A worker sprays disinfectant on packages at a logistics firm in Gansu province. China has repeatedly suggested that cold chain and imported goods could be a route of transmission for Covid-19. Photo: AFP
‘Extremely low’ risk of infection from handling mail, Health Canada says
  • Canadian authorities respond to Beijing CDC’s claim that a contaminated letter from Toronto could be the source of an Omicron case in the Chinese capital
  • They say that in general, ‘coronaviruses including variants do not spread from products or packaging shipped over a period of days or weeks’
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Canadian letter claimed to be potential source of Beijing Omicron infection
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A worker sprays disinfectant on packages at a logistics firm in Gansu province. China has repeatedly suggested that cold chain and imported goods could be a route of transmission for Covid-19. Photo: AFP
‘Extremely low’ risk of infection from handling mail, Health Canada says
  • Canadian authorities respond to Beijing CDC’s claim that a contaminated letter from Toronto could be the source of an Omicron case in the Chinese capital
  • They say that in general, ‘coronaviruses including variants do not spread from products or packaging shipped over a period of days or weeks’
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Coronavirus Canada
‘Extremely low’ risk of infection from handling mail, Health Canada says
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  • Canadian authorities respond to Beijing CDC’s claim that a contaminated letter from Toronto could be the source of an Omicron case in the Chinese capital
  • They say that in general, ‘coronaviruses including variants do not spread from products or packaging shipped over a period of days or weeks’
2,000 hamsters to be culled in Hong Kong over fears of animal-to-human Covid-19 link

Pet shops and owners told to hand over any hamsters bought since December 22; Hong Kong leader earlier says it is a concern pet shop employee has been confirmed as infected with Delta variant

Pet shops and owners told to hand over any hamsters bought since December 22; Hong Kong leader earlier says it is a concern pet shop employee has been confirmed as infected with Delta variant

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Hong Kong leader promises ‘fairness and truth’ in probes into alleged rule breaches

Investigations into whether Cathay Pacific abused quarantine exemption policy and conduct of officials caught up in birthday party scandal will not be ‘left unsettled’, Chief Executive Carrie Lam says.

Investigations into whether Cathay Pacific abused quarantine exemption policy and conduct of officials caught up in birthday party scandal will not be ‘left unsettled’, Chief Executive Carrie Lam says.

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Chief Executive Carrie Lam says the investigations will not be “left unsettled”. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong leader promises ‘fairness and truth’ in probes into alleged rule breaches

Investigations into whether Cathay Pacific abused quarantine exemption policy and conduct of officials caught up in birthday party scandal will not be ‘left unsettled’, Chief Executive Carrie Lam says.

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Demographers offer varying takes on China’s population outlook, with some saying it could shrink by 1 million a year from 2025, while others foresee a more drawn-out decline.

Demographers offer varying takes on China’s population outlook, with some saying it could shrink by 1 million a year from 2025, while others foresee a more drawn-out decline.

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A total of 77 deaths was recorded, exceeding the previous high of 57 last Thursday.

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World’s rich doubled fortunes to US$1.5 trillion during pandemic, Oxfam says

Oxfam’s Inequality Kills study shows that billionaires have seen a record surge in their wealth during the coronavirus pandemic, boosting their fortunes by US$15,000 a second.

Oxfam’s Inequality Kills study shows that billionaires have seen a record surge in their wealth during the coronavirus pandemic, boosting their fortunes by US$15,000 a second.

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Joe Biden enters second year of presidency frustrated, looking to fight

Joe Biden 1.0 was a calming, grandfatherly figure, a low-key veteran coming out of retirement in 2020 to heal a nation deeply divided by Donald Trump. A year later, meet Biden 2.0 – the frustrated, angry fighter.

Joe Biden 1.0 was a calming, grandfatherly figure, a low-key veteran coming out of retirement in 2020 to heal a nation deeply divided by Donald Trump. A year later, meet Biden 2.0 – the frustrated, angry fighter.

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The coronavirus is mainly spread via droplets when an infected person talks, breathes, coughs or sneezes. Photo: AP
As I see it | Covid-19 is infecting people via mail and frozen food? There’s no evidence

Most scientists agree there is a very slim chance of infection from contaminated surfaces, yet Chinese officials continue to claim it is happening.

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My Take | How a controversial socialist phrase became lost in translation

When it comes to President Xi Jinping’s use of the phrase, ‘engineers of the human soul’, Western critics often approach the subject from a fixed perspective and use their own terminology to interpret it, creating an unnecessary and sinister image.

When it comes to President Xi Jinping’s use of the phrase, ‘engineers of the human soul’, Western critics often approach the subject from a fixed perspective and use their own terminology to interpret it, creating an unnecessary and sinister image.

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The View | Three key trends driving Asia’s start-up boom in 2022

With an abundance of capital and talent, Asia’s growing tech hubs are luring investors away from Silicon Valley. Start-ups seeking to solve global issues such as climate change, ageing-related illnesses and supply-chain bottlenecks will offer solid opportunities.

With an abundance of capital and talent, Asia’s growing tech hubs are luring investors away from Silicon Valley. Start-ups seeking to solve global issues such as climate change, ageing-related illnesses and supply-chain bottlenecks will offer solid opportunities.

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