COVID-19 Updates
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Covid ‘freedom day’ means nothing of the sort for clinically vulnerable people | Laura Elliott
When restrictions and facemasks are relaxed in England on 19 July, millions of us will be effectively forced back into lockdown When the first lockdown was announced, it was a…
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HK$5,000 vouchers: Hong Kong consumer watchdog warns shoppers to beware of ‘early-bird offers’
As Hong Kong businesses eye their slice of the government’s HK$36 billion voucher scheme to encourage spending, the city’s consumer watchdog has warned shoppers to read the fine print before…
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England pubs expected to sell 13m pints on Euro 2020 final day
Strict customer numbers mean landlords have turned away many bookings due to limited capacity Pubs in England are expected to sell 13m pints on Sunday but strict rules on customer…
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Shower scene: NSW police fine man hiding behind curtain as Covid crackdown expands
NSW police fine 67 people in south-west Sydney and expand Covid operation to Sutherland, Hurstville and Miranda Berejiklian warns of ‘prolonged lockdown’ after NSW records 50 new cases What went…
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Southeast Asia’s Facebook stars, YouTubers and TikTok live-streamers cash in as Covid-19 sends demand for indoor entertainment rocketing
At 10am in the morning, Nauman Pasha begins his workday. After putting on his headphones and settling down into his high-backed chair, he flips on the switch on his computer.But…
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Meals by wheels: UK drive-through booms as brands invest in new sites
Social distancing is feeding an appetite for a new generation of US-style drive-through restaurants Drive-through restaurants used to be a US-inspired novelty but a big increase in custom during the…
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NHS staff abused by people seeking second Covid jab early for holiday
Doctors say some vaccination centres have had to call police or hire security guards over safety fears Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Covid vaccinators are facing…
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Boris Johnson may tone down ‘freedom’ rhetoric amid reopening jitters
PM expected to urge public to behave responsibly as polls show widespread concern over end of rules in England Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson…
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Coronavirus: 1 imported case confirmed; expert says 80 to 90 per cent vaccination rate will ensure Hong Kong’s protection against variants
Hong Kong will be well protected against coronavirus variants with a vaccination rate of 80 to 90 per cent, a government adviser on the inoculation drive has said amid rising…
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Amsterdam seeks cultural push in shift from sex, cannabis and nightlife tourism
Artist and tour guide Louke Spigt makes ends meet by offering tours to some of the millions of foreign visitors who pour into the Dutch capital Amsterdam each year seeking…