COVID-19 Updates
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NSW Covid lockdown restrictions: update to Sydney and regional NSW coronavirus rules explained
Covid restrictions extended for greater Sydney, with 8 LGAs in hard lockdown, including stricter mask rules and a 5km radius travel limit. Some restrictions have been eased with some construction…
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Coronavirus: US plans to require foreign visitors be vaccinated
The Biden administration is developing a plan to require nearly all foreign visitors to the United States to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as part of eventually lifting travel restrictions…
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Former US national security officials warn Congress of pervasive Chinese threats
Former US national security advisers warned lawmakers on Wednesday that American investors, businesses and graduate schools must do more to protect the US against the Chinese government’s pervasive influence operations.“The…
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Global coronavirus cases pass 200 million as Delta variant spreads
Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, as the more infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains…
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Coronavirus: China’s Sinovac investing US$60 million in Chile vaccine facility
Chinese pharmaceutical Sinovac Biotech on Wednesday said it will build a fill-and-finish vaccine plant in Chile with an investment of US$60 million, consolidating its presence in the Latin American nation…
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With Delta variant spreading is China ‘zero tolerance’ approach over?
Now it’s clear the virus is not going away debate about what approach the country should adopt next is emerging Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage As…
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Spread of Delta strain proves China cannot let its guard down
Fears about the Delta variant of the coronavirus sparking a new global wave have proven accurate, and it is rapidly becoming the dominant strain of the disease. Mainland China, despite…
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Coronavirus live news: WHO calls for moratorium on vaccine boosters to speed up global first doses
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says priority must be to ensure at least 10% of the population of every country is vaccinated Which countries are vaccinating minors against Covid? China shuts down…
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WHO chief calls for moratorium on coronavirus vaccine booster shots
The World Health Organization is calling for a moratorium on Covid-19 vaccine boosters until at least the end of September, its head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday.The move was…
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Cuomo accuser calls for impeachment after investigation corroborates allegations – live
Former state employee Charlotte Bennett calls for governor’s ouster Biden calls on Cuomo to quit after damning sexual harassment report Andrew Cuomo sexual harassment: the key testimony from the report…