COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus: Merck drug could be available in China by end of next week, Sinopharm says
State-owned drug maker says ‘hundreds of thousands’ of boxes of molnupiravir have arrived and more are being imported. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Soaring food and energy prices could persist ‘for next two years’
Warning comes in annual global risks report for next week’s World Economic Forum in Davos Soaring prices for energy and food could persist for the next two years, hurting global…
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Shanghai targets 5.5 per cent consumption-led GDP growth for 2023 as it looks to recover ground lost to Covid lockdown
Shanghai will strive to achieve economic growth of 5.5 per cent in 2023, despite the headwinds buffeting the global economy, according to Mayor Gong Zheng. Read the original article at…
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Tokyo lodges protest after China punishes Japanese travellers over Covid test requirements
Japan says Beijing’s decision to halt visa processing is ‘extremely regrettable’, amid uncertainty as to whether China will take action against other countries Japan has lodged a protest with Beijing…
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MPs and peers should declare links to firms they back for contracts, says NAO
Exclusive: After the Michelle Mone scandal and PPE questions, National Audit Office says monitoring conflicts of interest is ‘crucial’ Peers and MPs should have to declare any links to firms…
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Overseas restrictions on arrivals from Hong Kong will hurt city’s tourism recovery, industry leaders say
Need to do PCR tests before leaving Hong Kong likely to make visitors choose other destinations, industry leader says. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Warning over errors with oxygen cylinders amid pressures on NHS
NHS England alerts health trusts over 120 patient safety incidents and increased use of portable oxygen as flu and Covid cases rise Pressures on the health service in England could…
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UK genome project a ‘step change’ in tackling respiratory viruses
Sanger Institute initiative could lead to single test allowing more effective vaccines and treatments At the peak of the Covid pandemic, UK labs were sequencing thousands of Sars-CoV-2 genomes a…
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China halts short-term visas for South Korea and Japan over Covid travel curbs
Beijing had said it would retaliate against countries that require negative tests from Chinese travellers China has suspended issuing short-term visas in South Korea and Japan after announcing it would…
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Travel between China and Australia tipped to rebound rapidly as Chinese airlines ramp up flights
Industry hopes China’s reopening might bring wider benefits for travellers with more airfare price competition Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our morning and afternoon…