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Coronavirus: China reports 5 new local cases, lowest since latest outbreak began
China reported five new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on Thursday, as the country’s worst outbreak in months appears to be easing.It was the lowest daily number since the latest wave…
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Hong Kong reportedly lets Nicole Kidman skip Covid quarantine
Actor said to be given exemption to film Amazon TV series, as territory braces for tougher travel rules Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage As Hong Kong…
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Africa’s park tourism crash is a wake-up call. Can we find new ways to finance conservation? | Peter Muiruri
As Covid continues to curb visits to see our iconic wildlife, now is the time to move away from western-led funding models That African governments have failed to mobilise funds…
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Singapore removes quarantine for Hong Kong, Macau travellers as travel bubble bursts for good
Singapore will begin admitting travellers from Hong Kong and Macau without quarantining them even though the measure will not be reciprocated, officials said on Thursday, as they added that discussions…
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European stock markets tumble on Covid support concerns
Shares slump amid signs that central banks could start withdrawing pandemic assistance Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage European financial markets have fallen sharply on fears that…
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Malaysia shop sells paper Covid-19 vaccines for Hungry Ghost Festival
With Covid-19 inoculation on most people’s minds these days, a prayer paraphernalia shop in Malaysia’s Johor state has created handmade paper vaccines so that spirits in the afterlife can be…
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Vaccine program to open for Australians under 40 as rollout hits key milestone
It is understood Scott Morrison did not advise state and territory leaders of the decision to make 16-39-year-olds officially eligible from 30 August before the announcement Vaccine rollout tracker Covid…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong granting Nicole Kidman quarantine exemption to film Amazon show sparks public outrage
Hollywood star Nicole Kidman’s presence in Hong Kong has sparked outrage after the government allowed her to skip the city’s lengthy quarantine period to begin production on a new television…
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Singapore will deport British man who refused to wear mask on public transport
A British man was sentenced to six weeks’ jail in Singapore for not wearing a mask and harassing police, officials confirmed Thursday.The city state, which has had comparatively mild Covid-19…
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Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific strikes aircrew quarantine deal with government over flights to ‘high-risk’ countries
Cathay Pacific will only allow fully vaccinated aircrew to operate passenger flights to countries Hong Kong classifies as high or medium risk for Covid-19 from Friday, the Post has learned.Quarantine…