COVID-19 Updates
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Green light for 12 Covid-19 rapid antigen tests as China races to beat Omicron variant fuelling worst outbreak since 2020
China has approved seven more rapid antigen test (RAT) kits for Covid-19, bringing the total to 12 as the country races to stop the spread of the Omicron variant severely…
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Germany hits record Covid infection rate since start of pandemic
Over past 24 hours 262,593 cases have been recorded, but with testing facilities at capacity, number could be higher Germany has recorded its highest rate of Covid-19 infections since the…
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Coronavirus China: Tesla shuts down Gigafactory 3 for two days for Shanghai to mass test workers to push back against Covid-19 relapse
Tesla will suspend all operations at its Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai for two days to allow health authorities to test every employee for the Omicron variant as the Covid-19 outbreak…
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China frees up hospital beds, allowing mild Covid-19 cases to isolate at other facilities
Mild cases of Covid-19 will no longer be sent to hospitals in China, as health authorities seek to free up resources in response to a growing Omicron outbreak.In new guidelines…
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Chinese city of Shenzhen adapts to ‘slow life’ during Covid-19 lockdown
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is adopting a two-pronged approach in its battle against the Omicron variant of Covid-19, placing a strong emphasis on citywide testing, but allowing a…
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‘Huge headache’ for Hong Kong care homes as Covid-19 lockdowns across border delay arrival of mainland workers
Covid-19 lockdowns in mainland China have delayed the arrival of hundreds of care workers from across the border urgently needed to look after Hong Kong’s infected elderly and disabled residents.Operators…
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Scientists call for immediate rollout of Covid jab for UK primary school children
Call comes as data shows 2- to 11-year-olds currently have the highest rate of infection Scientists are calling for the immediate rollout of Covid vaccines to primary-aged children, as new…
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Once again, America is in denial about signs of a fresh Covid wave | Eric Topol
In the past couple of weeks, UK, Germany, France and others are experiencing a new wave. The US should get ready When it comes to Covid, the United States specializes…
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Global powers inch closer to agreement to waive Covid vaccine patents
The move would allow for cheaper generic versions to be manufactured and distributed among developing nations faster Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free…
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Coronavirus Hong Kong: quarantine-free travel to mainland China could resume in second half of year, ‘everything in order’ with stock market, finance chief says
Hong Kong’s finance chief has said quarantine-free travel with mainland China could resume in the second half of this year, while also reassuring the public the city’s stock market has…