COVID-19 Updates
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Covid live: Kremlin pleads for people to get jab; EU regulator backs mRNA booster for those with weak immunity
Russia’s daily cases at highest levels since January; EMA says people with weakened immune systems should get Pfizer or Moderna booster Inside Missouri’s Covid culture wars ‘We lost him’: how…
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Bridgerton Emmy winner Marc Pilcher dies of Covid at 53
The hair and makeup designer, who won for the Netflix show, was double-vaccinated and had no underlying health conditions Marc Pilcher, the Emmy-winning hair stylist and makeup designer known for…
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Reuniting the pack: it took 16 months and a journey through six cities to bring our dog Luna home
When Gadia Zrihan’s family were forced to leave their dog behind, they left a part of themselves too – a part they feared they could never get back In the…
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Australia strikes deal for new Covid pill that could be used in treatment by early 2022
Molnupiravir has been shown to prevent serious illness and death, although it is still in late stage clinical trials Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updates Australia cases…
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Anti-vaxxers trying to disrupt Australian rollout by making fake vaccine bookings
Calls to confirm appointments are met with expletives, says Victorian GP, who is concerned for vulnerable patients most in need Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates…
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Million Dollar Vax: most donors behind Australian competition want to stay anonymous
Those funding the promotion seeking to keep focus on Covid vaccines rather than themselves, spokesperson says Follow our Covid live blog for the latest updates NSW and Vic restrictions; Vic…
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Airline industry past worst point of Covid crisis, says trade body
International Air Transport Association chief calls for simpler travel rules and fewer border restrictions to help sector recover The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has said the airline industry is…
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China shipping: container shortages leave exporters struggling to meet overseas orders ahead of Christmas shopping rush
Guangdong-based factory owner and bicycle maker Derrick Tian finally secured a container at the end of September for a new shipment of bikes leaving Yantian Port in southern China, after…
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Michigan nurse charged with stealing and selling Covid vaccination cards
Bethann Kierczak, was responsible for administering vaccines at Veterans Affairs hospital, sold cards for $150-$200 A nurse at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Michigan has been charged with stealing and…
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UK asylum seekers in hotels should have been given money for phone calls, judge rules
High court decision could cost Home Office millions in back-payments A Home Office decision not to give thousands of asylum seekers money to make calls to friends and family during…