COVID-19 Updates
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Masks guidance for England will be ‘clear and strong’, says minister
Edward Argar rejects criticism that public could get mixed messages as Covid safety rules are lifted Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People will be given “clear…
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Coronavirus: Thailand to mix Sinovac, AstraZeneca vaccines; Tokyo enters fourth emergency
Thailand said on Monday it will use AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine as a second dose for those who had already received Sinovac’s shot to increase protection against the disease.The plan, if…
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Do you have to wear a face mask in England? Yes, no, maybe
The UK government was set to issue guidance that people were “expected to” continue wearing masks in indoor, enclosed spaces even after coronavirus restrictions are lifted in England on July…
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Coronavirus: Taiwan firms reach US$350 million deal to import 10 million doses direct from BioNTech
Taiwan’s Foxconn and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company have struck a long-awaited deal with a mainland Chinese pharmaceutical company to buy 10 million doses of BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine for US$350 million…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong leader hopeful over talks on reopening mainland China border, but experts warn against moving too fast
Hong Kong’s leader on Monday said she was waiting for “positive instructions” from Beijing on the possibility of resuming quarantine-free, cross-border travel between the city and mainland China, but sources…
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Victoria Covid restrictions: latest update to Melbourne and regional Vic coronavirus rules explained
Victorian Covid-19 restrictions are easing further as the Melbourne coronavirus outbreak comes under control. Is the 25km travel limit being lifted? How many visitors are allowed? Is mask-wearing compulsory? Are…
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Which drugs are most effective to treat Covid-19 patients?
As nations around the world race to vaccinate citizens against Covid-19, medical experts are still working to identify the best treatments for those who become ill.Several large-scale clinical trials are…
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New Qld Covid restrictions: update to Brisbane and regional Qld coronavirus rules explained
Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced changes to restrictions in Brisbane, Townsville and several south-east Qld local government areas. Here’s the full list of what you can and can’t do…
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Hong Kong NGO trains young people to help ethnic minority groups navigate health care maze
The Covid-19 pandemic helped Dhuaa Khan, 17, understand the problems Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities face when they seek medical help.The Pakistani teenager acted as the interpreter when she accompanied…
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Latest NSW Health Covid exposure sites: full list and map of Sydney hotspots and coronavirus case locations
Here are the current coronavirus hotspots and Covid-19 public exposure sites in Sydney and regional New South Wales, and what to do if you’ve visited them. Our analysis and map…