COVID-19 Updates
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Scott Morrison claims it is ‘highly unlikely’ Australians returning from India will be jailed under biosecurity laws
Prime minister is facing a backlash over ‘heavy-handed’ move from the community, the AMA and within the Coalition Scott Morrison claims it is “highly unlikely” that anyone will be jailed…
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US to authorise Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15
The United States was expected to authorise the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children age 12 and up by early next week, US media reported.Pfizer has applied for emergency use authorisation…
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Women face significant jobs risk during Covid pandemic, UK analysis finds
Exclusive: women are experiencing far higher levels of redundancy than in previous recessions Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Working women are facing a significant risk in…
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India hits 20 million coronavirus cases as pressure mounts on Modi to declare national lockdown
India’s total Covid-19 caseload soared past 20 million on Tuesday, official data showed as the pandemic continued to wreak havoc in the country’s hospitals.In the past 24 hours, India added…
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Coronavirus: Carrie Lam puts brakes on Hong Kong’s new helper vaccine policy amid firestorm of criticism
Hong Kong’s leader has suspended a controversial new policy that would have forced all foreign domestic workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 before their contracts could be renewed, amid a…
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Australian PM scrambles to address backlash over ban on citizens returning from India
Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday said it was “highly unlikely” travellers from coronavirus-ravaged India would face the maximum penalties of five years’ jail and a A$66,000 (US$51,000) fine…
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As India’s coronavirus cases surge, volunteers step in where government failed
Suited up in blue protective gear and wearing a face shield under his bright yellow turban, Jitender Singh Shunty sprays disinfectant on bodies at the Seemapuri cremation ground in northeast…
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Criminalising citizens returning from India signals some are more Australian than others | Tim Soutphommasane
This latest move shows that a passport means little if you can’t exercise your right to return to Australia in a time of need It has come to this: a…
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US to authorize Pfizer vaccine for ages 12-15 early next week – report
Approval would bolster US vaccine drive and help ease parents’ worries over kids’ exposure to virus The US Food and Drug Administration is preparing to authorize the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid vaccine…
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Pub and restaurant bosses lose legal fight over England Covid closures
High court judge dismisses attempt to bring forward indoor reopenings Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Hospitality bosses have lost their legal battle to force the UK…