Wuhan enters strict stay-at-home measures

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2 years ago

July 27, 2022

A district on the outskirts of Wuhan has been locked down for the first time since its initial Covid-19 outbreak

Nearly one million residents in China’s Jiangxia district have been reduced to stay-at-home measures as part of China’s Covid-zero policy.

The city’s public transport has also stopped, and entertainment venues have shut their doors.

The city was first locked down in March 2020 to contain the rapid spread of Covid-19.

It is understood authorities had detected two cases during regular testing drives, and another two cases from close contacts.

It comes as the World Health Organisation recommends scientists continue their investigations into the origins of the pandemic.

Two new studies show a nearby seafood market in Wuhan was most likely the origin for the virus.

One study suggests “exact circumstances remain obscure,” but maintains the virus was likely present in animals sold at the market in 2019.

“All eight COVID-19 cases detected prior to 20 December were from the western side of the market, where mammal species were also sold.”

Researchers believe the studies do not entirely rule out the theory of a lab leak.

The coronavirus pandemic has claimed the lives of over 6 million people, with the U.S., India and Brazil among some of the hardest hit nations.

Why “stagflation” will be the greatest financial threat of 2024

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

With inflation soaring and economic growth tapering off, concerns about stagflation are on the rise

Stagflation, a situation characterised by high inflation coupled with stagnant economic growth, presents a unique challenge that many are ill-prepared to face.

Mark Wyld from MW Wealth joins to unpack what defines “stagflation”. #featured

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Will Tesla’s supercharger layoffs eventually payoff?

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May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dissolves supercharging team, leaving customers stranded.

Elon Musk’s decision to disband Tesla’s electric vehicle charging team has left customers concerned about the future of the company’s charging infrastructure.

The move comes as a surprise to many, considering Tesla’s commitment to expanding its charging network to support its growing fleet of EVs #featured

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TikTok’s fate in the United States

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3 days ago

May 4, 2024

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TikTok’s fate in the United States has never been more in doubt.

Congress approved a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law that gives its Chinese parent company two options: sell it to an approved buyer or see it banned.

But now, the owners of the popular social media app says they’re preparing to challenge the statute in court.

Andy Keiser a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute, and a Former Senior Advisor for the House Intelligence Committee joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #featured #business #socialmedia #TikTok #TikTokban #nationalsecurity