COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus: US to detail ‘no strings’ global distribution plan for 80 million vaccine doses
The United States will announce in the next two weeks how it plans to distribute 80 million Covid-19 vaccine doses it has pledged globally, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
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Covid-19 vaccination certificates for travel: Germany, Greece among first EU countries to launch them
Greece, Germany and five other European Union nations introduced a vaccination certificate system for travellers on Tuesday, weeks ahead of the July 1 roll-out of the programme across the 27-nation…
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Australia’s economy returns to pre-Covid size on back of household spending
National accounts show country among just five worldwide to return to former level as spending in cafes and restaurants rises 14.8% in last quarter Australia’s economy is back to its…
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Experts dispute Victoria claim that Kappa variant is more infectious than previous Covid outbreaks
Physicians say state government has jumped gun in stating Kappa is spreading faster, with evidence suggesting ‘there’s nothing different’ Victoria’s Covid lockdown restrictions explained Victoria Covid case alerts and exposure…
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Coronavirus outbreak in southern China forces organisers to postpone Shanghai Air Expo
China has postponed an international aviation and aerospace expo in Shanghai following a surge of Covid-19 infections in the southern province of Guangdong, highlighting ongoing challenges for businesses operating during…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong Football Club warns staff they will forgo pay rises, bonuses, promotions for refusing vaccination
A major Hong Kong sports club has warned staff they will miss out on pay rises, bonuses and promotions if they do not get vaccinated against the coronavirus, in the…
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Coronavirus: government advisory panel ‘unanimously backs’ extending Hong Kong’s vaccination scheme to children as young as 12
Hong Kong children as young as 12 could soon be getting vaccinated against the coronavirus after a government advisory panel unanimously backed expanding the city’s inoculation programme.A source said all…
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The Executive Centre bought by KKR and Tiga Investments as pandemic spurs consolidation of Hong Kong’s flexible workspace sector
Hong Kong-based flexible workspace provider The Executive Centre has been acquired by private-equity firm KKR and Tiga Investments for an undisclosed amount, the company announced on Tuesday.It marks the latest…
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Covid Victoria lockdown restrictions: Melbourne and regional Vic new coronavirus rules explained
New Victorian Covid-19 restrictions have been announced in response to a growing number of cases in the Melbourne coronavirus outbreak. Can you leave home? Is mask-wearing compulsory? Are schools closed?…