COVID-19 Updates
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Global weekly coronavirus deaths have fallen 9%, WHO reports
New deaths in Africa plummet 70% but rise 19% in Middle East, as World Health Organisation urges countries not to drop their surveillance of virus See all our coronavirus coverage…
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Selling Covid antivirals over the counter could compromise patient safety, Australian doctors say
Pharmacy Guild pushes for treatments to be sold without prescriptions but peak GP body says process is too complex Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get…
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Hong Kong’s MTR subway network fails to stem sliding prices as real estate slump picks up pace
The secondary housing market is sinking further into the gloom as interest rate rises, competition from cheap new developments and a wave of emigration take a toll on demand, according…
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Airfares soar in price and flight inquiries hit highs not seen since start of pandemic after Hong Kong quarantine rules ease
Would-be travellers struggle with expensive flights and lack of availability as quarantine period cut in Hong Kong. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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North Korea’s Kim Jong-un declares victory in battle against Covid-19
His sister, Kim Yo-jong, said the North Korean leader himself had suffered from fever symptoms. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Britain’s crises have one thing in common: a failure to invest | Larry Elliott
Obsession with efficiency means infrastructure has been run into the ground rather than upgraded The government is drawing up contingency plans for power cuts this winter as it finally wakes…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s eased quarantine measures could bring down wages of foreign domestic helpers, say agencies
New measures could lead to more helpers coming into the city, which would put a halt to the rising market salary, says CEO. Read the original article at South China…
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Li Ka-shing’s developer unveils design of Cheung Kong Center II, a 41-storey skyscraper in Hong Kong’s Central
The redevelopment of Hutchison House will add 550,000 square feet of prime office space – about the size of 10 football fields – in Hong Kong’s main business zone of…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong schools call for clear guidelines on handling students with amber health code under coming new quarantine rule
Some schools concerned students will not declare their health code status. Read the original article at South China Morning Post