COVID-19 Updates
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Chinese vaccine firms to rush 110 million doses to Covax now, half a billion by mid-2022
A global sharing scheme has contracted two Chinese manufacturers to immediately supply 110 million coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer countries as part of an advance purchase agreement.The agreements with Sinopharm…
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Troops called in after jailing of Zuma ignites violence and looting
South Africa’s highest court to rule on Monday whether to uphold former president’s sentence South Africa’s army has said it is deploying troops to two provinces, including the economic hub…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong study shows significant percentage of recovered patients struggle with memory loss, depression
About one-third of recovered coronavirus patients in Hong Kong have reported memory loss, while a similar percentage experienced feelings of depression and anxiety that persisted for months after healing, a…
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No Gangnam Style: South Korea Covid rules enforce slower music in gyms
Authorities add requirement that workout tunes must not exceed 120 beats per minute in group exercises Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Plenty of gymgoers rely on…
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New York-based fund Lexington downsizes IFC Two office space in sign vacancy rates continue to rise in Hong Kong’s Central district
Lexington Partners, a New York-based manager of secondary private equity funds, decided to down-size its Hong Kong office space by about 45 per cent, a week after its decision to…
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Many new dog owners in UK hope to bring pet into work as lockdown eases
Some employers are welcoming dogs who don’t like being ‘home alone’ – and find they’re spreading smiles Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage As lockdown restrictions finally…
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Victoria Covid news update: three new cases after arrival of positive travellers from NSW
Jeroen Weimar maintains confidence in state’s red zone permit system as two family members and removalist are diagnosed with coronavirus Follow our live blog for the latest Covid updates NSW…
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Tokyo Olympics: ‘Japanese only’ signs spark outrage as sponsors count cost of spectator ban and Covid-19 state of emergency
A Tokyo hotel has apologised and removed signs saying “Japanese only” and “foreigners only” from elevators after the Covid-19 precaution sparked outrage on social media ahead of the 2020 Summer…
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‘Don’t wait’: What you need to know about getting the second AstraZeneca shot earlier
Sydneysiders have been advised to bring forward their second AstraZeneca vaccine jab. What does that mean for immunity, boosters and availability? Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest…
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NSW announces 112 Covid cases, new vaccine hubs; positive Sydney removalist travelled to Victoria, SA – as it happened
Victoria closes border to NSW; Queensland to ease Covid restrictions. This blog is now closed NSW premier signals boosted business support and hints state independently sought vaccine 10.01am BST That’s…