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U.S. Infections Ease; U.K. Deaths Slow to Two: Virus Update Bloomberg 5/9/2021 U.S. deaths from Covid-19 have been undercounted, President Joe Biden’s top medical adviser said, with the nationwide toll approaching 582,000. New cases in the U.S. dropped over the past week to the lowest level since the end of September. Hospitalizations dipped to a seven-month low. With more than a third of its adult population now fully vaccinated, the U.K. reported just two virus deaths on Sunday. The Euro...

U.S. Infections Ease; U.K. Deaths Slow to Two: Virus Update Bloomberg 5/9/2021 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. deaths from Covid-19 have been undercounted, President Joe Biden’s top medical adviser said, with the nationwide toll approaching 582,000. New cases in the U.S. dropped over the past week to the lowest level since the end of September. Hospitalizations dipped to a seven-month low. With more than a third of its adult population now fully vaccinated, the U.K. reported just two virus deaths on ...

U.S. Count Eases; EU Secures 1.8 Billion Doses: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago The U.S. looks set for its first week since mid-September in which daily coronavirus cases have not exceeded 50,000. The European Union approved a contract with Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE for as many as 1.8 billion vaccine doses as the region bulks up its vaccination campaign through 2023. In India, more than 4,000 daily deaths were recorded in the latest sign the pandemic is intensifying in the world’s worst-...

Record Daily Deaths in India; WHO Backs China Jab: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago (Bloomberg) -- India reported more than 4,000 single-day coronavirus deaths for the first time as the nation battles the world’s worst outbreak. China’s Sinopharm Group won World Health Organization backing for its Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way for a wider rollout in countries scrambling for jabs. Singapore will reduce entry approvals for foreign workers, and delay the arrival of many already approved,...

India Deaths Hit Record; VDL Mulls Vaccine Waiver: Virus Update Bloomberg 1 hr ago More than 4,000 single-day coronavirus deaths were recorded in India for the first time ever as the pandemic in the world’s second-most populated country intensifies. More vaccines may be on the way to stem the spread. The World Health Organization gave its backing to a shot developed by China’s Sinopharm Group, paving the way for a wider rollout in vaccine-short countries. European Commission President Urs...

India Deaths Hit Record; VDL Mulls Vaccine Waiver: Virus Update Bloomberg 54 mins ago (Bloomberg) -- More than 4,000 single-day coronavirus deaths were recorded in India for the first time ever as the pandemic in the world’s second-most populated country intensifies. More vaccines may be on the way to stem the spread. The World Health Organization gave its backing to a shot developed by China’s Sinopharm Group, paving the way for a wider rollout in vaccine-short countries. European Commi...

U.S. Count Eases; India Reports Record Death Toll: Virus Update Bloomberg 24 mins ago The U.S. looks set for its first week since mid-September in which daily coronavirus cases have not exceeded 50,000. India reported more than 4,000 daily deaths, a record, as the pandemic intensifies in the world’s worst-hit nation. The European Union approved a contract with Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE for as many as 1.8 billion vaccine doses as the region bulks up its vaccination campaign through 2023. K...

U.S. Count Eases; EU Secures 1.8 Billion Doses: Virus Update Bloomberg 48 mins ago The U.S. looks set for its first week since mid-September in which daily coronavirus cases have not exceeded 50,000. The European Union approved a contract with Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE for as many as 1.8 billion vaccine doses as the region bulks up its vaccination campaign through 2023. In India, more than 4,000 daily deaths were recorded in the latest sign the pandemic is intensifying in the world’s wors...

Spain Backs IP Waivers; Japan to Extend Emergency: Virus Update Bloomberg 52 mins ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- Spain is backing a proposal to waive intellectual property rights for coronavirus vaccines, setting the stage for a tense debate when European Union leaders meet Friday. Spain’s position puts it at odds with the German government, which on Thursday opposed a U.S. call to drop patent protection for the shots. Popular Searches Japan is set to extend a virus state...

N.J. Mulls Cash Incentives; EU Splits on Waivers: Virus Update Bloomberg 24 mins ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said he is considering cash incentives to lure people to get vaccinated. Starting today, the state is allowing people to sit at indoor bars, eat at buffets and dance at weddings. China’s Sinopharm won the backing of the World Health Organization for its vaccine, paving the way for a wider rollout of the shot in countries scramblin...