COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus may survive on outdoor surfaces for longer in autumn, US study suggests
As the northern hemisphere heads into autumn, the coronavirus may be able to survive on outdoor surfaces for much longer, according to a new US study.Researchers found that in lower…
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China’s embattled HNA cedes control of baggage handler Swissport to senior creditors in €1.9 billion debt-for-equity swap
Swissport is under new ownership after struggling Chinese conglomerate HNA Group reached an agreement with creditors over a debt-for-equity swap and an injection of additional cash that will help ensure…
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US colleges crack down on student behaviour as coronavirus threatens more closures
This story is published in a content partnership with POLITICO. It was originally reported by Nick Niedzwiadek and Andrew Atterbury on politico.com on August 30, 2020.The biggest threat to universities’…
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Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices decline as third wave of virus outbreak halts recovery
Hong Kong’s home prices declined in July by the fastest pace in five months as a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic in the city curbed buying interest and prompted…
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Coronavirus: mass Covid-19 testing set to begin in Hong Kong as more than 553,000 sign up amid arguments over scheme
Hong Kong confirmed nine new Covid-19 cases on Monday, the day before the start of mass testing to identify invisible coronavirus carriers in the city, but arguments continued over the…
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The Wanch, oldest live-music venue in Hong Kong, shuts in Wan Chai, its operation ‘suspended’ until Covid-19 is under control
The Wanch, Hong Kong’s longest-running live music venue, has announced it will be suspending operations after more than three decades in business – but vows to return when the pandemic…
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Chinese coronavirus patient recovers after more than 100 days on controversial life support machine
A coronavirus patient from China has left hospital after the longest-ever stay on a controversial life support machine, according to media reports.The 62-year-old man spent 111 days on an extracorporeal…
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Rolling with the changes
Janet McAllister peers into a microscope in her CDC laboratory in Fort Collins, Colorado. Close Janet McAllister peers into a microscope in her CDC laboratory in Fort Collins, Colorado. COVID-19…
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’ rules international box office after delayed release
As Hollywood aims to relaunch moviegoing worldwide, Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated Tenet earned more than US$53 million in its opening weekend across 41 international markets (including 32 in Europe, the…
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Australia coronavirus live update: Victoria records 73 new cases and 41 deaths as NSW records 10 new cases
Dr Kerry Chant is asked why NSW isn’t making mask wearing on public transport (and other areas) mandatory. She basically says it is because authorities are worried about turning it…