COVID-19 Updates
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Sydney lockdown extended: what we know about the growing NSW Covid outbreak and what’s next?
What does the extension mean for schools? What’s going on in Sydney’s south-western suburbs? And what happens if lockdown extension doesn’t work? Here’s what we know Sydney lockdown extended one…
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Data reveals Australia’s new international arrivals cap is harshest yet
Scott Morrison says more repatriation flights will offset new travel limits but how many more will be left waiting? Planes to fly empty into Australia as international arrivals Covid cap…
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Australia to send 2.5m AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Indonesia as Covid infections soar
Aid package, including 1,000 ventilators, announced after nation records daily high of 31,189 coronavirus cases Australia will send 2.5m AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Indonesia and will fund 1,000 ventilators as…
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UK jobs recovery could stutter until end of 2023, says OECD
Analysis suggests recent rise in employment will go into reverse over next six months Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Britain’s jobs recovery could be delayed until…
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How your mask protects other people – video explainer
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, many countries have brought in rules, and even laws, requiring people to wear face masks to help contain the spread of the virus.…
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Sydney to remain locked down for another week – as it happened
Victoria eases Melbourne restrictions; more than a dozen NSW residents under 55 in hospital with Covid. This blog is now closed NSW restrictions; NSW hotspots; Qld restrictions; Qld hotspots Sydney…
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Heathrow to pilot fast-track lanes for vaccinated arrivals
Airline industry steps up pressure on ministers to open up quarantine-free travel for amber countries Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Heathrow is to trial fast-track lanes…
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European Union’s Covid-19 travel pass discriminates against the developing world
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic began, Asians have been vocal about hate that has rocked their communities worldwide. Much of that unreasonable prejudice has been in the form of targeted…
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NSW’s ‘gold standard’ on Covid tarnished as Gladys Berejiklian faces acid test
The premier’s words hammered home the seriousness of the situation and the challenges for leaders trying to control coronavirus NSW restrictions; NSW hotspots Download the free Guardian news app; Get…
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In India, a park made of human ashes pays tribute to victims of Covid-19’s second wave
When local residents start using a new park in Bhopal for their morning walk, they may not know that they are treading on the remains of the 6,000 people who…