COVID-19 Updates
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Donald Trump tested positive for coronavirus shortly before debate with Joe Biden, new book says
Donald Trump had a positive Covid-19 test, quickly followed by a negative, shortly before he went into a presidential debate with challenger Joe Biden last year, according to a new…
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Scientists call on world to help Africa with Covid-19 vaccines in wake of Omicron variant
Scientists have urged the world to help vaccinate Africa against Covid-19 to reduce global transmission rates, limit the emergence of new variants and better control the pandemic.In an opinion piece…
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Coronavirus: Time to think about mandatory vaccination, says EU chief
It is time for the European Union to “think about mandatory vaccination” against Covid-19, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, while stressing member state governments would…
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Omicron variant: Cathay Pacific expects Hong Kong’s passenger-flight capacity to lag rest of world for ‘foreseeable future’
Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific expects the city to lag behind the rest of the world in resuming passenger flights for the “foreseeable future”, with health authorities doubling down…
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US to toughen coronavirus testing requirements for travellers amid Omicron
The Biden administration is moving to toughen testing requirements for international travellers to the US, including both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, amid the spread of the new Omicron variant of…
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WHO chief calls decision to move forward with pandemic treaty ‘cause for hope’
Nations agreed on Wednesday to launch a process for negotiating a pandemic treaty or other international pact, a major step that could lead to sweeping reforms of global health if…
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We can prevail over Omicron. We just need to use the tools we have | Eric Topol
Masks, vaccines, boosters, rapid tests and anti-Covid pills will all be essential in the months ahead Last week, we learned from virus sequencing and rapid reporting by South African scientists…
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When did Omicron Covid variant arrive in UK and is it spreading?
Analysis: scientists are working full tilt to answer these vital questions that may give clues as to what is to come Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong authorities set to unveil health code system, paving way for mainland China border reopening
Hong Kong authorities are set to unveil a Covid-19 health code system on Thursday, paving the way for the long-awaited reopening of the city’s border with mainland China later this…
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Omicron travel restrictions: from Singapore to Japan, Australia to India, here’s what Asian countries are doing to fight the new coronavirus variant
Travellers have been left scrambling to salvage their Christmas holidays as governments across Asia tighten their entry and quarantine rules following the emergence of the Omicron coronavirus variant.Hong Kong has…