COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus: Japan official denies pre-Olympics mass jab roll-out schedule; Singapore Airlines trials pre-departure testing service
The chief of Japan’s Covid-19 vaccination programme on Wednesday denied media reports that jabs for the general public may start in May, as the country battles a third wave that…
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One of UK’s oldest twins dies of Covid days before vaccine letter arrives
Doris Hobday, 96, died on 5 January; her twin sister, Lil Cox, survived after two weeks in hospital Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage One of Britain’s…
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Brazil may face shortages of China’s Covid-19 vaccine amid strained ties
Brazil could soon face shortages of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine due to delays in the export of key ingredients, and local politicians are concerned that strained ties with Beijing may…
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Daily Covid testing plans ‘paused’ in English schools
PHE says potential benefits of daily testing unclear in light of emergence of new variant Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The government has told schools to…
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In Vietnam, world’s largest cave still attracting tourists – but only locals
Vast rock formations the size of multistorey buildings loom above Ho Minh Phuc, as he picks a path through the gloom inside the world’s largest cave.Phuc, who once earned a…
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Burberry’s European sales slump but Marcus Rashford ads widen appeal
British luxury brand faces ‘uncertain trajectory’ because of Covid crisis Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Burberry has reported a near 40% drop in sales in European…
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Dixons Carphone has bumper Christmas as online revenues soar
CEO Alex Baldock says Currys PC World owner is ‘winning online’ as shopping habits change in pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Locked-down European consumers bought…
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Coronavirus: WHO says UK strain in over 60 countries as US death toll passes 400,000
The UK coronavirus strain has spread to at least 60 countries, the World Health Organization reported Wednesday, after the incoming US president Joe Biden led a moving tribute to 400,000…
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UK inflation jumped in December as shoppers returned to high street
Increase in transport costs and computer games console prices flagged up by ONS Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The annual rate of inflation rose to 0.6%…
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Victoria, NSW and Queensland record no local cases – as it happened
Two tennis players have tested positive, but hard lockdown of those who shared flights remains. This blog is now closed Tennis Australia confirms it will pay for players’ quarantine as…