COVID-19 Updates
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Hong Kong Book Fair returns after long delay due to Covid-19, but self-censorship fears persist
The Hong Kong Book Fair returned on Wednesday after a one-year delay because of the coronavirus pandemic, but self-censorship concerns cast a shadow over the event, with publishers fearing the…
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Coronavirus: Thai doctors want Pfizer vaccines amid doubts over Sinovac’s efficacy against Delta variant
For the past five years, Wipa, a doctor in her 20s, has had to adjust to a gruelling shift pattern of 36 hours on, eight hours off, for three to…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong leader keen on quarantine-free business travel, but ‘Beijing mum on bid’; travel bubble plans with Singapore on hold
Hong Kong’s leader has proposed a new quota system for quarantine-free business travel with mainland China for those who are vaccinated as part of efforts to lobby Beijing to reopen…
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US coronavirus cases rising again, driven by Delta variant
The Covid-19 curve in the United States is rising again after months of decline, with the number of new cases per day doubling over the past three weeks, driven by…
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Malaysia cannot hope to overcome Covid-19 without a plan
Malaysia has had a difficult time with Covid-19. The country’s efforts to contain the pandemic have been clouded by political instability and shifting allegiances, with the most recent drama being…
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The Guardian view on Covid risks: shielders need shields | Editorial
Millions of clinically vulnerable people will bear the brunt of the government’s new emphasis on personal responsibility The ill-judged gamble of the government’s current pandemic policy will create losers as…
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Travel bubble trouble: Hong Kong, Singapore talks hobbled by disagreements over coronavirus antibody tests, vaccination rules
Negotiations between Hong Kong and Singapore over their much-delayed travel bubble are being hobbled by disagreements over antibody tests and vaccination rules against Covid-19, the Post has learned.Sources familiar with…
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Foreign aid debate: Keir Starmer says MPs will be voting for indefinite cut if they back PM – live
Johnson insists government remains committed to 0.7% aid spending target in principle Tory MPs unsure if they have numbers to block foreign aid cut Global coronavirus updates – live 2.14pm…
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Scotland to move to level zero Covid restrictions from 19 July
Nicola Sturgeon says latest wave of infection appears to have levelled off but some requirements will remain Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed…
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Hotel Chocolat subscriptions surge as Britons seek comfort from Covid
Chocolate maker’s online and subscription sales will overtake store sales for first time Hotel Chocolat has reported a surge in subscribers as chocoholics have signed up to regular sweet treats…