COVID-19 Updates
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Rachel Whiteread Covid print to feature in Government Art Collection
Untitled (Bubble) reflects microscopic form of virus and will be displayed in government offices in UK and abroad A print inspired by the Covid pandemic will be displayed in government…
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Covid-19 has plateaued in Hong Kong, but screening of arrivals crucial to keep out Omicron variant, health authorities say
Testing of arrivals essential to guard against new variants, such as BA. 2.75, which has fuelled surge in cases in Singapore, Centre for Health Protection warns. Read the original article…
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No full-day primary school classes for Hong Kong because of ‘low Covid-19 jab rate’
Lawmakers slam government for not providing clear timetable for primary schools to return to normal. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong’s successful recovery will depend on a reopened mainland border
The positive steps seen in recent weeks offer hope, but the primary driver of the Hong Kong economy is the mainland, and anything less than free movement across it will…
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Flood warnings for eastern states as Melbourne receives half a month’s rainfall in one hour – as it happened
Emergency services in NSW and Victoria have responded to hundreds of calls for assistance. This blog is now closed Get our free news app, morning email briefing or daily news…
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Hongkongers purchase tickets to paradise, only to have buyer’s remorse when airfares drop by up to 60 per cent within 24 hours
HK Express shrugs off complaints, saying ticket prices are determined by market conditions and seat availability. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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A new Covid-19 wave is looming in Europe
A new Covid-19 wave appears to be brewing as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue will likely limit booster uptake. Read the original article at…
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I really don’t want to get Covid, but the loneliness gets greater every day. How do I keep going? | Leading questions
Think of the precautions you take as marks of consideration, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. It’s easier to stand out for something you stand by Get our weekend culture and…
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More than 1m people report long Covid in UK a year after infection
ONS data comes as NHS England figures show rise in hospital admissions of people with coronavirus More than 1 million people in the UK have long Covid at least one…
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Business travellers expected to be targeted in Hong Kong’s airline ticket giveaway, industry leaders say, while urging authorities to include spending packages
Free tickets should be tied to spending packages to ensure travellers go on shopping sprees and support hotels and restaurants, industry leaders say. Read the original article at South China…