COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus near me: are UK Covid-19 cases rising in your area?
The map shows local authorities where the number of cases has increased week-on-week and where it has fallen. Some of this is due to natural fluctuations, especially in areas where…
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I relish the return of life to our high streets. But our second-rate leaders need a bolder vision | Will Hutton
The last week has been my most human for four months. I have been to a hairdresser; eaten out in restaurants and at friends’ homes; played tennis and golf; stood…
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Australia suffers its deadliest day of coronavirus pandemic
Australia has suffered its deadliest day from the coronavirus since the pandemic began, with authorities reporting 10 fatalities Sunday and a rise in new infections despite an intensive lockdown effort.The…
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Indians seek ancient ayurvedic home remedies to protect themselves from coronavirus
Indians are digging deep into their ancient traditions to unearth any herb, berry, seed, grain, or spice that might boost their immune system, as the country’s coronavirus count surges toward…
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Hong Kong third wave: sea crew changes for passenger ships and other vessels suspended as government tightens Covid-19 measures
Ships without any cargo trade via Hong Kong will no longer be allowed to change their crew in the city, as the government tightens up preventive measures to contain the…
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100 days to go: America goes postal as pandemic alters 2020 Trump-Biden battlegrounds
The political calendar says Joe Biden and Donald Trump have, as of Sunday, exactly 100 days left to convince Americans they’re the right man to be president.In reality, both have…
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Interim Operational Considerations for Implementing the Shielding Approach to Prevent COVID-19 Infections in Humanitarian Settings
Other logistical considerations Consideration: Plan to identify additional resources and outline supply chain mechanisms to support green zones. Explanation: The implementation and operation of green zones requires strong coordination among…
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North Korea puts Kaesong city under lockdown after suspected coronavirus case
North Korea said it had placed the city of Kaesong near the border with South Korea under lockdown over coronavirus concerns.The North’s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday that…
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How two South Korean Covid-19 survivors repaid medical staff – in blood
When Kim Ji-seon and her boyfriend were hospitalised with the Covid-19 disease, the South Korean couple were so grateful to medical staff who took care of them that they decided…
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Coronavirus live news: UK advises against all but essential travel to Spanish mainland and imposes two-week quarantine
My colleagues Michael Savage and David Connett have written up a report about the new quarantine rule for arrivals from Spain on UK soil. UK imposes 14-day quarantine on holidaymakers…