COVID-19 Updates
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Hong Kong to electronically tag Covid patients as it adopts China’s health code system
Those in home isolation will be forced to wear a bracelet tracking their movements as territory introduces China-style QR code system Hong Kong will mandate electronic tracking bracelets for people…
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Coral Princess passengers say they struggled to get RAT and asthma puffer during Brisbane Covid outbreak
Twenty-four infected people disembarked in Brisbane before cruise ship travelled on to Eden on NSW south coast Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free…
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Victoria defies health advice for mask mandate as new Covid wave worsens nationwide
Elective surgeries are again at risk of being delayed with predictions hospitalisations may exceed past Covid waves Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free…
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When it comes to Covid, Australia must confront reality – not choose between extremes | Peter Lewis
‘Post-pandemic’ life smacks of denial, but a practical approach means revisiting public health measures as well as investing in long-term change It finally got me: double lines on a Rat,…
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What you need to know about Hong Kong’s new health code system to identify coronavirus cases
Health authorities say update for ‘Leave Home Safe’ app will rely on traffic-light style electronic system. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Hong Kong must ditch its damaging Covid-19 hotel quarantine policy to restore the economy
With vaccination levels now among the world’s highest, Hong Kong is in a position to reconnect with the world, stem the economic pain and talent exodus, and start restoring its…
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UK retailers hit by sharp drop in spending as inflation soars
Boost in demand in June on back of jubilee celebrations fails to prevent third successive fall Britain’s retailers are suffering the sharpest drop in spending since the depths of the…
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Vaccines and antivirals not enough to combat Australian Omicron surge, experts warn
Doctors accuse government of ‘mixed messages’ as hospitalisations rise, saying they should be open to more preventive measures Follow our live blog for the latest updates Get our free news…
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Guardian Essential poll: Albanese’s approval wavering as honeymoon fades
Disapproval of PM’s performance ticks up while 60% think masks should return to stop Covid’s winter spread Follow our live blog for the latest updates Get our free news app,…
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EU recommends second Covid booster for vulnerable and over-60s
Almost all European countries have reported surge in infections, driven mainly by Omicron variant BA.5 European regulators have recommended a second Covid-19 booster jab for everyone over 60 as well…