COVID-19 Updates
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‘Headed in a bad direction’: Omicron variant may bring second-largest US Covid wave
The BA.5 sub-variant has immuno-evasive properties that cause reinfection even after vaccination and previous illness The BA.5 version of Covid-19 has become the majority variant of the virus in America…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong proposes closed-loop border reopening with mainland China, under which residents quarantine locally before crossing over; 2,945 cases logged
New health minister Lo Chung-mau also says he will not rule out home quarantine for overseas arrivals, but only if this is supported by evidence. Read the original article at…
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How will Boris Johnson’s handling of the Covid crisis be remembered?
Analysis: there were mixed messages, mistakes, but also successes, before Partygate helped bring down PM Boris Johnson had been in power for six months when Covid hit Britain and sparked…
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New mask mandates all but ruled out around Australia as Covid cases surge
Trade unions are also calling on the government to reinstate Covid leave payment amid Omicron wave Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free news…
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One-year-old baby dies in Victorian hospital amid sector-wide staffing shortages
University hospital in Geelong confirms baby’s death on Monday night as Covid outbreaks worsen emergency room pressures Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free…
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Major Queensland hospitals suspend non-urgent surgery amid rise in Covid cases
Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital among the facilities suspending some surgeries Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free news app, morning email briefing and…
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Hong Kong has halted its Covid flight suspension mechanism. Here’s what the shift means for travellers and airlines
Mechanism was suspended with immediate effect on Thursday, with airlines temporarily banned under the measure allowed to fly to Hong Kong. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Supermarkets and chemists limit tissue purchases as surge in winter illness hits supplies
Cold and flu tablets and throat lozenges also in short supply as country battles rising influenza and Covid infections Get our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news…
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Covid-19 bereaved say inquiry must hold Boris Johnson to account
Families who lost loved ones welcome PM’s exit but worry his handling of pandemic will be overlooked Families bereaved by Covid insisted Boris Johnson must still face justice at the…