COVID-19 Updates
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Study of millions of health records in Hong Kong finds 3 Covid-19 shots cut risk of death, severe illness by 80 per cent for elderly
Researchers at University of Hong Kong also find three vaccine doses can reduce Covid-19 related deaths for people with multiple chronic illnesses by 90 per cent. Read the original article…
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UK Covid inquiry urged to consider structural racism in every part of investigation
Almost all minority ethnic groups were more likely to die from virus than white British people The Covid-19 public inquiry is facing calls to consider structural racism in every part…
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US report on Covid-19 origin vindicates support of lab-leak theory, Republicans say
Though many scientists maintain that evidence is stronger for natural origins, some US lawmakers now treat the theory as fact. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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How seriously should we take the US DoE’s Covid lab leak theory?
Department of Energy’s updated report on origins of coronavirus pandemic jars with most scientists’ assessments According to the Wall Street Journal, an updated and classified 2021 US energy department report…
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Don’t believe those who claim science proves masks don’t work | Lucky Tran
A new scientific review of the efficacy of masks is deeply flawed. That hasn’t stopped some from touting it Masks have played a key role in keeping us all safe…
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Coronavirus: China hits back at US for stirring up lab leak theory on Covid-19 origins
Chinese foreign ministry reiterates call to ‘stop politicising the origins of Covid’, after US Department of Energy report cites new intelligence. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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‘I got used to it’: many tourists, residents in Macau continue to wear masks, while travellers in Hong Kong warn city could lose lustre under extended policy
Macau axes outdoor mask mandate on Monday, but wearing face coverings still required on public transport and at care homes, healthcare facilities. Read the original article at South China Morning…
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Tongue-tied from Covid pandemic: masks, online lessons blamed for increase in Hong Kong children diagnosed with speech problems
Speech development suffered when masks got in the way and pupils could not see teachers’ mouth movements, experts say. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Covid-19 likely came from lab leak, says news report citing US energy department
Updated finding comes with ‘low confidence’ and is a departure from previous studies on how virus emerged, Wall Street Journal reports The virus that drove the Covid-19 pandemic most likely…
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Fortnum & Mason, grocer to British royal family, sees in-store experience as key to success in post-pandemic world
As many retailers expand their online stores to attract customers, Britain’s most famous grocer Fortnum & Mason believes the future of premium goods and services is all about bringing customers…