COVID-19 Updates
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Third of WA aged care workers would quit rather than take Covid vaccine; masks compulsory on Sydney public transport – as it happened
Police have fined Melbourne couple who travelled to Queensland during Victoria’s lockdown for providing false information. This blog is now closed. Masks compulsory on Sydney public transport after new Covid…
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NSW Covid update: masks compulsory on Sydney public transport after new ‘fleeting contact’ case
Victoria also recorded one new case on Friday as its acting premier criticised the slow vaccine rollout Sydney’s eastern suburbs cluster grows NSW Covid hotspots and map; Victoria exposure sites…
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Retail sales in Great Britain fall as people focus on dining out
Economists had forecast a 1.6% rise in May but drop in food shopping affects figures Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Retail sales across Great Britain fell…
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England’s school assessment system favours the sharp-elbowed and the wealthy | Gaby Hinsliff
It’s a good sign that teachers, not algorithms, are in control this summer. But they face huge pressure to inflate grades Their leavers’ proms are cancelled due to Covid, their…
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Do you want me to parade vaccinated old people around the place just for your benefit? | First Dog on the Moon
There are six of them! As represented by these very Chiko Rolls. Say hello everyone! Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all…
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What will happen to the handshake after Covid-19?
Banished at the start of the pandemic, the handshake is making something of a comeback, thanks to vaccinations and the lifting of social restrictions – but “pressing the flesh” faces…
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Office, hybrid or home? Businesses ponder future of work
The government’s work from home guidance in England could end next month, leaving three options Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The government could announce an end…
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Covid travel restrictions: where you can and can’t travel within Australia
Planning an interstate trip during the school holidays or a weekend away? Check our state-by-state guide to travel restrictions in place before you leave home NSW Covid hotspots and map;…
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Frequently Asked Questions from Operators or Managers of Pools, Beaches, Waterparks, and other Aquatic Venues
Frequently Asked Questions from Aquatics Operators and Managers Read the original article at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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This is what public spaces will be like for you post-pandemic: touchless buttons, natural air, flexible layouts – and more QR codes
You need to use a lift, but don’t dare push a button touched by unknown fingers. With people still jabbing at touch panels with their keys, pens, tissue-covered digits –…