Asia Expands Vaccine Sops; U.S. Infections Hit Low: Virus Update
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Asian territories from Hong Kong to South Korea added more inducements to encourage vaccinations. The U.S., which is further ahead in rolling out inoculations, reported the lowest level of infection since the early days of the pandemic.
Two U.S. disease experts said Sunday that the world needs the cooperation of the Chinese government to trace the origins of Covid-19 and prevent future pandemic threats. The precise origins of the virus remain obscure.
Germany is probing reports of fraud at some test centers. The U.K. may ditch potential plans to force Britons to show a Covid passport to attend mass events, and is considering making vaccinations mandatory for health workers. South Africa extended a curfew and Malaysia announced a two-week lockdown. Singapore is due to outline a reopening plan.
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The U.S. reported the lowest level of infection since the early days of the pandemic and welcomed back sports fans to stadiums. Airline travel rose to a pandemic record.
All manufacturing sectors – with an exception for those deemed necessary – will be shut down as Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin orders a “total lockdown” of the country to combat a surge in Covid-19 cases.
EU Leaders Pledge to Donate 100 Million Covid Vaccine Doses
May 26 2021, 12:35 AM
May 25 2021, 6:01 PM
May 26 2021, 12:35 AM
(Bloomberg) European Union leaders on Tuesday committed to donating at least 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to developing countries by the end of the year, and said they will strive to increase global production as much of the world struggles with inoculation campaigns.
(Bloomberg) European Union leaders on Tuesday committed to donating at least 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to developing countries by the end of the year, and said they will strive to increase global production as much of the world struggles with inoculation campaigns.