COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus levels rise across most of UK with 1.7m people infected
In England about one in 35 people had Covid in week ending 3 October, according to ONS data Covid infection levels are rising across much of the UK, with more…
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From microphones to mobile phones: Hong Kong singer’s struggle to survive after live gigs axed in war against Covid-19
A band’s lead singer says income lost at a stroke after Covid-19 live performance ban was enforced. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Will China ever relax zero-Covid? Foreign firms seek signals at 20th party congress
Foreign investors are watching closely for signs of a shift in China’s zero-Covid policy at the 20th party congress. But few analysts expect major changes before March next year. Read…
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Coronavirus: Shenzhen to consider raising entry quota for Hong Kong travellers once outbreak there is under control, health minister says
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also reveals four meetings have been held with mainland officials to advance ‘reverse quarantine’ plan. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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‘I’m going to get there’: the slow path to recovery from long Covid
For some people living with long Covid, their symptoms have improved. One thing is clear, though: in recovery, one size does not fit all • Read the Guardian’s new series,…
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I was an athlete – now I’m 30 and in a wheelchair thanks to long Covid
I know a runner, a fighter, a coach are still in me. But I don’t feel like her any more Read the Guardian’s new series, Living with long Covid Continue…
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Bereaved families to ask Covid contract PR firms not to bid for inquiry work
Exclusive: Eight firms that received pandemic contracts to be urged to withdraw due to ‘clear conflicts of interest’ Families bereaved by Covid will write to eight PR companies that received…
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When doctors become long Covid patients – and still aren’t believed
Our instinct now is to ignore and deny what we can’t understand or help. I suspect such a reaction stems from fear Read the Guardian’s new series, Living with long…
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Anti-CCP protest and lockdown fears fuel China tensions before congress
Images show banners emblazoned with protest messages hanging from overpass on major road in Beijing A rare protest against the Communist party in Beijing and fears over renewed Covid restrictions…
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Chinese cities step up Covid-19 testing as party congress approaches
Tech zone in central China’s Zhengzhou and areas of Guangzhou step up PCR screening requirements as cases rebound nationwide. Read the original article at South China Morning Post