COVID-19 Updates
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Tokyo Olympics: 10,000 volunteers hit the hurdles of Covid-19, chaos and not much to do
Keen sailor Ikuko Nagano had hoped to escort tourists to Fujisawa for the regattas; expat teacher Jordan Michels had wanted an Olympic volunteering pin like those her father and grandfather…
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US hits 70 per cent vaccination goal amid surging Delta variant
This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Maeve Sheehey on politico.com on August 2, 2021.The United States on Monday hit the Joe…
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Vaccinated US Senator Lindsey Graham tests positive for Covid-19
Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham revealed on Monday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 despite being vaccinated, has flu-like symptoms and will be self-quarantining for 10 days.The announcement on…
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Coronavirus: ‘We need to get the travel industry moving again,’ says Britain’s Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that he wanted to get the travel industry moving again with a simple, easy-to-use system to allow for trips abroad without importing…
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UK Covid live news: fully vaccinated travellers from US and EU arrive in UK without having to isolate
Latest updates: PM comments as union and industry bosses urge government to do more to support travel industry jobs Minister defends amber watchlist plan for England Q&A: how would ‘amber…
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Coronavirus live news: Iran posts new record daily cases; Philippines gearing up for strictest lockdown
Iran reports more than 37,000 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours for the first time; Manila hospitals reach ‘critical levels’ Millions under strict lockdown in China after Covid outbreak AstraZeneca’s…
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Text reminders could boost vaccine uptake by 26%, study finds
Researchers in US reveal messaging increased rates across demographic groups, even among most hesitant Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Text message reminders could increase Covid-19 vaccine…
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HSBC boosts bonus pool and dividend as profits more than quadruple
Bank helped by economic recovery from Covid-19 crisis in big markets including the UK HSBC has increased its bankers’ bonus pool and announced fresh shareholder payouts after profits grew more…
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Covid passports could work – but coercion is doomed to fail | Melinda Mills
The government has a moral duty to encourage vaccine uptake, though it must find a way to minimise the backlash After initially resisting the idea of Covid passports, the government…
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Ibiza plan for foreign ‘detectives’ to infiltrate parties as Covid cases surge
Spanish officials are working to recruit foreigners to help police in detecting illegal gatherings Wanted: foreigners between 30 and 40 years old willing to party in Ibiza in the name…