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Artic Sea Microbes Reveals Promising Prospects For Antibiotics: Study
A team of Finnish researchers has developed a new suite of methods to test for the antivirulence and antibacterial effect of hundreds of unknown compounds from the Arctic Sea.
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Nearly 2 Million Excess Deaths After China Abruptly Ended Covid Curbs: Study
China's abrupt move to dismantle its strict COVID-19 regime, which unleashed the virus onto its 1.4 billion residents, could have led to nearly 2 million excess deaths in the following two months, a new U.S. study shows.
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China's Top Leaders Laud "Miracle" Of Zero-Covid Reversal: Report
China's top leaders today hailed the "miracle" of the country's zero-Covid reversal, calling the dramatic turn away from hardline virus curbs a "major decisive victory" and "completely correct", according to state media.
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China Says "Life Is Moving Forward" In New Phase Of Covid Response
China braced for a "new phase" in its battle against COVID-19 on Monday and financial markets strengthened after Beijing dropped pandemic border controls in the latest easing of curbs that has let the virus loose on its 1.4 billion population.
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These Countries Have Imposed Fresh Covid Curbs On Flyers From China
Around a dozen countries have slapped fresh travel regulations on travellers from China, as the world's most populous nation faces a surge in Covid cases following its decision to relax strict virus restrictions.
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As China Relaxes 'Zero-Covid' Curbs, Fears Of Virus Grow
As many Chinese embraced new freedoms on Thursday after the country dropped key parts of its tough zero-COVID regime, there was mounting concern that a virus, which had largely been kept in check, could soon run wild.
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China Rejoices As Government Eases Covid Curbs After Weeks Of Protests
China announced on Wednesday the most sweeping changes to its tough anti-COVID regime since the pandemic began three years ago, loosening rules that curbed the spread of the virus but had hobbled the world's second largest economy and sparked protest
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Beijing, Other Chinese Cities Remove Covid Testing Booths, Ease Travel Curbs
Beijing residents cheered the removal of COVID-19 testing booths while Shenzhen followed other cities in announcing it would no longer require commuters to present their test results to travel, as an easing of China's virus curbs gathered pace.
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After Deadly Fire, China Eases Covid Curbs In Xinjiang
China's western Xinjiang region eased some Covid restrictions in its capital Urumqi on Monday, after a deadly fire in the city blamed on virus controls sparked protests across the country.
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Foxconn Increases Wages, Gives Workers Bonuses to Staff to Quell Discontent Over COVID Curbs: Report
Foxconn has reportedly increased wages for workers at its Zhengzhou plant in central China, as part of the Apple supplier's attempts to cut down on employee discontent over the government's COVID restrictions. Meanwhile, staff who have attended work as normal since October 19 and complied with virus prevention measures are also being given a daily ...
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Economy Likely Grew At Slower Pace In Q4 On Virus Curbs, Ukraine War
India's economy probably grew slower than previously estimated last year, with virus curbs in the final quarter seen as a drag on activity while the war in Europe has added a new inflation hurdle to recovery.
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Weddings On Roads Outside Temple During Tamil Nadu's Covid Shutdown
Weddings were solemnised by priests on roads in front of a popular temple in Cuddalore district as places of worship were closed in view of COVID related curbs and a shutdown was observed on Sunday in Tamil Nadu to tackle virus spread.
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"Do Not Turn Away Patients": China Instructs Hospitals Amid Covid Curbs
China reported fewer COVID cases on Friday as several cities have curbed movements, while a top official warned hospitals not to turn away patients after a woman's miscarriage during a lockdown in the city of Xian sparked outrage.
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Karnataka Could Announce More Covid Curbs Soon. What Chief Minister Said
Faced with fresh COVID-19 threats, the Karnataka government is considering more containment measures to control the spread of the virus and the state cabinet is likely decide in this regard, later this week after consulting experts.
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90% In ICUs Have Not Had Booster Jab, Says British PM
Around 90 percent of coronavirus patients in intensive care units have not had a booster jab, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday, defending his decision not to tighten virus curbs in England.
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Artic Sea Microbes Reveals Promising Prospects For Antibiotics: Study
A team of Finnish researchers has developed a new suite of methods to test for the antivirulence and antibacterial effect of hundreds of unknown compounds from the Arctic Sea.
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Nearly 2 Million Excess Deaths After China Abruptly Ended Covid Curbs: Study
China's abrupt move to dismantle its strict COVID-19 regime, which unleashed the virus onto its 1.4 billion residents, could have led to nearly 2 million excess deaths in the following two months, a new U.S. study shows.
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China's Top Leaders Laud "Miracle" Of Zero-Covid Reversal: Report
China's top leaders today hailed the "miracle" of the country's zero-Covid reversal, calling the dramatic turn away from hardline virus curbs a "major decisive victory" and "completely correct", according to state media.
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China Says "Life Is Moving Forward" In New Phase Of Covid Response
China braced for a "new phase" in its battle against COVID-19 on Monday and financial markets strengthened after Beijing dropped pandemic border controls in the latest easing of curbs that has let the virus loose on its 1.4 billion population.
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These Countries Have Imposed Fresh Covid Curbs On Flyers From China
Around a dozen countries have slapped fresh travel regulations on travellers from China, as the world's most populous nation faces a surge in Covid cases following its decision to relax strict virus restrictions.
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As China Relaxes 'Zero-Covid' Curbs, Fears Of Virus Grow
As many Chinese embraced new freedoms on Thursday after the country dropped key parts of its tough zero-COVID regime, there was mounting concern that a virus, which had largely been kept in check, could soon run wild.
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China Rejoices As Government Eases Covid Curbs After Weeks Of Protests
China announced on Wednesday the most sweeping changes to its tough anti-COVID regime since the pandemic began three years ago, loosening rules that curbed the spread of the virus but had hobbled the world's second largest economy and sparked protest
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Beijing, Other Chinese Cities Remove Covid Testing Booths, Ease Travel Curbs
Beijing residents cheered the removal of COVID-19 testing booths while Shenzhen followed other cities in announcing it would no longer require commuters to present their test results to travel, as an easing of China's virus curbs gathered pace.
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After Deadly Fire, China Eases Covid Curbs In Xinjiang
China's western Xinjiang region eased some Covid restrictions in its capital Urumqi on Monday, after a deadly fire in the city blamed on virus controls sparked protests across the country.
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Foxconn Increases Wages, Gives Workers Bonuses to Staff to Quell Discontent Over COVID Curbs: Report
Foxconn has reportedly increased wages for workers at its Zhengzhou plant in central China, as part of the Apple supplier's attempts to cut down on employee discontent over the government's COVID restrictions. Meanwhile, staff who have attended work as normal since October 19 and complied with virus prevention measures are also being given a daily ...
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Economy Likely Grew At Slower Pace In Q4 On Virus Curbs, Ukraine War
India's economy probably grew slower than previously estimated last year, with virus curbs in the final quarter seen as a drag on activity while the war in Europe has added a new inflation hurdle to recovery.
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Weddings On Roads Outside Temple During Tamil Nadu's Covid Shutdown
Weddings were solemnised by priests on roads in front of a popular temple in Cuddalore district as places of worship were closed in view of COVID related curbs and a shutdown was observed on Sunday in Tamil Nadu to tackle virus spread.
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"Do Not Turn Away Patients": China Instructs Hospitals Amid Covid Curbs
China reported fewer COVID cases on Friday as several cities have curbed movements, while a top official warned hospitals not to turn away patients after a woman's miscarriage during a lockdown in the city of Xian sparked outrage.
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Karnataka Could Announce More Covid Curbs Soon. What Chief Minister Said
Faced with fresh COVID-19 threats, the Karnataka government is considering more containment measures to control the spread of the virus and the state cabinet is likely decide in this regard, later this week after consulting experts.
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90% In ICUs Have Not Had Booster Jab, Says British PM
Around 90 percent of coronavirus patients in intensive care units have not had a booster jab, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday, defending his decision not to tighten virus curbs in England.
