COVID-19 Updates
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Coronavirus: why vaccinated people are not as contagious as the unvaccinated if they get infected
Some recent studies have shown similar peak viral loads in vaccinated people compared to unvaccinated people who contract Covid-19. This has raised concerns for the efficacy of vaccines for preventing…
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Coronavirus: rise in serious cases worries South Korea; more curbs eased in Melbourne
South Korea reported a record high 3,292 new coronavirus cases, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) said on Thursday, as the country moves into the first phase of…
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Australia news live update: Tyrrell search continues; Victoria restrictions to ease; pandemic powers bill debate postponed; no new Covid cases in NT
Victorian pandemic powers bill debate postponed; search for remains of missing NSW boy William Tyrrell enters fourth day; Victoria Covid restrictions to ease as federal Labor condemns threats of violence…
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Victoria’s pandemic bill in disarray as former minister Adem Somyurek’s opposition delays key vote
Former Labor MP’s return to parliament after branch stacking scandal forces legislation back to the drawing board Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get our free…
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Victoria to ditch restrictions for fully vaccinated people from midnight
From Friday there will be no limits on visitors to homes and the number of patrons at cafes and restaurants as state nears 90% vaccination milestone Vaccine rollout and rates…
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Covid live news: fourth wave hitting Germany with ‘full force’, Merkel warns; Belgium mandates working from home
Angela Merkel calls for an extra push on vaccinations; Belgium tightens restrictions as cases rise in fourth wave US to boost vaccine manufacturing and produce a billion doses a year…
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Mask-wearing cuts Covid incidence by 53%, says global study
Researchers said results highlight the need to continue with face coverings, social distancing and handwashing alongside vaccine programmes Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Mask-wearing is the…
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Covid Delta variant offshoot ‘less likely’ to cause symptoms
Scientists in React study suggest virus from dominant Delta variant more likely to cause asymptomatic infections Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage An offshoot of the Covid…
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Covid-19 antiviral pills show promise, but will they be game changers?
The global battle against Covid-19 may be on the verge of getting a game-changing new weapon: virus-fighting pills. But questions remain on how well these up-and-coming treatments will work in…
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Sajid Javid’s criticisms fuelling abuse of doctors, says GPs’ chief
Exclusive: Richard Vautrey says minister and media have made public think GPs are hiding away from patients Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Sajid Javid’s criticisms of…