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Johnson to Warn U.K. as Delta Gains in Asia, U.S.: Virus Update Bloomberg 38 mins ago (Bloomberg) -- Authorities toughened social-distancing rules in Bangkok, Seoul, and parts of Vietnam as the fast-spreading delta variant of the coronavirus continues to make gains. Tokyo entered its fourth state of emergency and Sydney had a 45% spike in daily cases. The U.S. had the most cases since mid-May as delta hit less-vaccinated parts of the nation. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease specialist, said “ideological rigidity” is stopping people from getting Covid-19 shots. French Pre...

U.K.’s Johnson to Urge Caution as Delta Spreads: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today warn people to stay vigilant as he prepares to lift virtually all remaining curbs in England. French President Emmanuel Macron will also address the nation today amid a surge in infections. Authorities have toughened social-distancing rules in Bangkok, Seoul, and parts of Vietnam as the fast-spreading delta variant of the coronavirus continues to advance. Tokyo entered its fourth state of emergency and Sydney had a 45% spike in daily cases. The U.S...

U.S. Cases Soar 47%; Global Hunger Spikes, UN Says: Virus Update Bloomberg 45 mins ago (Bloomberg) -- Confirmed cases in the U.S. soared 47% in the week ending Sunday, the largest weekly rise since April 2020. The increase came as the delta variant spreads amid falling vaccination rates. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease specialist, said “ideological rigidity” is stopping people from getting shots. World hunger spiked last year, outpacing population growth and probably reaching the highest since 2005, as the pandemic curbed incomes and access to food, according to the Unit...

Sydney Lockdown Could Be Extended; Thai Cases High: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago (Bloomberg) -- Sydney’s virus outbreak means plans for an Australian-Singapore travel bubble have been delayed until at least year-end, the Australian Trade Minister said. New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian warned the lockdown in the city may have to be extended beyond July 16. Thailand reported its second-highest ever daily case and death totals on Sunday, after it imposed a night curfew and tightened restrictions. Malaysia’s director-general of health told the Bernama news agency that he expe...

Tokyo Cases Jump Ahead of Olympics; G20 Warning: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- Finance ministers and central bankers from the world’s biggest economies plan to warn that coronavirus variants present continued risks to growth even as the overall outlook brightens, according to a draft communique seen by Bloomberg News. Infections are rising across most regions as the delta variant spreads, the World Health Organization’s chief scientist said. Russia on Saturday reported a record 752 deaths from the virus, and cases climbed in Tokyo, Sydney...