COVID-19 Updates
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Mixing Pfizer, AstraZeneca Covid-19 shots with Moderna gives better immune response, UK study suggests
A major British study into mixing Covid-19 vaccines has found that people had a better immune response when they received a first dose of AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech shots followed by…
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Australia live news update: NSW teachers’ strike closes nearly 400 public schools; Victoria pandemic bill becomes law
David Littleproud says ‘conversations are happening’ about Olympics boycott; NSW teachers’ strike closes nearly 400 public schools; three new Omicron cases detected in ACT, six Covid-19 infections overall; Victoria pandemic…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong will consider vaccine passports if necessary, but city has ‘not hit that stage yet’, Carrie Lam says
A vaccine passport scheme that would bar unvaccinated residents from numerous venues will remain in the government’s toolkit should its Covid-19 inoculation campaign need a boost, Hong Kong leader Carrie…
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Covid news live: Omicron likely to become dominant variant, Harvard researcher says; France to close nightclubs
The Omicron Covid variant is likely to ‘outcompete Delta’ in many, if not all, regions, an infectious disease researcher says; nightclubs in France will be ordered to close for four…
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Olaf Scholz to take charge as Germany’s chancellor as Angela Merkel era ends
Germany’s parliament will elect Olaf Scholz on Wednesday as the country’s next chancellor, bringing the curtain down on Angela Merkel’s 16-year reign, ushering in a new political era with the…
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Victoria’s ombudsman labels Covid border permit system that stranded thousands ‘inhumane’
Only 8% of 33,252 travel exemption applications were granted due to a ‘complex and constrained bureaucracy’ Follow our live blog for all the day’s news Get our free news app;…
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UK travel firms call for state help after Omicron hits turnover
Industry body warns that some operators won’t last the winter after return of strict Covid travel rules Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Travel firms have called…
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Child deaths fell 10% during first year of pandemic
Researchers credit likely record low to reduced deaths by infection during winter lockdown Child deaths in England fell by about 10% during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic to…
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Omicron vs Delta: battle of coronavirus mutants is critical
As the Omicron coronavirus variant spreads in southern Africa and pops up in countries all around the world, scientists are anxiously watching a battle play out that could determine the…