COVID-19 Updates
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England reports record 113,638 new Covid cases on Christmas Day
Official data also shows 98,515 cases on Monday, but experts say figures may not reflect true trends Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Covid cases in England…
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Omicron absences leave public services in ‘perilous state’
Unions, school leaders and local authorities warn Covid-related absences are putting staff under pressure Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Staff absences from the Omicron Covid variant…
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Coronavirus: Omicron spreads global gloom over New Year’s celebrations
As Omicron spreads ever more gloom around the globe ahead of New Year’s Eve, governments are moving at different speeds to contain the scourge, with some reimposing restrictions immediately and…
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Guidance v rules: which Covid measures work better?
Analysis: the Tories are arguing against further restrictions – but what do scientists think works best to prevent the spread of Covid? Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus…
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Some Covid masks are better than others. I know – I’m the Mask Nerd | Aaron Collins
Cloth or surgical masks just don’t cut it – respirators are far more effective, and they’re comfortable too Aaron Collins is a engineer who tests and reviews masks As a…
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Can Hong Kong be a global springboard for ‘new generation’ of wines from mainland China?
A growing number of boutique vineyards in mainland China are poised for take-off, and a leading Hong Kong trader has said he believes the city can help introduce their offerings…
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I thought I could plough through the pandemic without burning out. I was wrong | Christine Berry
Many people are facing Omicron feeling broken, our resilience worn down by unrelenting demands “When all this is over …” These words started so many wistful sentences during Britain’s lockdowns…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong ‘hopes for the best, prepares for the worst’ as city draws up Omicron outbreak plans, including reopening AsiaWorld-Expo facility
Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo convention centre will be pressed back into service as a Covid-19 treatment facility if a fifth wave of the virus hits the city, according to health authorities…
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US alarm at rise in child Covid infections sees school closures back on agenda
Omicron threat stokes fears coast to coast but leading public health expert says ‘We know how to keep schools open and safe’ Guilt and frustration of breakthrough Covid As US…
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Covid news live: almost 1,000 people sent wrong test information in Sydney; UK ministers to meet to discuss new Covid measures
UK prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to examine crucial hospital data on Monday before any Covid announcements; Sydney’s St Vincent’s hospital sent 995 people wrong Covid test information Boris…