COVID-19 Updates
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Now Tory MPs warn: don’t toughen Covid new year rules
Leadership hopefuls told to block new limits in England as scientists model curbs on bars and cafes Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Cabinet ministers vying to…
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Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland reintroduce Covid restrictions as England delays
Physical distancing will be required in public places and there will be new limits on indoor gatherings from Boxing Day See all our coronavirus coverage New coronavirus restrictions are being…
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Portugal’s revamped golden visa scheme may mean higher cash requirements for Hongkongers, mainland Chinese to invest
Investors from Hong Kong and mainland China seeking permanent residency in Portugal may soon have to consider buying commercial property there rather than a residence, under new rules set to…
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Three members of K-pop band BTS test positive for Covid
RM and Jin diagnosed on Saturday, managers say, while Suga was shown to be infected after returning from the US Three members of the K-pop superstar group BTS have been…
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France, Italy and Ireland see record daily highs; Israel orders 100,000 anti-viral pills – as it happened
Passengers hit after airlines cancel more than 4,500 flights Officials in China rush to contain outbreaks in several regions Australian cases could top 10,000 on Boxing Day New South Wales…
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Under-30s drive surge in people getting their first Covid jab
Figures show an 85% increase in first doses for those aged 18 to 24 and 71% for those aged 25 to 30 The under-30s are driving a surge in people…
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Mandate wearing of masks to keep stadiums open, urges Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager makes call as Covid cases surge ‘You cannot imagine how different it is playing with people’ Pep Guardiola believes masks should be mandatory in every public space…
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Has the pandemic shortened your attention span? Experts’ tips on overcoming mental exhaustion from Covid-19
Maybe you’re the kind of person who could stomach – even enjoy – a two-hour-plus movie before the coronavirus pandemic. But have your feelings changed now?We are two years into…
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US airlines cancel more flights as Covid threatens holiday celebrations
Churches cancel some services in New York, Washington and Boston, while some officials cut isolation period for positive cases The Omicron coronavirus variant vigorously continued its viral march across the…
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Australians tipped for record $21bn summer shopping splurge as Boxing Day sales begin
Online purchases expected to surge as many shoppers avoid crowds due to Covid fears Record sales are expected this Boxing Day with shoppers tipped to splurge more than $20bn during…