COVID-19 Updates
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Italian Covid bereaved want inquiry extended beyond early outbreak
Families say there are lessons to be learned as first Covid cases in 16 European countries came from Italy Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Relatives of…
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How Australia’s vaccine rollout overlooked people with disabilities
A draft report from the disability royal commission found the federal health department’s approach to the vaccination rollout has been ‘seriously deficient’, having overlooked people with disabilities in favour of…
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Explainer: how do I get a Covid digital certificate to prove my vaccination status?
With NSW reopening and economy trial under way in Victoria, here’s how you can link proof of your vaccination to check-in apps Follow our Covid live blog for the latest…
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Delta deaths expose Australia’s great disadvantage divide
Experts say the spread of coronavirus among lower socioeconomic communities in NSW and Victoria was ‘utterly predictable’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Nearly 60% of…
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Coronavirus: WHO experts back 3rd vaccine shots for people with weak immune systems
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday recommended that immunocompromised people be given an additional dose of Covid-19 vaccine, due to their higher risk of breakthrough infections after standard immunisation.The…
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Covid pandemic has pushed poor countries to record debt levels – World Bank
‘Tragic reversal’ has set back progress, president says, as he calls for a comprehensive plan Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The Covid-19 pandemic has led to…
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French study of over 22m people finds vaccines cut severe Covid risk by 90%
Largest study of its kind also finds vaccines appear to protect against worst effects of Delta variant Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Vaccination reduces the risk…
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Calls to ban neofascist groups after violence at Rome Covid pass protests
Founder of far-right party among 12 arrested after mob storms A&E department and trade union HQ Calls are growing in Italy to abolish neofascist movements after violent protests against Covid-19…
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G4S cuts pay for some NHS test-and-trace staff after living wage order
Exclusive: Workers outside London face drop to maximum of £9.50 an hour after government says firm should pay real living wage NHS test-and-trace units run by G4S have cut the…
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Vietnam’s factories lurch into crisis from worker exodus with holiday shopping on the line
For four months this year, as Vietnam battled the Delta variant, manufacturing worker Le Van Teo stayed in his shared room in the southern industrial hub of Binh Duong, where…