COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus: Shanghai orders tests and standstill curbs in Jinshan after finding cases, doubling down on lockdowns as Xi defends China’s zero-Covid pursuit
The partial lockdown in Jinshan followed the discovery of two asymptomatic cases in quarantined areas, in setbacks for a district that claimed to have reached its so-called societal zero-Covid goal…
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Hong Kong’s economic recovery, consumer spending could suffer as base lending rate rises by the most in 22 years, analysts warn
Finance chief Paul Chan says trend of rate hikes for rest of the year could reach cumulative increase of 2.5 per cent or more. Read the original article at South…
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Restart China’s economy by reopening Hong Kong to the world
China needs help as it struggles with Covid-19, and Hong Kong can play a central role in its recovery by offering a financial lifeline. But this will only be possible…
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Omicron not less severe than earlier Covid-19 variants, large US study finds
Previous studies, which suggested the strain was more infectious, but milder, had not taken sufficient account of the effects of vaccines, the researchers say. Read the original article at South…
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US restricts use of Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine over rare blood clot risk
The Food and Drug Administration said the shot should be given only to those who request it or cannot receive other vaccines US regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can…
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WHO estimates 15 million people have died as result of Covid pandemic – video
The World Health Organization has estimated that nearly 15 million people died because of the coronavirus or as a consequence of its impact on health systems between 1 January 2020 and 31…
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UK government accused of ‘explaining away’ Covid race issues
Exclusive: Leaders urge inquiry chair to address racism and inequalities experienced in pandemic Ministers have been slow to tackle systematic racism and racial inequality during the pandemic, and persist in…
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WHO estimates 15m people killed directly or indirectly by Covid pandemic
UN body says figure, more than twice previous official totals, should prompt countries to invest more in their capacity to quell future emergencies Almost 15 million people worldwide have died…
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Former police chief condemns pressure to investigate Keir Starmer’s office beer
Michael Barton says those pushing for action, such as Tory MPs and rightwing papers, are using policing as a ‘political football’ Durham’s former police chief has condemned attempts to get…
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Covid killed nearly 15 million people in two years, WHO excess deaths data shows
Toll nearly 10 times higher than official count for India, whereas China data does not offer new insight. Read the original article at South China Morning Post