COVID-19 Updates
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Messages pour in after Queen Elizabeth tests positive for Covid-19: ‘hopefully she makes it through’
News that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth had tested positive for Covid-19 drew shock, concern and messages of goodwill from across the country, with politicians and the public willing the 95-year-old to…
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We all have different expectations of behaviour as Omicron spreads in NZ – being considerate is key | Sarb Johal
Life can be tough for everyone and we never know what another person may be experiencing – take a breath to consider before you speak We like predictability. We function…
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UK’s Boris Johnson to scrap Covid-19 restrictions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday set out plans to scrap coronavirus restrictions as part of a “living with Covid” strategy that aims to achieve a faster exit…
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Budget 2022-23: struggling Hong Kong pins hopes on finance chief to provide e-vouchers, easy loans to help desperate businesses, save jobs
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po is expected to provide a lifeline to a struggling Hong Kong in his budget speech on Wednesday, with a fresh round of consumption vouchers and…
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Priti Patel approves ban on ‘harmful’ anti-vaxxer protests at schools
Labour amendment to police bill to be kept by home secretary, who will also beef up police spiking report Anti-vaxxers will be banned from “harmful and disruptive” protests outside schools…
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Pet project: Would you get an implanted microchip used for pets to replace Covid tracking apps?
Hong Kong’s government has been criticised for the uncompromising harshness of its efforts to track and try to eliminate Covid-19 infections – to the point where even old-age pensioners are…
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Compulsory Covid tests, isolation rules raise staff anxiety in Hong Kong; how employers can help
Four months into a new job at Hong Kong property management and investment firm JLL, Susan Ly was looking forward to getting back to the office after Lunar New Year…
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I was stuck overseas when my mum died. The reopening of international borders is bittersweet for Australians like me | Kate Guest
While I’m thrilled to see joyful airport reunions, it’s incredibly painful for those of us who will never have that moment The last time I hugged my mum was early…
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Johnson to say ending Covid rules in England is a ‘moment of pride’
PM to unveil long-term strategy for living with the virus but health experts say measures are premature Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson will proclaim…
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Queen tests positive for Covid
Monarch, 95, is experiencing ‘mild cold-like symptoms’ but expects to continue carrying out light duties Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Queen has contracted Covid, Buckingham…