COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus: EU backs the lifting of Covid-19 travel curbs on Hong Kong, paving way for city residents to enjoy European leisure, business trips
The European Union has recommended that member states lift Covid-19 travel restrictions so vaccinated arrivals from Hong Kong and Macau can visit the bloc for leisure and business purposes, without…
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Coronavirus: intellectually disabled in Hong Kong more confined, spend less time outdoors amid pandemic than others worldwide, study finds
Intellectually disabled people in Hong Kong are more confined and spend less time outdoors amid the Covid-19 pandemic compared with others worldwide, a new study has found.Their carers also struggle…
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As an ex-Covid vaccine guinea pig, I’m relieved to have had my first jab | Francis Beckett
I took part in the Novavax trial and I had been worrying I would not be allowed an authorised vaccine On my way for my first Covid jab on Thursday,…
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Russia says vaccine cynicism, ‘cunning nature’ of Covid-19 behind surge in cases
The Kremlin on Friday blamed a surge in Covid-19 cases on reluctance to get vaccinated due to “nihilism” after a record 9,000 new infections in the capital city fanned fears…
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Tokyo Olympics: between Covid-19 and financial worries, Japan weighs the cost of allowing spectators in stadiums
Yokohama resident Nana Kimura remembers rolling her eyes when her sports-mad husband admitted two years ago that he had paid 150,000 yen (US$1,360) for three tickets to the women’s 100-metres…
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Covid live: Israel to send 1m vaccines to Palestine in reciprocal deal; England offers jabs to all over-18s
Palestinian Authority agrees to send same amount back to Israel later this year; England opens vaccine booking to all adults A silent decimation: South America’s losing battle against Covid Wales…
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Lib Dems hail ‘shockwave’ victory over Tories in Chesham and Amersham byelection – UK politics live
Lib Dem leader Ed Davey says party is threat to Conservatives after Sarah Green wins with 21,517 votes, leaving Tory Peter Fleet trailing with 13,489 Lib Dems win Chesham and…
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Legal fears raised over England and Wales fast-track Covid procedure
Exclusive: concern that hundreds of people may have been wrongly charged under rushed assessments Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage More than 4,000 people in England and…
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A silent decimation: South America’s losing battle against Covid
Strained and underfunded health systems, economics and misinformation have all led to a surge in deaths The cold, tired and desperate relatives camped outside the Barrio Obrero general hospital in…
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Notting Hill carnival taken off the streets due to Covid pandemic
Organisers take ‘incredibly difficult’ decision due to ‘ongoing uncertainty and risk Covid-19 poses’ Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The organisers of the Notting Hill carnival have…