Myanmar has 1.1 million fewer jobs after coup, COVID: ILO
The quality of jobs has also deteriorated, with more irregular hours and lower pay, International Labour Organization says.Myanmar has more...
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China’s gambling hub Macao to ease Covid-19 restrictions
(CNN) — The gambling hub of Macao will allow bars, restaurants, salons, gyms and entertainment venues to reopen on Tuesday,...
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‘Living with COVID’: Where the pandemic could go next
LONDON/CHICAGO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - As the third winter of the coronavirus pandemic looms in the northern hemisphere, scientists are...
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Share markets turn mixed, dollar slips on yen
FILE PHOTO - Pedestrians wearing protective masks, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, are reflected on an electronic board displaying...
New Zealand fully reopens borders after long pandemic closure
Getty ImagesNew Zealand's borders are fully open for the first time since March 2020, when they shut in an effort...
When Are You Most Contagious With COVID and How Long Can You Spread It?
As COVID-19 cases rise with the emergence of new variants, you may be wondering how long the virus can linger....
New Zealand fully reopens borders, marking end of COVID controls
The South Pacific country began easing its tough border regime in February.New Zealand has fully reopened to international visitors, lifting...
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Macau to reopen city as no COVID infections detected for 9 days
People stand near Casino Lisboa, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Macau, China July 4, 2022. REUTERS/John MakRegister now...
COVID-19 vaccinations add new twist to MLB trade deadline
PHOENIX (AP) — This is always a stressful time of year for Major League Baseball’s 30 general managers, who are...
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Quarantine for five days after getting COVID, says the CDC, but what if you continue to test positive?
Two and a half years and counting. That’s how long the pandemic has wreaked havoc on individuals, communities, health systems...