French lawmakers to vote on Covid vaccine pass amid death threats

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PARIS: Dozens of French lawmakers have reported receiving death threats from suspected anti-vaccination protesters, as parliament starts to debate legislation that would require people to...

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Omicron spreading among over-50s, UK minister says

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

LONDON: The Omicron variant of Covid-19 is spreading among over-50s, but data do not suggest further restrictions are needed because of the high uptake of...

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US Defence Secretary Austin tests positive for Covid-19, symptoms mild

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday with mild symptoms and would attend meetings virtually as he quarantined at...

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China says ‘positive’ signs as Xi’an cases ease

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022

BEIJING: New Covid-19 cases in the locked-down Chinese city of Xi’an fell to their lowest in a week, health officials said today, as residents face...

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Omicron could lead Israel to herd immunity, health official says

January 2, 2022January 2, 2022

JERUSALEM: A surge of Omicron infections could see Israel reaching herd immunity, the country’s top health official said today as daily cases continued to...

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China’s Xian enters 10th day of Covid-19 lockdown as cases persist

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

BEIJING: The Chinese city of Xian entered its 10th day of lockdown on Saturday as the Covid-19 outbreak has yet to show any solid sign...

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Cathay Pacific announces flight cancellations to and from Hong Kong

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways on Thursday said the latest tightening of quarantine restrictions on aircrew had led it to make significant changes to its...

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Australia relaxes testing rules amid Omicron surge

December 30, 2021December 31, 2021

SYDNEY: Australia sought to relieve pressure on overrun Covid-19 testing facilities today by narrowing its definition of close contacts of infected people and relaxing requirements...

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S.Korea to extend curbs amid Omicron surge, serious Covid-19 cases

December 30, 2021December 31, 2021

SEOUL: South Korea said on Friday it will extend stricter social distancing rules for two weeks amid a persistent surge in serious coronavirus infections and...

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Mexicans join bid for COVID-19 compensation from China, WHO

December 29, 2021December 30, 2021

MEXICO CITY: Devastated by the loss of his daughter to COVID-19, Jaime Michaus joined hundreds of Mexicans seeking compensation from China and the World Health...