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Over the week, there was a 13% increase in cases compared to the previous seven days. between the 9th and 15th of november, just over 6000 people were admitted to hospital with covid — thats a fall of 4.5% compared to the previous seven days. at the moment, the uk is not witnessing the surge in cases being seen in some other countries. we have, im sure, the highest levels of overall immunity in europe — its over 90% amongst adults and approaching that level in children as well now — so tha...

Levels of overall immunity in europe — its over 90% amongst adults and approaching that level in children as well now — so that is quite a different situation to many countries in europe, including austria and germany, who did not have as had first waves or second waves and did not have the significant delta wave yet, either. there are renewed calls for people to get boosterjabs if they are eligible in the hope the uk can avoid the tougher restrictions being imposed elsewhere. tim muffett, b...

We have, im sure, the highest levels of overall immunity in europe — its over 90% amongst adults and approaching that level in children as well now — so that is quite a different situation to many countries in europe, including austria and germany, who didnt have as bad first waves or second waves and didnt have their significant delta wave yet, either. with a new wave hitting hard this winter, it is clear covid—i9 will again present many challenges. infection rates will be closely monitor...

Exceptionally unpopular president. in fact, he is the most unpopular president at this point in history at this point in history with the exception of donald j trump. they have tangible year one accomplishments, dating back to the american rescue plan, passed without a single republican vote and signed into law earlier this year. the american rescue plan was a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package that provided direct payments, checks of $1,400 to americans in need, extended beefed-up unemploym...

Adviser scott gottlieb says closer than ever. >> the end is in sight given all the tools we have to combat this disease. we still have to get through this delta wave. unfortunately, we cant vaccinate out of it. these are coming too late to affect that wave have infection. once we get through this over the course of the next two months, i think this theyre computic and the others we are seeing coming to market mark the end in the united states. and we need to put that victory on the side of the w...

Is the high inflation. i saw driving this morning to get a cup of coffee, the cost of a gallon of gasoline here in pennsylvania, my home, is $3.50. that is high by historical standards. it has been high. but that is higher than it was six, 12, 18 months ago and that goes for groceries an a lot of different things that we buy ands back to the pandemic an the delta variant which created shortages and higher inflation. the good news is i think now, again, that the delta wave is fading and the pande...

Boris and christi. >> thank you for that report. so this could be the light at end of the tunnel. a strong jobs report exceeding expectations. the unemployment rate at its lower point since the pandemic began, wanls also increasing. joining us now to sort through all of the new numbers. mark zandi at moodys analytics. good morning, mark, always great to have on. i want to get your read of these numbers. 531,000 plus jobs added. and a revision of previous months that had come lower than expecte...

Is the covid situation. you had the delta wave coming into september making the jobs numbers. youre seeing the growth as you note, hospitality and restaurants and such. because thats been the most impacted area. i mean, in terms of the lower labor force participation still not picking up the prepandemic levels, theres a few factors there. some of that is still lingering concerns about covid in the workplace. some of it has to do with parents whose schedules are disrupted even if kids are back in...

The vaccines still represent our safest and most effective way to reduce risk from covid. >> reporter: unlike monoclonal antibody treatments, which are given through an i.v. at a hospital or clinic, the antiviral pills could be taken at home over five days soon after a person tests positive for covid. mercks drug is on track for potential authorization by the end of the year. pfizers by early 2022. >> once we get through this delta wave of infection over the next two months, i think that this th...

Shrinking. when could they see relief by members of the fed or otherwise? >> i think it goes to the pandemic. the pandemic has really scrambled global supply chains in part because this is a global problem. not people getting sick here but people all over the world, particularly in asia, southeast asia where a lot of supply chains begin. it scrambled the labor market. you know. a lot of people got sick because of the delta variant and couldnt go to work or had to stay home to take care of sick p...