COVID-19 Updates
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WHO chief says ‘time has come’ for coronavirus treaty as part of bold reforms
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Monday for countries to launch negotiations this year on an international treaty to boost pandemic preparedness, as part of sweeping…
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If India variant starts a third wave, England’s Covid rules may have to stay
Analysis: hopes of restrictions ending on 21 June are dwindling as highly transmissible variant spreads Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Heralded as “freedom day”, 21 June…
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EU says vaccinated residents should be able to travel freely without quarantine
Fully vaccinated residents in the EU should be exempt from Covid-19 quarantine when travelling within the bloc, the European Commission urged on Monday in a sign of increased confidence in…
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Australia’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout numbers: vaccination progress state-by-state, daily doses tracker and live data
How does Australia’s coronavirus vaccine rollout compare with other countries, when will Australia be fully vaccinated and when will you be eligible to get your dose? We bring together the…
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Coronavirus: Vietnam races to cut disruptions for suppliers of tech firms such as Apple, Samsung
When coronavirus cases began rising in North Vietnam’s industrial production hubs two weeks ago, Ruby La realised she had a mounting problem on her hands.The chief executive of Ngoc Nghia,…
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Teenagers’ mental health struggles with social media and isolation during coronavirus examined in new short film
Before 23-year-old Yuyu Kitamura returned to Hong Kong from New York last September, she did her best to prepare for her most stressful ever travelling experience while navigating the shifting…
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China tightens security along border with Vietnam amid Covid-19 outbreak
China has tightened security along the southwest border with Vietnam as its neighbour grapples with its worst outbreak of Covid-19 and a new variant that appears to spread quickly.The 1,297km…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong expands quarantine waivers for executives in more industries to keep financial hub’s business vibes abuzz
Hong Kong’s government is expanding the scope of its quarantine exemptions, potentially enabling thousands of senior executives to resume travelling, as the absence of new local Covid-19 cases bolstered confidence…
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Coronavirus live news: Japan mulls tests for Olympics fans; India posts lowest case numbers since April
Japan may require Games fans to test negative or show vaccine proof; India reports lowest case numbers since 11 April; signs UK is facing third wave Third wave of Covid…
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Coronavirus Australia live: Victoria reports 11 new Covid cases and 4,200 close contacts as nearly 280 exposure sites listed
Three aged care workers and a nursing home resident confirmed to have coronavirus; tensions between state and federal government continue over financial support as Victoria enters its fourth day of…