COVID-19 Updates
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Are Covid booster jabs necessary?
Evidence about efficacy of additional dose of vaccine is unclear as some raise moral argument Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Many rich countries are considering offering…
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Global trade recovery from coronavirus shock may have ‘peaked’, as WTO says outlook ‘overshadowed by downside risks’
A strong recovery in global merchandise trade from the shock of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 may have peaked and its impending deceleration could be worsened by new virus outbreaks…
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Bingo is back as Mecca owner Rank outperforms Covid lockdown predictions
Despite losses of £107m in the year to June, the group has its eyes down for a full house post-pandemic Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Bingo…
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Coronavirus: China reports 5 new local cases, lowest since latest outbreak began
China reported five new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on Thursday, as the country’s worst outbreak in months appears to be easing.It was the lowest daily number since the latest wave…
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Hong Kong reportedly lets Nicole Kidman skip Covid quarantine
Actor said to be given exemption to film Amazon TV series, as territory braces for tougher travel rules Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage As Hong Kong…
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Africa’s park tourism crash is a wake-up call. Can we find new ways to finance conservation? | Peter Muiruri
As Covid continues to curb visits to see our iconic wildlife, now is the time to move away from western-led funding models That African governments have failed to mobilise funds…
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Singapore removes quarantine for Hong Kong, Macau travellers as travel bubble bursts for good
Singapore will begin admitting travellers from Hong Kong and Macau without quarantining them even though the measure will not be reciprocated, officials said on Thursday, as they added that discussions…
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European stock markets tumble on Covid support concerns
Shares slump amid signs that central banks could start withdrawing pandemic assistance Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage European financial markets have fallen sharply on fears that…
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Malaysia shop sells paper Covid-19 vaccines for Hungry Ghost Festival
With Covid-19 inoculation on most people’s minds these days, a prayer paraphernalia shop in Malaysia’s Johor state has created handmade paper vaccines so that spirits in the afterlife can be…
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Vaccine program to open for Australians under 40 as rollout hits key milestone
It is understood Scott Morrison did not advise state and territory leaders of the decision to make 16-39-year-olds officially eligible from 30 August before the announcement Vaccine rollout tracker Covid…