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COVID-19 cases spike in China, world fears a new wave | Inside Story

COVID-19 cases spike in China, world fears a new wave | Inside Story

Nearly 37 million people in China may have been infected with COVID-19 on a single day this week. China is witnessing a dramatic surge in coronavirus cases since it dropped its controversial zero-COVID policy following widespread protests in recent weeks. Under the zero-COVID policy, the country’s authorities were placing entire towns and cities under lockdown…

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Why the COVID pandemic is driving fears of global recession

Why the COVID pandemic is driving fears of global recession

Fears of a global economic downturn are growing as nations around the world react to inflation concerns. Peter Goodman, global economics correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBS News to discuss why he believes the COVID-19 pandemic remains the root cause of our current economic situation. #covid #recession #business CBS News Streaming Network is…

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Jamie and Jilea Hemmings on tackling food deserts and pandemic fears

Jamie and Jilea Hemmings on tackling food deserts and pandemic fears

Jamie and Jilea Hemmings are the creators of the first Black-owned autonomous grocery store, “Nourish + Bloom Market.” While their original goal was to help their son Jabari have access to natural and organic meals, the Hemmings’ business venture grew to provide a way to feed the community while the world was grappling with the…

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New mutated coronavirus from South Africa is "highly concerning" – BBC News

New mutated coronavirus from South Africa is "highly concerning" – BBC News

The UK government has said it is “highly concerned” about two cases of a new mutation of the coronavirus which have been identified in people who have arrived from South Africa. The Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the new strain of the virus is even more infectious than the recent new variant — which is…

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Fears of another COVID-19 surge as nation eases isolation rules | The Virus | ABC News

Fears of another COVID-19 surge as nation eases isolation rules | The Virus | ABC News

As the nation eased isolation rules and Australians get comfortable with relaxed restrictions, there are growing fears of another COVID-19 surge. Experts describe the end of isolation mandates as ‘D-Day’. Subscribe: Read more here: ABC News In-depth takes you deeper on the big stories, with long-form journalism from Four Corners, Foreign Correspondent, Australian Story, Planet…

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Asian Americans see racism, discrimination amid coronavirus panic

Asian Americans see racism, discrimination amid coronavirus panic

As the U.S. panics over potential coronavirus outbreaks, racism and discrimination against Asian Americans is on the rise. Restaurants and businesses with Asian or Asian American owners from California to New York report seeing drops in sales. Weijia Jiang speaks to people in New York’s Chinatown, including the owner of a popular restaurant who says…

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