COVID-19 Updates
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EU denies blocking 3.1m Covid vaccine doses from reaching Australia
Scott Morrison blames international supply issues for missing vaccine rollout targets Follow the Australia liveblog Trans-Tasman travel bubble to start from 19 April Six key things we don’t know about…
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Some fitting rooms to stay shut as fashion chains prepare to reopen in England
As Covid restrictions ease from Monday, not all stores feel able to meet new guidelines Shoppers in England will be finally able to try on jeans, bras, suits and other…
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AstraZeneca Covid vaccine: weighing up the risks and rewards
Despite scientific advice to continue getting the jab, answers about fatal blood clots are urgently needed Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Vaccines have side-effects, as do…
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The UK needs a robust border policy, but right now we can’t see if it is working
Analysis: it is incredibly challenging to scrutinise the system because data on movement is so opaque Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The official response to coronavirus…
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England’s Covid vaccine programme could slow sharply, Sage says
Scientific committee forecasts drop to 2.7m jabs a week until July with little available for first doses Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The pace of first-dose…
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Six key things we don’t know about Australia’s Covid vaccine rollout despite promises of ‘transparency’
Crucial data is missing on the government’s vaccine program, including local manufacturing volumes, available doses and herd immunity targets Scott Morrison blames international supply issues for slow vaccine rollout The…
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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca vaccine trial in children paused in Britain as blood clot link probed
A British trial of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine on children has been paused, Oxford University said Tuesday, as global regulators rush to assess its possible link to rare blood clots…
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Israel and Chile both led on Covid jabs, so why is one back in lockdown?
Analysis: contrasting national outcomes highlight how easily UK could blow its chances Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage As mass vaccination programmes take hold around the world,…
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UK could resume international travel from May 17, PM Boris Johnson says
Britain hasn’t given up on resuming international travel on May 17, but needs to be cautious given rising Covid-19 infections in Europe, its prime minister said on Tuesday, amid pressure…
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Hong Kong businesses bloom over Easter as holiday spending locally almost reaches pre-coronavirus levels
Hotels, restaurants and theme parks in Hong Kong recorded a sharp rebound in business during the five-day Easter break, while the catering sector sought to improve its fortunes further by…