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China tests millions after coronavirus flare-ups in 3 cities
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China tests millions after coronavirus flare-ups in 3 cities

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities are testing millions of people, imposing lockdowns and shutting down schools after multiple locally transmitted…
G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus
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G-20 summit opens as leaders urge united response to virus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Group of 20 summit opened on Saturday with appeals by the world’s most…
Asia Today: South Korea mulls steps as new virus cases rise
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Asia Today: South Korea mulls steps as new virus cases rise

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has reported 386 new cases of the coronavirus in a resurgence that could…
Hong Kong, world’s most visited city, faces tourism bust
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Hong Kong, world’s most visited city, faces tourism bust

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hundreds of parked tour buses are gathering dust at a northern Hong Kong container port, having…
Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine induces quick immune response: study
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Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine induces quick immune response: study

SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) – Sinovac Biotech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine CoronaVac triggered a quick immune response but the level of antibodies produced…
Hong Kong orders building inspections after deadly fire
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Hong Kong orders building inspections after deadly fire

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities will inspect 2,500 older residential buildings after a deadly fire killed seven people…
The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules
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The Latest: South Korea tightens social distancing rules

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea says it will tighten social distancing rules in the greater Seoul area and some…
Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations
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Bach says Tokyo Olympic “participants” may need vaccinations

TOKYO (AP) — Olympic participants and fans arriving for next year’s postponed Tokyo Olympics are likely to face requirements to…
Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi
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Asia Today: India virus surge continues in New Delhi

NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s overall tally of new coronavirus cases remained steady on Saturday, but officials were watching a…
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse
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Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers resign en masse

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers said Wednesday that they were resigning en masse following a move by…
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