Coronavirus Updates
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Several staff members at Windsor Castle test positive for COVID amid Queen Elizabeth’s Diagnosis
As Queen Elizabeth continues to isolate after testing positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, it has come to light that there are a number of positive cases surrounding the monarch. Several Royal Household …
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Covid surge overwhelms hospitals in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is in a “full-on war mode” to battle ravaging Covid-19 cases in the city, a senior official has said as construction crews from mainland China help expand the city’s bed capacities. The Chi…
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Britain reports 47,685 new COVID-19 cases, 158 deaths
Britain on Friday reported 47,685 new cases of COVID-19 and 158 further deaths within 28 days of a positive test, government statistics showed. That compared with 51,899 cases and 183 deaths reported…
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China pledges support for Hong Kong as infections set to hit new record
China will fully support Hong Kong with its “dynamic zero” coronavirus strategy, its office overseeing matters in the city said, as the territory is expected to hit a new record for daily infections …
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WHO says Africa COVID cases could be seven times higher than reported
The World Health Organization estimates that the number of COVID-19 infections in Africa could be seven times higher than official data suggests, while deaths from the virus could be two to three tim…
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[Beijing 2022] Organiser says 5 new COVID cases detected among personnel on Feb 8
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Organizing Committee said on Wednesday that a total of five new COVID-19 cases were detected among games-related personnel on Feb. 8. Three of the cases were found am…
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Research shows wearing ladies pantyhose as face mask pivotal in stopping COVID spread
Researchers now say wearing ladies tights also known as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid. This comes as criticisms towards face coverings increase, with people saying the…
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Australia’s COVID hospital admissions fall after Omicron peaks
Australia’s COVID-19 hospital cases and people admitted to intensive care continued to trend lower on Tuesday as authorities urged people to get their vaccine boosters to prevent serious illness and …
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Covid-19: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
Nurse Lizzy joins DJ Cobby Rich to discuss the causes, symptoms and how to prevent Covid-19
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Turkey’s President Erdogan tests positive for COVID-19
Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that he had tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19. “The result of COVID-19 tests done with my wife after showing mild symptoms came ba…