COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus: BioNTech vaccine could be much less effective against Omicron, Hong Kong research team finds
The German-made BioNTech vaccine is far less effective at neutralising the Omicron variant of the coronavirus but a booster shot greatly improves protection, a Hong Kong research team has found.Receiving…
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Australia Covid news live updates: protests across country over vaccine mandates; Moderna confirmed as booster jab and wait time cut
Large anti-vaccine mandate protests held in Sydney and Melbourne; Moderna Covid vaccines boosters approved by Atagi; wait time for vaccine booster shots cut from six months to five; NSW records…
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Coronavirus: Australia cuts wait time for booster; South Korea severe cases hit record
Australia said on Sunday it will shorten the wait time for people to receive Covid-19 booster vaccines following a rise in cases of the Omicron variant.Australia had previously said it…
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Green quarantine? Hong Kong hotels under pressure to recycle plastics thrown out by guests spending weeks in Covid-19 isolation
Hong Kong’s green groups are alarmed by the large amount of plastic tossed out by hotels where travellers undergo compulsory quarantine.They want the authorities, hotels and even quarantined guests themselves…
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Scientists fear falling trust in Boris Johnson could harm bid to curb Omicron surge
Researchers say new rules may be needed to cut deaths, but there are concerns that ‘fed-up’ people will ignore government Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers…
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Covid live: 633 new Omicron cases detected in UK – as it happened
UK health officials urge those eligible to get third vaccine dose; Taiwan and Mauritius detect first cases of new variant What’s the truth about lockdown-busting parties at No 10? Don’t…
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Boris Johnson pictured hosting No 10 Christmas quiz last year
Prime minister faces further allegations of breaching Covid restrictions after week of scandals Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson is facing further questions over whether…
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UK clinics defy guidance and give under-40s their Covid booster jabs now
Web forums share locations of centres offering younger people coronavirus vaccines Young people not currently eligible for the Covid-19 booster jab have been receiving vaccinations from walk-in centres, clinics and…
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Thousands of Austrians take to streets to protest against coronavirus measures in Vienna
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Austria on Saturday to protest against the anti-coronavirus measures imposed by the government.According to the police, 15,000 people gathered at…
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Confusion over booster eligibility in England as people in 30s book Covid jabs
Apparent glitch allows younger people to book vaccinations before they were expected to qualify Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage There was confusion on Saturday about which…