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Coronavirus News Hong Kong’s leader Carrie Lam has announced the postponement of September’s legislative council elections by a year, citing a worsening coronavirus outbreak. The move on Friday is seen as a setback for the pro-democracy opposition, which was hoping to capitalise on disenchantment with the current pro-Beijing majority to win a historic majority itself. At a press conference, Lam said the “tough†decision was aimed at safeguarding people’s health. The chief executive said the election will now be held on September 5, 2021. “The announcement I have to make today is the most difficult decision I’ve had to make...