COVID-19 Updates
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Commercial Laboratory Seroprevalence Survey Data
Survey Sites About this survey CDC is partnering with commercial laboratories to conduct a large-scale geographic seroprevalence survey that has tested de-identified clinical blood specimens from Connecticut, South Florida, the…
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Off Singapore, vast stockpiles of crude oil paint a picture of Asia’s recovering energy market
For an insight into Asia’s oil demand recovery and the health of global energy markets, look no further than the fluctuating volumes and shifting composition of the hoard of crude…
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Hong Kong real estate fund stumbles as trade war, coronavirus tip Shanghai commercial property into bear market
Even seasoned bankers and real estate investors, honed by past financial markets and health crises, are no match for the calamity brought by the US-China trade war and the coronavirus…
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Victoria coronavirus hotspots: can you travel to and from suburbs with Covid outbreaks?
The message from New South Wales towards Victorians living in 10 hotspot suburbs affected by small outbreaks of Covid-19 has been clear: don’t visit. “Normally we welcome our Victorian cousins…
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Which Asian labs are working on antibody treatments in the fight against Covid-19?
The deadly coronavirus pandemic has sent scientists around the world racing to identify potential treatments, as Covid-19 cases continue to soar.With more than 9 million infected and 480,000 dead, doctors…
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Coronavirus: severe Covid-19 can damage the brain, preliminary study finds
A preliminary study of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 has found the disease can damage the brain, causing complications such as stroke, inflammation, psychosis and dementia-like symptoms in some severe cases.The…
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Coronavirus: Africa ‘at risk of being pushed to the back of the line’ in vaccine development
As scientists race to find a coronavirus vaccine, there are concerns Africa could miss out on being part of the global efforts, as the continent grapples with a rising number…
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Hutchison Telecom CEO sees subsidy scheme, new applications, next iPhone boosting Hong Kong’s 5G adoption
As the city’s renowned cultural ambassador, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) has had a busy schedule in organising more than 100 regular and outreach concerts every year, as well…
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Latest Hong Kong coronavirus deaths cause for reflection
Hong Kong has lived a relatively charmed life in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, even as it rages elsewhere and global cases top 9 million. Until last weekend, when…
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Coronavirus: thousands descend on British beach, sparking emergency incident
An English seaside resort declared a major incident on Thursday after thousands of people flocked to the beach on the hottest day of the year so far, despite the coronavirus…