COVID-19 Updates
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‘I struggled to cope’: over-50s in UK describe Covid’s toll on mental health
Study shows pandemic caused a ‘second midlife crisis’ for many Britons, with women worst hit Pandemic triggered ‘second midlife crisis’ among over-50s, study finds As UK society began to shut…
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China is trying to move on from Covid. But is it prepared for the next outbreak?
The country is in a better position to respond to a new infectious disease, but strengthening the healthcare system should be a priority. Read the original article at South China…
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Japan says 1.5m people are living as recluses after Covid
Fifth of hikikomori cases among working-age people attributed to pressures unleashed by pandemic Almost 1.5 million people of working age in Japan are living as social recluses, according to a…
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Hong Kong doctors observe Covid vaccine rush with 2 weeks to go before jabs become chargeable
Health sector representatives estimate costs could be similar to what mainland visitors are charged for the BioNTech bivalent jab, at HK$1,800. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Covid-19 in China: time to limit mask mandates, respiratory expert Zhong Nanshan says
Respiratory expert says extended use of face coverings does not encourage development of natural resistance to disease, particularly in children. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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‘We’re in a golden age for microbes’: the man rewriting history from the perspective of germs
Forget ‘great men’ – infection and disease are the really important forces in the development of humankind, believes public health specialist Jonathan Kennedy Barts pathology museum is usually open to…
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UK develops genetic early warning system for future pandemics
Project aims to roll out cheap, easy-to-use technology across the globe to spot emergence of any new health threats British researchers are developing a groundbreaking technology to monitor genetic changes…
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Coronavirus: who can get free fourth or fifth booster shot under Hong Kong’s revised vaccine scheme?
Starting late April, city will stop offering free additional boosters to all residents. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Covid Hong Kong: government pandemic adviser defends vaccine policy to charge for fourth, fifth shots
HKU expert Ivan Hung says move would mean public resources can be focused on vulnerable groups instead. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Covid booster vaccine to be offered to millions in England next week
Care home residents will be first to receive spring top-up jab as infections in England hit 2023 high Millions of people in England will be offered a Covid booster jab…