Second boosters: what the studies tell us about the fourth Covid-19 jab
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Second boosters: what the studies tell us about the fourth Covid-19 jab
Many countries are offering fourth doses of the vaccines, but most are for at-risk groups like the elderly.
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Coronavirus: North Korea tops 1.2 million ‘fever’ cases
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Coronavirus: North Korea tops 1.2 million ‘fever’ cases
State media did not specify how many of the cases were confirmed as Covid-19. Eight new deaths on Monday brought the toll from North Korea’s outbreak to 50. Most of the country’s 26 million people are thought to be unvaccinated.
Shanghai heads towards June 1 end of lockdown as Covid-19 cases dip
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Shanghai heads towards June 1 end of lockdown as Covid-19 cases dip
The end is in sight for one of the largest mass population lockdowns ever undertaken in China, after stop works and standstill orders upended daily lives and strained global supply chains close to breaking point.
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Morrison v Albanese: who’s leading Australia’s race, and who’s tougher on China?
Opinion polls suggest Anthony Albanese’s Labor party is ahead of incumbent PM Scott Morrison’s ruling conservative coalition, but surveys have not been a good predictor of election outcomes.
Health experts dismiss warning on Covid sixth wave hitting Hong Kong soon
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Health experts dismiss warning on Covid sixth wave as Hong Kong logs 234 cases
Emergence of a sixth wave depends on whether a new variant enters the community, says veteran HKU microbiologist.
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What is the minimum size rule for Hong Kong flats and will it affect home prices?
The 280 sq ft minimum size requirement aims to ‘strike a balance’ between regulating the market and giving developers flexibility, says development chief Michael Wong.
Travel sector ‘very happy’ as Japan reopens to tours from 4 countries
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Travel sector ‘very happy’ as Japan reopens to tours from 4 countries
Tourists who have been triple-vaccinated and come from the United States, Australia, Thailand and Singapore will be allowed to take part in specified tours starting later this month.
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Hong Kong fund for jab-related deaths, injuries ‘must speed up claims process’
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Hong Kong fund for jab-related deaths, injuries ‘must speed up claims process’
Authorities take 10 months to grant HK$2 million in compensation to family of woman who died 16 days after first vaccine dose.
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Covid-19 could be cause of mysterious hepatitis cases that killed children
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Covid-19 could be cause of mysterious hepatitis cases that killed children
One theory suggests the lingering presence of the coronavirus may have triggered an immune response that led to liver damage.
How will Kim Jong-un handle North Korea’s ‘explosive’ Covid-19 spread?
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How will Kim Jong-un handle North Korea’s ‘explosive’ Covid-19 spread?
Even as the unvaccinated nation faces a collapse of its health system, Pyongyang has rebuffed aid offers from South Korea and the UN.
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South China Morning Post
South Korea’s new leader thrust into US, China rivalry
In this issue of Global Impact, we look at what lies ahead for South Korea's new president as he jumps straight into the game of geopolitics.
Hundreds at Beijing university campus sent into quarantine amid Covid-19 outbreak
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Hundreds at Beijing university sent into quarantine amid Covid-19 outbreak
All 670 students and staff living at the Fangshan campus have been transferred to an isolation facility.
Hong Kong residents plan to visit bars, karaoke lounges amid eased Covid curbs
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South China Morning Post
Famed Hong Kong nightlife district buzzing again as Covid curbs are eased
As city presses ahead with second stage of eased restrictions, some industry leaders worry about manpower shortages.
Taiwan hit by record coronavirus cases as island abandons zero-Covid
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Taiwan sees record coronavirus cases with peak expected in late May
Daily infections have topped 90,000 for the first time, with 59 deaths, after the island abandoned its zero-Covid strategy.
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Players don’t want to play for Hong Kong, new boss Jorn Andersen says
National soccer side have ‘headaches’ in attack and defence for Norwegian’s first match in charge, a friendly against Malaysia, before the Asian Cup qualifiers.
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Unvaccinated Hong Kong students allowed to attend graduation after policy U-turn
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Unvaccinated Hong Kong students allowed to attend graduation after policy U-turn
Education Bureau revises health guidelines for campuses, says all students, from kindergartens to secondary schools, will be able to attend their graduation ceremonies.
Coronavirus infection can lead to severe bone loss, Hong Kong researchers warn
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Coronavirus infection can lead to severe bone loss, Hong Kong researchers warn
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