COVID-19 Updates
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Singapore recession worse than thought as GDP falls 13.2 per cent in second quarter
Singapore’s recession was deeper than first estimated in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic dealt a major blow to Asia’s trade-reliant economies.The city state was under a lockdown for…
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WHO urges world not to despair as global virus cases hit 20 million
The coronavirus pandemic chalked up another horrific milestone Tuesday as the world surpassed 20 million recorded cases of infection from the tiny killer that has upended life just about everywhere.The…
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Trump weighs stopping Americans from returning to US if coronavirus infection suspected
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering a measure to block US citizens and permanent residents from returning home if they are suspected of being infected with the…
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Amid coronavirus school closures, could pandemic pods be the answer to parents’ prayers?
Hit hard by the third wave of coronavirus outbreak in the city, stringent pandemic-control restrictions and social distancing measures are here to stay. As a parent, I’m more concerned about…
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Coronavirus: medical masks best, cotton good, bandanas bad, study shows
Health experts have determined that face coverings are a vital tool in reducing the spread of Covid-19 – but little research has been done into how different kinds of masks…
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Coronavirus live news: EU health agency calls for new lockdowns as Greece ‘formally’ enters second wave
The UK government said 46,526 people had died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK, as of 5pm on Sunday. That…
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Liberal party plans three $2,500-a-head fundraising events in Canberra amid Covid risk
The Liberal party is attempting to organise at least three fundraising events in Canberra to coincide with the looming resumption of parliament, despite prior health advice warning of the heightened…
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US treasury secretary says Congress could reach deal if Democrats are ‘willing to be reasonable’ – live
The latest coronavirus totals are bad For every 4 person in the world with coronavirus, one is an American. That’s a not-so-fun fact. According to he US recorded a total…
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TSB axes role of dedicated cashiers due to coronavirus impact
TSB is axing the role of dedicated cashiers in its branches, affecting more than 900 staff, after a steep decline in customer visits because of the Covid-19 pandemic. A total…
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UK coronavirus live: Boris Johnson says he ‘will not hesitate’ to impose new quarantines if needed
That’s all from me, Caroline Davies, for today. Once again, thank you for your time. Live coverage continues on our global live blog: Coronavirus live news: EU health agency calls…