COVID-19 Updates
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Government’s ‘slow ahead’ speed blamed for cruise line’s possible abandonment of plans to resume service from Hong Kong
Royal Caribbean expected to scupper plans to relaunch service from Hong Kong because it has taken too long to get government approval. Read the original article at South China Morning…
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Frank Auerbach: how artist drew himself for Covid ‘plague years’ drawings
The renowned British artist found inspiration in his own features after the pandemic left him without sitters What do you do when you are a portrait painter but can’t get…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong may announce this month end to dreaded hotel quarantine
Source says government may soon reveal its ending the ‘3+4’ arrangement provided talks among bureaus go smoothly. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Australia live news update: Albanese meets King and UK PM ahead of Queen’s funeral; Grace Brown wins silver at Wollongong cycling worlds
Downing Street frames conversation between Australian PM and the British leader as chat rather than formal bilateral talks. This blog is now closed Anthony Albanese describes ‘very warm’ meeting with…
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‘Dealing with your mortality, it makes things more precious’: Hollywood legend Jeff Bridges on the gift of life after cancer
Jeff Bridges has had a rough two years. First came cancer, then came Covid. But having survived both, the scruffy-sweet Hollywood legend is back on our screens – and relishing…
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UK’s small firms founded during pandemic face grim outlook as recession looms
Inflation, energy bills and staff shortages are causing businesses to fold in record numbers Record numbers of people started businesses during the pandemic. Now there are record numbers winding up…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong ‘actively considering’ scrapping hotel quarantine, health chief says, but calls for cautious attitude towards case numbers
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau says opening up is ‘right direction’ for city, but warns recent festive holiday could mean fewer people got tested. Read the original article at South…
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Sleepy Malaysian town Titi hopes ‘buzz of domestic visitors’ will return as Covid-19 curbs ease
Strict Covid-19 curbs have deterred even local residents and affected business in the small Hakka township, with many shops and key attractions still closed. Read the original article at South…
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Phantom of the Opera to close on Broadway after 35 years
The hit musical, a Broadway fixture since 1988, will end its run in February, becoming the biggest victim yet of New York’s pandemic-hit theatre scene. Read the original article at…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong showpiece marathon called off and Trailwalker event denied permission as Covid-19 continues to hit major events
Organisers of Standard Chartered Hong Hong Marathon call off event, saying they have had to wait too long for permission from government. Read the original article at South China Morning…