Pandemic meets “pingdemic”: Coronavirus infections rise sharply and an official app tells legions of people to stay home after exposure, even as most restrictions are lifted.
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England Ends Most Covid Restrictions as Boris Johnson Isolates
A move to end most legal limits on social contact, including reopening nightclubs and ending a national mask mandate, went ahead even with cases surging.
What China Expects From Businesses: Total Surrender
Unlike regulators in Europe and the U.S., Beijing is using the guise of antitrust to bring powerful tech companies into line with its priorities.
Boris Johnson to Self Isolate After Backlash Over Quarantine Rules
The British prime minister and his top finance official were “pinged” by the health service’s test-and-trace app as contacts of the health minister, who has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Boris Johnson to Self-Isolate, Reversing Plan to Enter N.H.S. Pilot Program
The British prime minister and his top finance official were “pinged” by the health service’s test-and-trace app as contacts of the health minister, who has tested positive for the coronavirus.
China Called Finance Apps the Best Thing Since the Compass. No Longer.
Beijing’s tech crackdown could imperil the innovation that brought modern finance to underserved people — but also led to concerns about reckless lending and borrowing.
For China’s Business Elites, Staying Out of Politics Is No Longer an Option
The fallout from Beijing’s crackdown on the ride-hailing app Didi has ensnared even those who made it a point to not mix business with politics.
China’s Crackdown on Didi Is a Reminder That Beijing Is in Charge
After targeting the ride-hailing platform days after its I.P.O., regulators on Monday moved against more companies that had recently been listed on Wall Street.
Covid Vaccine Card: What You Need to Know
For now, the best way to show that you’ve been inoculated against the coronavirus is a simple card. Here, your key questions are answered.
What Are The Roadblocks to a Covid Vaccine Passport?
Creating a digital certificate of vaccination against the coronavirus is one of the hottest debates right now. What’s keeping it from happening, and why are some people opposed?