COVID-19 Updates
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Colin Powell’s age and cancer left him vulnerable to Covid-19
Despite getting vaccinated against Covid-19, Colin Powell remained vulnerable to the virus because of his advanced age and history of cancer.Powell died at age 84 from Covid-19 complications, his family…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong adds 1,500 quarantine rooms ahead of Christmas holidays as 5 more hotels join approved list
Hong Kong officials have added five hotels to the government’s approved list of coronavirus quarantine facilities, ramping up room supply by 15 per cent ahead of an expected rush of…
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After 30 years in obstetrics, Covid vaccination has made me reassess my advice to pregnant patients| Jenny Dowd
Usually known for my forthright opinions, I have altered my approach to spend time trying to understand my patients’ vaccination fears Pregnant women try to do the best for their…
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More than a third of UK music industry workers lost jobs in 2020
UK Music’s annual report says 69,000 people lost work as the pandemic wiped billions off the value of the sector More than a third of UK music industry workers lost…
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Washington mourns death of ‘trailblazer’ Colin Powell as tributes pour in – live
Former US secretary of state dies at 84 Joe Biden leads tributes to ‘dear friend’ and ‘patriot’ Colin Powell ‘The court of God will be waiting for him’: Iraqis react…
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Covid live: Latvia closes schools and venues as curfew introduced; UK situation ‘concerning’, says expert
Latvia has closed schools, restaurants and entertainment venues for a month; UK reports 49,156 new cases and 45 Covid-linked deaths Britons warned of difficult months ahead as cases rise Colin…
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Army veteran on trial in Belfast over Troubles killing dies with Covid-19
Trial of Dennis Hutchings, who was 80, has been adjourned for three weeks after he contracted the virus An army veteran whose trial at Belfast crown court over a Troubles…
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‘A Covid incubator’: outbreak in Melbourne refugee detention hotel grows as vaccination rate lags
Up to six men infected as advocate warns Park hotel is circulating air between floor with confirmed Covid cases and other levels Follow our Covid live blog for the latest…
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Coronavirus: Singapore expands no-quarantine scheme for vaccinated travellers
Fully vaccinated travellers from eight countries can enter Singapore without quarantine from Tuesday, as the business hub eases restrictions and gears up to live with the coronavirus.The city state initially…