COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus hits India’s remote Great Andamanese tribe, of whom only 53 people remain
Ten members of India’s dwindling Great Andamanese tribe have tested positive for coronavirus, officials said on Thursday, fuelling concerns about the safety of the group and other indigenous people in…
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Concert T-shirts cut up to make face masks in Covid-19 fight, and The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir is among musicians donating unsold tees
If not for the coronavirus pandemic, concert venues across the world would be alive this summer with the sounds of music.But Covid-19 pressed pause on most live performances, leaving live-streamed…
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China-EU investment deal: exit of European trade commissioner adds uncertainty to landmark talks
The departure of the European Union’s top trade negotiator would add uncertainty to the negotiation of a landmark investment deal with Beijing and the bloc must act quickly to deal…
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Indians dogged by lockdown loneliness adopt puppies and stray mongrels as they turn to animal companions
When Lakshmi Sundar brought a malnourished stray puppy into her home in the Indian city of Chennai, she thought the brown-and-white bundle of energy would be a guest for just…
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Women may mount stronger immune response to coronavirus, study suggests
A new study looking at male and female immune responses to the new coronavirus may shed new light on why men are more likely to become seriously ill with Covid-19,…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to push ahead with easing social-distancing rules despite confirming 21 new cases
Hong Kong will partially ease social-distancing measures from Friday, despite confirming another 21 coronavirus infections on Thursday, a decision the health authorities said was made after considering the public’s desire…
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Essential tips for taking care of your succulents and helping them thrive
Many of us have turned to gardening as a therapeutic hobby during Covid-19 lockdowns.Succulents – plants with thick, plump leaves – are a big favourite among Hongkongers, and for obvious…
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Hospitalization & Emergency Dept Visits
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Know Your Travel Risk
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Considerations for Use of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing in Nursing Homes
This document provides a summary of considerations for use of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) antigen testing in nursing homes and is intended for nursing home providers and state…