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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 Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she’s open to discussing President Joe Biden’s proposa...

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. Key DevelopmentsGlobal Tracker: Cases total 157 million; deaths exceed 3.27 millionVaccine Tracker: M...

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 worst-hit nation. There are more vaccine options coming, at least. The World Health Organization gave it...

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 of emergency that includes Tokyo to the end of May. Hong Kong will shorten mandatory quarantine sta...

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 scrambling for immunizations. Two thirds of adults in the U.K. have now had their first dose of a coronavirus...