Deceased, aged from 79 to 103, all suffered from underlying health problems; government cancels mandatory NATs for frontline workers.
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Residents urged to use electronic means whenever possible, or make appointment in advance if physical visit essential.
Sixth block awarded to Italy’s ENI; first period of exploration expected to allow investments of around US$370 million, and opening of four wells in deep waters.
Mainland China’s Covid-19 expert Liang Wannian says lowering disease category does not mean leaving the virus to run rampant and is aimed at controlling outbreaks more precisely and scientifically.
Health workers struggle to carry out their jobs in face of pandemic; up to 40% of staff at Kiang Wu Hospital and about a quarter of all public health service employees affected.
Health officials say more than 23,000 Covid-19 patients attended to at city’s 15 clinics since 12 December.
Brazil exported 52 million tonnes of soybeans worth US$31 billion to China through November, compared to 68 million tonnes and US$27 billion in 2018.
New directive focuses on “treatment” rather than “prevention” after nearly three years of sticking to a very strict zero-Covid policy.
Medical supplies adequate and sufficient hospital beds available in case of need, chief executive states.