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Deaths Exceed 4 Million; Olympics Faces Emergency: Virus Update Bloomberg 17 mins ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- The pandemic’s global death toll has surpassed 4 million as the delta variant spreads. A growing disparity in access to inoculations is leaving poorer nations exposed even as rapid vaccine rollouts allow life to start to return to normal in countries like the U.K. and U.S. Popular Searches Japan is set to declare a new state of emergency over the coronavirus. The move could lead to a last-minute ban on fans at the Tokyo Olympics, though it is unlikely the gam...

Sydney Extends Lockdown; U.K. Warns on Surge: Virus Update Bloomberg 54 mins ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- Sydney extended a lockdown that was due to end Friday for another week to stem the latest Covid-19 outbreak. The U.K. will relax self-isolation requirements for fully vaccinated people, even as health officials warn that getting back to normal could mean new cases jumping to 100,000 a day and a rise in so-called long Covid-19 cases among younger people. South Korea may tighten social distancing measures as daily cases surge. Japanese Emperor Naruhito has received hi...

Singapore Eyes Reopening; Sydney Extends Lockdown: Virus Update Bloomberg 25 mins ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- Singapore announced plans to move toward a bigger reopening once at least half of the population is fully vaccinated. Sydney extended a lockdown that was due to end Friday for another week to stem the latest Covid-19 outbreak. Tokyo is mulling tighter alcohol restrictions, while there are fresh calls to ban spectators from the Olympics. South Korea may tighten social distancing measures as daily cases surge. Germany’s health minister floats the idea of a “v...

Pfizer Curbs Severe Covid; Philippine Vaccinations: Virus Update Bloomberg 41 mins ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- Pfizer Inc.’s vaccine appears to be less effective in halting the spread of the delta strain, though it shields well against severe illness, Israeli government data show. Several cities in the Philippine capital region, including Makati City, have halted their first-dose vaccination programs as supply from the national government runs out. Japan is planning to hold the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics without fans as government ministers meet discuss v...

Pfizer Curbs Severe Covid; Germany Eases Travel: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- Pfizer Inc.’s vaccine appears to be less effective in halting the spread of the delta strain, though it shields well against severe illness, Israeli government data show. Germany is easing travel rules for people arriving from the U.K., Portugal and other nations, while three more islands in Thailand are preparing to welcome fully inoculated tourists. Sydney’s outbreak of the delta-variant is raising concern Australia’s most-populous city may need to extend i...