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 Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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3 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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3 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending