COVID-19 Updates
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South-east Asian countries battle Covid resurgence amid lack of vaccines
Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore race to contain clusters as experts warn jabs must be distributed more evenly Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage South-east Asian countries,…
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Tokyo Olympics: SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son warns Japan has ‘a lot to lose’ by proceeding with Games
In a series of tweets, SoftBank Group’s founder and CEO Masayoshi Son expressed bewilderment and concern about the Tokyo Olympics going ahead amid Japan’s slow-going vaccination drive during the Covid-19…
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Coronavirus: parents relieved as Hong Kong schools return to full capacity for first time in more than six months
Parents spoke of their relief on Monday as Hong Kong schools and kindergartens returned to full capacity for the first time in more than six months under a relaxation of…
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Indian seafarers left in limbo as coronavirus restrictions create chaos in shipping industry
This is the fourth in a series of stories about the impact of India’s Covid-19 crisis on the Indian and Chinese economies and the global initiative to restructure supply chains.O.F.,…
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Covid-19 pandemic spurs 30 per cent to reduce or stop consuming wildlife, poll finds
Nearly 30 per cent of people polled across five countries said they would reduce or stop consuming wildlife products due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a WWF survey.And almost…
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WHO and global faith leaders call for fair access to Covid vaccines
Declaration warns that the world is at a turning point in saving poorer countries from devastation Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Global faith leaders and senior…
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Ben Jennings on the rich getting richer during Covid-19 – cartoon
Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Continue reading… Read the original article at The Guardian
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The Guardian view on community leisure centres: not a luxury | Editorial
Access to local hubs plays a vital role in maintaining health and tackling inequalities. They must not be allowed to close One of the many discoveries of the last 14…
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Covid rates in Sefton and Bolton tell a tale of two demographics
Wealthy area of Merseyside has low case rates while town 35 miles away has UK’s highest case numbers Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage At a government…
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Covid pandemic might unlock doors to golden age for the arts
Technological revolutions tend to be the catalyst for artistic revolutions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage For Britain’s theatres it has been a case of history repeating…