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Coronavirus updates | February 16, 2022

India logs 30,615 new COVID-19 infections, 514 deaths; cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country reaches nearly 174 crore.

The Hindu

Xi tells Hong Kong's leaders to control COVID as infections spiral

(Adds government statement on food supply)

Reuters

Tesla Model Y Officially Arrives In UK: Delivery Events Abound

The right-hand-drive Model Y is produced at Tesla's Gigafactory in China, though the first batches were reserved for Hong Kong and other markets in Asia.

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Lacking Revenue, Lepu Biopharma Chases IPO to Revive War Chest

Key takeaways: Lepu Biopharma has yet to generate product-related revenue, and with only $41 million in cash is desperate for a quick capital injection through an IPO Cancer treatment specialist has sold out international portion of its share quota, but domestic portion has met with lukewarm reception By Fai Pui

Benzinga

Fears of online censorship in Hong Kong as rights group website goes down

UK-based Hong Kong Watch says outage could be part of wider Beijing crackdown

The Guardian - UK

DiDi To Slash 20% Workforce Ahead Of Hong Kong Listing: Report

China's Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER) counterpart DiDi Global Inc (NYSE:DIDI) looks to reduce its overall headcount by 20% as it pushes ahead with its Hong Kong listing, Bloomberg reports. Most of DiDi's core businesses will be affected by the cuts. DiDi aims to reduce expenses ahead of the Hong Kong listing. The report adds that…

Benzinga

Hong Kong police arrest singer for alleged sedition - media

Hong Kong police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 41-year-old man for suspected sedition and money laundering, whom local media identified as singer Tommy Yuen.

Reuters

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Hong Kong rules out citywide lockdown as cases continue to surge

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday ruled out a citywide lockdown to fight COVID-19, but a surge of infections meant she could not "preclude" the possibility of postponing next month's chief executive election.

Reuters

Hong Kong turns public housing into Covid quarantine facilities as it battles Omicron surge

Fears that city struggling with 2,000 coronavirus cases a day could see daily figures reach 30,000

The Guardian - AU

Hong Kong rights group says website not accessible through some networks

The website of U.K.-based human rights group Hong Kong Watch could not be accessed through some networks in the Chinese-ruled city, stoking concerns of internet censorship in the global financial hub, the organisation said.

Reuters

Tesla Rivals Li Auto, Xpeng Strike Gains In Hong Kong While Alibaba, Other Tech Giants Are Muted

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies — led by the electric vehicle makers — traded somewhat higher in Hong Kong on Tuesday, even as the benchmark Hang Seng Index was muted.

Benzinga

GCL-Poly Eyes More Debt Reduction With Potential STAR Market Listing

Key Takeaways: GCL-Poly says it is studying the possibility of a secondary listing on the Chinese mainland Such a listing would most likely occur on the Nasdaq-style STAR Market, which has rewarded such secondary listings with high valuations By Doug Young

Benzinga

Hong Kong "overwhelmed" by COVID surge

The surge has "dealt a heavy blow to Hong Kong and overwhelmed the city's capacity of handling," Carrie Lam said.

Axios

Galliard Homes bets on continued demand for London property in Hong Kong despite exodus

The developer is opening its first dedicated sales office in Hong Kong even as tens of thousands seek to move away from the city state

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Hong Kong to vaccinate 3-year-olds amid new COVID-19 surge

Hong Kong plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children as young as 3 as infections rage through the semi-autonomous Chinese city

Al Jazeera

In Hong Kong, ‘zero COVID’ brings small businesses to their knees

Small business owners are facing the third year of the pandemic with no clear end in sight to forced closures, curfews.

The Guardian - AU

Coronavirus live: UK records 41,648 new cases and 35 Covid-linked deaths; French protest convoy reaches Brussels – as it happened

UK cases down 30% on the previous week, with weekly deaths down 27.2%; 500 French vehicles arrive in Brussels to protest against Covid measures

Bangkok Post

Singapore, Hong Kong left behind as global travel rebounds

A global travel divide is deepening as some countries ditch Covid-19 restrictions including quarantines, isolation and even mandatory testing for good, while others cling to years-old curbs.

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Reuters

Hong Kong "overwhelmed" as COVID infections hit record

The latest wave of COVID-19 infections has "overwhelmed" Hong Kong, the city's leader said on Monday as daily cases surged by some 20 times over the past two weeks, leaving hospitals short of beds and struggling to cope.

ABC News

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France 24

Hong Kong to report record 3,000 Covid cases

Hong Kong health authorities are expected to report around 3,000 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, a record for daily infections, broadcaster TVB said, citing an unidentified source. FRANCE 24's Oliver Farry reports.

Reuters

Hong Kong to report record 3,000 COVID cases on Sunday -TVB

Hong Kong health authorities are expected to report around 3,000 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, a record for daily infections, broadcaster TVB said, citing an unidentified source. (This story corrects to remove extraneous word from headline)

The Hindu

Coronavirus live updates | Night curfew lifted across J&K

More than 172.25 crore vaccines have been administered, says Government

Reuters

Hong Kong reports 1,347 COVID cases as healthcare system overwhelmed

Hong Kong reported 1,347 new daily COVID-19 infections on Sunday, down from the previous day's record, but the spread, with 2,000 more suspected cases, threatens the city's overstretched healthcare system, authorities said.

ABC News

Would you pay $4,000 for a tree? This Australian couple sells mature trees to clients around the world

Barbara and James McGeoch's old dairy farm near Toowoomba is a perfect tree nursery from where they've built a thriving business with clients as far away as China and the Middle East.

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