet from FoI requests
Senator Rex Patrick says prime minister is ‘addicted to secrecy’ and proposal is disrespectful of responsible government in Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get…
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NSW and Victoria criticised for ‘glaring omission’ of aged care freedoms in reopening plans
Roadmaps make no mention of how sector will manage risk of allowing increased visitors after reaching vaccination targets Restrictions: Vic, NSW; borders: Vic, NSW 5km and 10km from home map:…
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Coronavirus: Thailand, Japan cut quarantine for vaccinated travellers
Thailand agreed to halve its mandatory quarantine to seven days for fully vaccinated visitors starting next month, and will remove any isolation period for such travellers in 10 key provinces…
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NSW Covid roadmap explained: what can residents do when state reaches 80% double-dose vaccination and beyond?
Here’s what we know about the next two stages of reopening in New South Wales Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updates NSW and Vic restrictions; Vic hotspots…
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Why some Americans resist Covid-19 vaccines, ‘mark of the beast’
Covid-19 vaccines have been scientifically proved to save lives, but for a select group of Americans in the religious realm, a more important matter is at stake – eternal salvation.As…
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Rowdy celebrations, brawls erupt in Norway as Covid-19 rules end
Police in Norway on Sunday reported dozens of disturbances and violent clashes including mass brawls in the Nordic country’s big cities after streets, bars, restaurants and nightclubs were filled with…
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Hong Kong jewellers’ group peeved at UK exhibition organiser Informa’s move to hold rival trade show in November
An association of Hong Kong jewellery traders is likely to lose a chunk of revenue from its annual show in November as a rival UK exhibitor has scheduled a similar…