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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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India: Work-From-Home Advisory Issued As Air Pollution Worsens In Gurugram 2

On Tuesday, November 19, as air quality in Gurugram worsened, the district administration issued an advisory urging private institutions and corporate offices to allow employees to work from home.

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India: Schools Closed As Air Pollution Worsens In Gautam Buddha Nagar District

Schools in Gautam Buddha Nagar district were ordered to close until November 23 as air quality worsened and fell into the 'severe plus' category.

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India: Work-From-Home Advisory Issued As Air Pollution Worsens In Gurugram

On Tuesday, November 19, as air quality in Gurugram worsened, the district administration issued an advisory urging private institutions and corporate offices to allow employees to work from home.

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Thai capital Bangkok reports unsafe levels of air pollution

STORY: Thai capital Bangkok reports unsafe levels of air pollution SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Bangkok STORYLINE: Thailand's Pollution Control Department (PCD) reported unsafe levels of air pollution in all parts of Bangkok on Wednesday, prompting calls for remote work to combat excessive dust particles. Private sector and state agencies are urged to consider allowing their staff to work from home until the weekend as PM 2.5 pollution in the Thai capital and its surrounding areas is projected to worsen in the next two days due to air stagnation and increased fire hotspots, the PCD said in a statement. Unhealthy to very unhealthy levels of PM 2.5 pollutants, ranging from 58-105 micrograms per cubic meter, were detected in the Bangkok metropolitan region on Wednesday, according to the PCD. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) also reached out to its agencies

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Remote control robot for workers with disabilities

A robot carries a cup of coffee at a cafe in Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture in February 2023, remotely controlled by an employee with a disability. The eastern Japan city started a demonstration the same month to put remote control robots at a library and a cafe, providing people with disabilities with opportunities to work from home.

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Remote control robot for workers with disabilities

A robot serves a customer at a cafe in Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture in February 2023, remotely controlled by an employee with a disability. The eastern Japan city started a demonstration the same month to put remote control robots at a library and a cafe, providing people with disabilities with opportunities to work from home.

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BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man dives in water in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- MANCHESTER, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe in central Manchester, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man with umbrella walks on Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, July 19, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 18, 2022 shows a view of Greenwich Park in London, Britain. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 18, 2022 shows a sign reminding people to stay hydrated in the heat at London Bridge Station in London, Britain. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man sits in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks with a trolley in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People sit in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy themselves in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-HEATWAVE

(220719) -- LONDON, July 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks in Greenwich Park in London, Britain, July 18, 2022. Much of the United Kingdom (UK) was gripped by scorching weather on Monday, with no respite from the sweltering heat forecast before the middle of this week. The authorities have warned of travel disruptions and suggested people work from home in the coming days. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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Beijing intensifies epidemic prevention, control measures in Chaoyang District

STORY: Beijing intensifies epidemic prevention, control measures in Chaoyang District DATELINE: May 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1.various of street view and anti-epidemic efforts in Chaoyang, Beijing STORYLINE: Beijing has been battling a COVID-19 resurgence since April 22. The city reported 61 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday. It has intensified epidemic prevention and control measures in Chaoyang District, where most infection cases were found. Beijing has ordered employers in Chaoyang and other areas where public transportation has been suspended to arrange for their employees to work from home. Transit frequency of buses is lowered while the buses or subways in operation pass through certain stops without stopping. Indoor entertainment facilities and commercial complexes in Chaoyang will continue to suspend business. Commodity markets and other businesses that guarantee people's livelihoods remain open, and restaurants can continu

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White House communications director positive on COVID-19 test

STORY: White House communications director positive on COVID-19 test DATELINE: April 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield (File) 2. various of exterior of the White House STORYLINE: White House communications director Kate Bedingfield said on Friday that she had tested positive for COVID-19. Bedingfield, 40, tweeted she last saw U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday "in a socially-distanced meeting while wearing an N-95 mask." Biden is not considered a close contact as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to the White House official. "Thanks to being fully vaccinated and boosted, I am only experiencing mild symptoms," Bedingfield wrote. "In alignment with White House COVID-19 protocols, I will work from home and plan to return to work in person at the conclusion of a five-day isolation period and a negative test," she added. The total number

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Dutch expat in Shanghai helps deliver supplies to residents amid pandemic

STORY: Dutch expat in Shanghai helps deliver supplies to residents amid pandemic DATELINE: April 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Stan Crienen wearing protection clothing 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STAN CRIENEN, Dutch volunteer STORYLINE: Stan Crienen, a Dutch expat living in Shanghai, has volunteered for his community under closed-off management due to COVID-19. He, together with other volunteers, helps carry and deliver daily supplies to residents. SOUNDBITE (English): STAN CRIENEN, Dutch expat in Shanghai "I think it is very important to help the community. You can actually be a part of it. And yeah, (I'm) actually very happy with that. I think this community is doing it exceptionally well, taking care of the children, taking care of the older people. I think that's very good. I work in the financial system, and at the moment, I can luckily work from home quite a bit. I think if we all work together, it's gonna be fine. It was hard work,

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We will eventually open up the city again: American expat in Shanghai

STORY: We will eventually open up the city again: American expat in Shanghai DATELINE: April 11, 2022 LENGTH: 0:03:08 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai fighting against COVID-19 STORYLINE: Shanghai is pooling all resources in fighting against a new resurgence of COVID-19. An American expat living in Shanghai believes the city will eventually control the virus and open up again. SOUNDBITE (English): PETER A. JOLICOEUR, Aviation Consultant in Shanghai "I live in the Pudong district. In my home here, I live with my wife. I have two kids aged six and 11. I also have my mother-in-law and also an aunt who are all living here together. All things considered, I think we're doing pretty well. Today is the 16th day of this latest lockdown. I've been able to work from home. My kids have online school, and my wife has been active being a volunteer in the community as well, helping to organize neighbours when we need to go get tests or distributing food and so on." "I think O

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#CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CN)

(220317) -- SHENZHEN, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A resident receives nucleic acid test in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 17, 2022. Shenzhen, China's major tech hub bordering the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, asked its 17-million-plus residents on Monday to work from home if they can, while the city is carrying out three rounds of mass testing. Residents are barred from leaving the city, the public transport services are suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CN)

(220317) -- SHENZHEN, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members pack vegetables to be delivered to households in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 17, 2022. Shenzhen, China's major tech hub bordering the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, asked its 17-million-plus residents on Monday to work from home if they can, while the city is carrying out three rounds of mass testing. Residents are barred from leaving the city, the public transport services are suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CN)

(220317) -- SHENZHEN, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A resident works from home in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 17, 2022. Shenzhen, China's major tech hub bordering the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, asked its 17-million-plus residents on Monday to work from home if they can, while the city is carrying out three rounds of mass testing. Residents are barred from leaving the city, the public transport services are suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CN)

(220317) -- SHENZHEN, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A resident reads a book in a residential area in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 16, 2022. Shenzhen, China's major tech hub bordering the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, asked its 17-million-plus residents on Monday to work from home if they can, while the city is carrying out three rounds of mass testing. Residents are barred from leaving the city, the public transport services are suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CN)

(220317) -- SHENZHEN, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members check information of residents for nucleic acid test in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 17, 2022. Shenzhen, China's major tech hub bordering the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, asked its 17-million-plus residents on Monday to work from home if they can, while the city is carrying out three rounds of mass testing. Residents are barred from leaving the city, the public transport services are suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CN)

(220317) -- SHENZHEN, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member checks information of residents for nucleic acid test in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 16, 2022. Shenzhen, China's major tech hub bordering the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, asked its 17-million-plus residents on Monday to work from home if they can, while the city is carrying out three rounds of mass testing. Residents are barred from leaving the city, the public transport services are suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CN)

(220317) -- SHENZHEN, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Residents exercise in a residential area in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 16, 2022. Shenzhen, China's major tech hub bordering the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, asked its 17-million-plus residents on Monday to work from home if they can, while the city is carrying out three rounds of mass testing. Residents are barred from leaving the city, the public transport services are suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CN)

(220317) -- SHENZHEN, March 17, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A resident exercises in a residential area in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 17, 2022. Shenzhen, China's major tech hub bordering the country's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, asked its 17-million-plus residents on Monday to work from home if they can, while the city is carrying out three rounds of mass testing. Residents are barred from leaving the city, the public transport services are suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CN)

(220314) -- SHENZHEN, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer in protective gear guides citizens at a nucleic acid testing site in Luohu District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 13, 2022. In southern China's metropolis Shenzhen, which reported 75 confirmed locally transmitted cases on Sunday, the bus and subway systems were suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. Employees must work from home if they can, and residents are barred from leaving the city in south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CN)

(220314) -- SHENZHEN, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A deliveryman works in Futian District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 10, 2022. In southern China's metropolis Shenzhen, which reported 75 confirmed locally transmitted cases on Sunday, the bus and subway systems were suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. Employees must work from home if they can, and residents are barred from leaving the city in south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CN)

(220314) -- SHENZHEN, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A medical worker takes a swab sample from a citizen for nucleic acid test at a testing site in Luohu District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 13, 2022. In southern China's metropolis Shenzhen, which reported 75 confirmed locally transmitted cases on Sunday, the bus and subway systems were suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. Employees must work from home if they can, and residents are barred from leaving the city in south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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CHINA-SHENZHEN-COVID-19-CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CN)

(220314) -- SHENZHEN, March 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Medical workers clean up medical waste at a nucleic acid testing site in Luohu District of Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, March 13, 2022. In southern China's metropolis Shenzhen, which reported 75 confirmed locally transmitted cases on Sunday, the bus and subway systems were suspended, and businesses, except those providing essential services, have been closed from Monday to March 20. Employees must work from home if they can, and residents are barred from leaving the city in south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo by Chu Yan/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk by the Bank of England in London, Britain on Jan. 24, 2022. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2022 shows people at Waterloo Underground Station during the morning rush hour in London, Britain. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2022 shows a man in an office building in London, Britain. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People cross London Bridge during the morning rush hour in London, Britain on Jan. 24, 2022. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People cross London Bridge during the morning rush hour in London, Britain on Jan. 24, 2022. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People cross London Bridge during the morning rush hour in London, Britain on Jan. 24, 2022. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People cross London Bridge during the morning rush hour in London, Britain on Jan. 24, 2022. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2022 shows people in the Gherkin office building in London, Britain. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks on the street during the morning rush hour in London, Britain on Jan. 24, 2022. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-PLAN B RESTRICTIONS-EXPIRATION

(220125) -- LONDON, Jan. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2022 shows a person in a tailor's shop in London, Britain. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced last Wednesday that Jan. 24 will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Tim Ireland/Xinhua)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-COVID-19-RESTRICTIONS

(220120) -- LONDON, Jan. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People dine outside at Covent Garden in London, Britain, Jan. 19, 2022. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Wednesday that next week will see the end of Plan B COVID restrictions, which include mandatory rules for mask-wearing, vaccine certificates and guidance to work from home. (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua)