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Macau Hotel Locked Down After Covid Outbreak; 700 People Quarantined
A hotel and casino resort in the world's biggest gambling hub of Macau was locked down by authorities with 700 people inside on Tuesday due to a coronavirus infection outbreak on the property, local broadcaster TDM reported.
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Covid In Hong Kong Shows "Signs Of Rebound"
Hong Kong's coronavirus case numbers are showing signs of rebounding, city chief executive Carrie Lam said on Friday, days after reintroducing more restrictions ahead of the 25th anniversary of the city's transfer to Chinese rule.
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Hong Kong Is Tracing Covid In Sewage. Here's Why
Hong Kong on Sunday announced that the COVID-19 virus continues to be detected in sewage samples from some areas in the city, indicating that there may be hidden cases in premises in these areas.
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Hong Kong To Allow International Tourists For First Time Since 2020
Hong Kong will allow non residents to enter the financial hub from May for the first time in more than two years, a small step in unwinding stringent coronavirus restrictions which have turned the city into one of the world's most isolated places.
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Hong Kong Leader Explains Maskless Appearances - Show She's "Very Solemn"
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defended herself against criticism on Tuesday by saying she appears for news conferences without a face mask so that people could see how "solemn" she was when talking about the coronavirus outbreak.
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China-Like Hong Kong "Zero-Covid" Policy Vexes Its 7.5 Million Residents
Hong Kong is following mainland China's zero-tolerance approach to control COVID-19, rankling many residents of the international financial hub as much of the world shifts towards living with the coronavirus.
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"Serious Implications": Centre Warns Against Dangers of New Covid Strain
India on Thursday called for rigorous screening and testing for fliers coming from South Africa, Hong Kong and Botswana where a new variant of COVID-19 has been found with multiple mutations that have led to a surge in infections.
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Hong Kong Starts Mass Covid Tests Amid Calls For Boycott
Hong Kong launched a mass coronavirus testing scheme on Tuesday, but calls for millions to take up the offer have been undermined by deep distrust of the government following China's crushing of the city's democracy movement.
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Coronavirus In Vacant Apartment In China Suggests Spread Through Toilets
The discovery of coronavirus in the bathroom of an unoccupied apartment in Guangzhou, China, suggests the airborne pathogen may have wafted upwards through drain pipes, an echo of a large SARS outbreak in Hong Kong 17 years ago.
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Hong Kong To Offer Free Coronavirus Test To All Residents
Hong Kong will offer a free coronavirus test to all 7.5 million residents next month, the city's leader said Friday, but it was unclear how many would take part in the scheme run by companies based in mainland China.
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Mahindra Racing's Jerome d'Ambrosio & Pascal Wehrlein To Compete In Formula E Race At Home Challenge
Mahindra Racing has confirmed that its drivers Jerome d'Ambrosio and Pascal Wehrlein will be participating in Round 1 of the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge. The first round of the virtual racing championship will be held on April 25, 2020 on Saturday and will take place on the virtual Hong Kong e-Prix race track. The Race at Home Challenge ha...
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Pet Dog In Hong Kong First Case Of Human-To-Animal Coronavirus Transmission
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong was confirmed to be infected with the disease, in a likely case of human-to-animal transmission, authorities said on Wednesday.
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Twitter Encourages All 5,000 Employees to Work From Home
Twitter has told its 5,000-strong workforce globally to work from home - making it mandatory for employees based in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea offices - as new coronavirus (COVID-19) spread in new territories.
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Coronavirus: Here Is The Full List Of Suspended Flights To China, Hong Kong
Coronavirus outbreak: Airlines have been suspending flights to China or modifying service in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus: Vietnam F1 Grand Prix Gets Go-Ahead Despite Virus Fears
Vietnam's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix will take place in Hanoi in April as planned despite coronavirus fears, organisers confirmed on Tuesday.
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Macau Hotel Locked Down After Covid Outbreak; 700 People Quarantined
A hotel and casino resort in the world's biggest gambling hub of Macau was locked down by authorities with 700 people inside on Tuesday due to a coronavirus infection outbreak on the property, local broadcaster TDM reported.
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Covid In Hong Kong Shows "Signs Of Rebound"
Hong Kong's coronavirus case numbers are showing signs of rebounding, city chief executive Carrie Lam said on Friday, days after reintroducing more restrictions ahead of the 25th anniversary of the city's transfer to Chinese rule.
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Hong Kong Is Tracing Covid In Sewage. Here's Why
Hong Kong on Sunday announced that the COVID-19 virus continues to be detected in sewage samples from some areas in the city, indicating that there may be hidden cases in premises in these areas.
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Hong Kong To Allow International Tourists For First Time Since 2020
Hong Kong will allow non residents to enter the financial hub from May for the first time in more than two years, a small step in unwinding stringent coronavirus restrictions which have turned the city into one of the world's most isolated places.
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Hong Kong Leader Explains Maskless Appearances - Show She's "Very Solemn"
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defended herself against criticism on Tuesday by saying she appears for news conferences without a face mask so that people could see how "solemn" she was when talking about the coronavirus outbreak.
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China-Like Hong Kong "Zero-Covid" Policy Vexes Its 7.5 Million Residents
Hong Kong is following mainland China's zero-tolerance approach to control COVID-19, rankling many residents of the international financial hub as much of the world shifts towards living with the coronavirus.
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"Serious Implications": Centre Warns Against Dangers of New Covid Strain
India on Thursday called for rigorous screening and testing for fliers coming from South Africa, Hong Kong and Botswana where a new variant of COVID-19 has been found with multiple mutations that have led to a surge in infections.
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Hong Kong Starts Mass Covid Tests Amid Calls For Boycott
Hong Kong launched a mass coronavirus testing scheme on Tuesday, but calls for millions to take up the offer have been undermined by deep distrust of the government following China's crushing of the city's democracy movement.
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Coronavirus In Vacant Apartment In China Suggests Spread Through Toilets
The discovery of coronavirus in the bathroom of an unoccupied apartment in Guangzhou, China, suggests the airborne pathogen may have wafted upwards through drain pipes, an echo of a large SARS outbreak in Hong Kong 17 years ago.
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Hong Kong To Offer Free Coronavirus Test To All Residents
Hong Kong will offer a free coronavirus test to all 7.5 million residents next month, the city's leader said Friday, but it was unclear how many would take part in the scheme run by companies based in mainland China.
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Mahindra Racing's Jerome d'Ambrosio & Pascal Wehrlein To Compete In Formula E Race At Home Challenge
Mahindra Racing has confirmed that its drivers Jerome d'Ambrosio and Pascal Wehrlein will be participating in Round 1 of the ABB Formula E Race at Home Challenge. The first round of the virtual racing championship will be held on April 25, 2020 on Saturday and will take place on the virtual Hong Kong e-Prix race track. The Race at Home Challenge ha...
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Pet Dog In Hong Kong First Case Of Human-To-Animal Coronavirus Transmission
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient in Hong Kong was confirmed to be infected with the disease, in a likely case of human-to-animal transmission, authorities said on Wednesday.
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Twitter Encourages All 5,000 Employees to Work From Home
Twitter has told its 5,000-strong workforce globally to work from home - making it mandatory for employees based in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea offices - as new coronavirus (COVID-19) spread in new territories.
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Coronavirus: Here Is The Full List Of Suspended Flights To China, Hong Kong
Coronavirus outbreak: Airlines have been suspending flights to China or modifying service in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus: Vietnam F1 Grand Prix Gets Go-Ahead Despite Virus Fears
Vietnam's inaugural Formula One Grand Prix will take place in Hanoi in April as planned despite coronavirus fears, organisers confirmed on Tuesday.
