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U.K. Warns on Surge; Factory Sleepovers in Vietnam: Virus Update


Sydney Extends Lockdown; U.K. Warns on Surge: Virus Update
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(Bloomberg) Sydney extended a lockdown that was due to end Friday for another week to stem the latest Covid-19 outbreak. The U.K. will relax self-isolation requirements for fully vaccinated people, even as health officials warn that getting back to normal could mean new cases jumping to 100,000 a day and a rise in so-called long Covid-19 cases among younger people.
South Korea may tighten social distancing measures as daily cases surge. Japanese Emperor Naruhito has received his first vaccine dose, while there are fresh calls to ban spectators from the Olympics. ....

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Sydney Extends Lockdown; U.K. Warns on Surge: Virus Update


Singapore Eyes Reopening; Sydney Extends Lockdown: Virus Update
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(Bloomberg) Singapore announced plans to move toward a bigger reopening once at least half of the population is fully vaccinated. Sydney extended a lockdown that was due to end Friday for another week to stem the latest Covid-19 outbreak.
Tokyo is mulling tighter alcohol restrictions, while there are fresh calls to ban spectators from the Olympics. South Korea may tighten social distancing measures as daily cases surge. Germany’s health minister floats the idea of a “vaccination weekend” to get more shots in arms.
Elsewhere in Asia, Vietnam is going to extraordinary lengths to protect its reputation as a vital cog in the global tech supply chain with thousands of workers sleeping on factory floors to minimize disruption amid a resurgence of local cases. ....

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U.K. Warns on Surge; Factory Sleepovers in Vietnam: Virus Update - Article


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Citizens line up outside a vaccination center to receive the U.S. donated vaccine in Tijuana on June 17.
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(Bloomberg) The U.K. will relax self-isolation requirements for fully vaccinated people, even as health officials warn that getting back to normal could mean new cases jumping to 100,000 a day and a rise in so-called long Covid-19 cases among younger people.
The Australian Grand Prix Formula One race planned for November has been canceled. Japanese Emperor Naruhito has received his first vaccine dose, while Tokyo is considering tighter alcohol restrictions, according to local media. ....

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