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Mr Pompeo said earlier this month that there was "a significant amount of evidence" that the virus came from a laboratory in Wuhan. He later appeared to step back, saying "we know it began in Wuhan, but we don't know from where or from whom". … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: China accuses US of spreading ‘conspiracies’

Sunday's protests come as the Hong Kong government sought to reassure the public and foreign investors after the proposed laws caused the city's stock market to close down more than 5% on Friday and drew backlash from foreign governments, global rights groups and some business lobbies.  … [Read more...] about Hong Kong: Tear gas fired as thousands protest against new security law

Tam Tak-chi, an activist from the People Power party was arrested on Sunday, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP). Tam was taken away by authorities after conducting what he called a "health talk" outside a Sogo department store in Causeway Bay and therefore exempt from coronavirus containment rules. Current virus measures ban gatherings of more than eight people. … [Read more...] about Hong Kong: Tear gas fired as thousands protest new security law

The WHO has warned of disruption to routine immunisation activities during the pandemic because of strain on the health system and a “decreased demand for vaccination because of physical distancing requirements or community reluctance”. It says there is a high potential for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles at this time, but mass vaccinations bringing together large groups of people should be avoided. Countries should instead “maintain continuity of immunisation services wherever services can be conducted under safe conditions.” … [Read more...] about Higher flu vaccination rates could help expose new viruses like Covid-19 earlier, expert says

British citizens, including some BN(O)s, were given a right to register, he points out, adding: “Manifestly, the UK government did not consider itself barred by the memoranda, or anything else, from taking such action.” He says he endorses those who claim BN(O)s can be given a right of abode. … [Read more...] about New UK legal advice could open door to Hong Kong citizens