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# Fire Up

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Paralympic flame arrives in Tokyo as virus surges days before opening

Organisers urged participants to follow virus rules with increased vigilance.

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Aug 20th 2021, 11:05 AM

Most firefighters still unvaccinated as vaccinators wait on more supply

Significant numbers of firefighters are still waiting to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Jan 19th 2021, 6:42 PM