COVID-19 Updates
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‘Living with Covid-19’: where the pandemic could go next
As the third winter of the coronavirus pandemic looms in the northern hemisphere, scientists are warning weary governments and populations alike to brace for more waves of Covid-19. Read the…
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NSW town’s pop-up Covid vaccine clinic almost called off because of ‘ridiculous’ Medicare rule
Rule that nurses must be supervised for clinics to be reimbursed nearly caused ‘health disaster’ when rural GP had to isolate, expert says Follow our Australia news live blog for…
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China’s foreign businesses adapt by looking inward for talent as zero-Covid keeps expats away
Even in cities without major coronavirus lockdowns, including Hong Kong, ‘trust issues’ are rife among foreigners, and many do not intend to return until zero-Covid restrictions are eased. Read the…
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Covid deaths in Australia: data reveals demographics hit hardest since pandemic began – interactive
Breaking down the data: which demographic groups have suffered the most and the least Continue reading… Read the original article at The Guardian
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New Zealand borders fully reopened as last Covid restrictions lifted
Cruise ships, international students and visitors from China and India among those who will be able to once again travel to New Zealand New Zealand’s borders are fully open for…
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Thousands of Shanghai’s small businesses struggle to survive as virus curbs remain a stumbling block
Several small businesses in China’s most developed city are looking at alternatives to deal with Covid-19 pandemic curbs that continue to affect their livelihood. Read the original article at South…
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Marry, have a baby? No thanks, say more Hongkongers, as experts blame pandemic, cost of living, sky-high home prices
Experts sound alarm as number of marriages, births plunge further in 2021, with Hongkongers delaying such decisions. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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If we allow Covid to overwhelm Australia’s health system, medical care will suffer | Stephen Parnis
Wishing the pandemic over does not make it so. Doctors like me are facing the consequences of a Covid wave that is the most severe to date Three months ago,…
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Biden under ‘strict isolation measures’ as he continues to test positive for Covid
President feels well, White House says, after he tests positive only days after he tested negative Joe Biden continued to test positive for coronavirus on Sunday and will “continue his…
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China’s factory activity shrinks amid Covid disruption
Sharpest contraction is in energy-intensive industries, such as petrol, coking coal and ferrous metals China’s factory activity unexpectedly shrank in July as sporadic Covid outbreaks disrupted the sector and the…