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India overtook Brazil as the country with the second-most cases in the world. Indonesia is sticking with Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s vaccine even as a study raised new concerns over the efficacy of the China’s suite of Covid-19 shots.

The U.S. expects to have enough vaccine to meet demand by May despite a planned pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson’s shot pending a review of rare blood clots. J&J said it’s delaying its rollout in Europe.

Australia Nixes Vaccine Target; U.S. Cases Steady: Virus Update Bloomberg 11 mins ago Australia has abandoned a vaccine rollout target amid delays, while the rate of new infections across the U.S. was barely changed on Saturday as the country’s vaccination push gathered pace. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy is at an “inflection point” with stronger growth and hiring ahead but that Covid-19 remains a threat. Singapore reported a positive test in a fully vaccinat...

Australia has abandoned a vaccine rollout target amid delays, while Japan’s inoculation process kicks into gear Monday.

India Sees Record Cases; Australia Nixes Jab Goal: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago (Bloomberg) -- Australia has abandoned a vaccine rollout target amid delays, while Japan’s inoculation process kicks into gear Monday. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy is at an “inflection point” with stronger growth and hiring ahead but that Covid-19 remains a threat. Singapore reported a positive test in a fully vaccinated worker and India tallied a record number of new cases....

N.Y. to Provide Vaccines to Colleges; U.K. Reopens: Virus Update Bloomberg 1 hr ago The weekly death toll from Covid-19 in the U.S. rose for the first time since February and infections climbed for a fourth straight week, even as vaccinations surge. New York City said it has administered more than 5 million doses. A study in Brazil showed that Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s vaccine is slightly more than 50% effective, raising new concerns over the efficacy of the China’s suite of Covid-19 shots, ...

U.K. Hits Vaccine Target; U.S. Deaths Rise: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 days ago The U.K. hit its goal of offering a shot to all those over 50 three days early. England reopened shops, pub gardens, gyms and hair salons after months of lockdown, even as the Mayor of London called for wider testing in two city boroughs following a new outbreak. The weekly death toll from Covid-19 in the U.S. rose for the first time since February and infections climbed for a fourth straight week, even as vaccinati...

N.Y. to Provide Vaccines to Colleges; U.K. Reopens: Virus Update Bloomberg 1 hr ago (Bloomberg) -- The weekly death toll from Covid-19 in the U.S. rose for the first time since February and infections climbed for a fourth straight week, even as vaccinations surge. New York City said it has administered more than 5 million doses. A study in Brazil showed that Sinovac Biotech Ltd.’s vaccine is slightly more than 50% effective, raising new concerns over the efficacy of the China’s suite of ...

The weekly death toll from Covid-19 in the U.S. rose for the first time since February and infections climbed for a fourth straight week, even as vaccinations surge. The Biden administration rejected a plea for more vaccine doses from Michigan, which has the nation’s highest infection rate.

U.K. Hits Vaccine Target; U.S. Deaths Rise: Virus Update Bloomberg 5 days ago (Bloomberg) -- The U.K. hit its goal of offering a shot to all those over 50 three days early. England reopened shops, pub gardens, gyms and hair salons after months of lockdown, even as the Mayor of London called for wider testing in two city boroughs following a new outbreak. The weekly death toll from Covid-19 in the U.S. rose for the first time since February and infections climbed for a fourth straight week, e...