COVID-19 Updates
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Falling through the cracks: Hong Kong’s vulnerable pupils set back by months of online lessons at home during coronavirus crisis
After months of staying home and attending classes online because of the Covid-19 pandemic, siblings May* and Ben* agree on one thing: they prefer going to school.“I don’t like doing…
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How much is that doggy in the coronavirus lockdown? If it’s HK$56,000, think twice
THE ONE WITH THE WAGGLY TAIL It is that time of year when Hongkongers can get back at us gweilos for making them suffer through months of tedious Christmas music…
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What are the pros and cons of Covid vaccine passports?
The UK government is reconsidering the idea of certificates of vaccination to help reopen travel and business Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Desperate to return to…
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Vaccines: who has had one and when can we expect an impact
More than 15 million people in UK have had at least one shot, but what about the rest of the population? Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage…
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Coronavirus live news: ‘long way to go,’ says UK PM after 15m offered jab; France hospitals in ‘crisis organisation’
‘We can go forward with great confidence,’ says British prime minister Boris Johnson; France prepares for surge in cases linked to Covid variants UK hits target of offering first Covid…
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Vaccine caution in some health workers in England ‘may undermine rollout’
Vaccination rates lowest among BAME staff, under-30s and those in the most deprived areas, analysis finds Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Significant disparities in vaccine uptake…
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Our understanding of Covid and the vaccines is constantly evolving. That’s a good thing | Abby Bloom
There will continue to be plenty more data gaps because the Covid-19 strain simply behaves like all influenzas and mutates continuously By the time you read this it will be…
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UK reaches milestone of offering first Covid vaccinations to 15m people
Four priority groups of people in England seen as most vulnerable have been offered jabs Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The government has reached its target…
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As Covid-19 crisis keeps visitors away, Hong Kong’s battered travel agents run out of options, hope for financial relief
The Covid-19 pandemic forced 88 Hong Kong travel agents to close last year, while others downsized or began sharing premises to cut costs and carry on.“We never imagined business for…
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Producer of Oscar-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon aims to turn film studio Huanxi Media into ‘China’s Disney+’ as pandemic leaves cinemas reeling
A year ago, Huanxi Media sent shock waves through the industry when it suddenly decided to cancel theatre screenings and debut the hotly anticipated flick Lost in Russia free online…