WHO Backs Sinovac Vaccine; Thailand Adds Stimulus: Virus Update
(Bloomberg) — China is rolling out Covid-19 vaccine doses at a furious pace — more than 80% of people in Beijing have received at least one dose — but the…
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(Bloomberg) — China is rolling out Covid-19 vaccine doses at a furious pace — more than 80% of people in Beijing have received at least one dose — but the…
Article content (Bloomberg) — For the first time, the U.K. reported zero daily deaths of people within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. In the U.S., New York City’s positivity rate dropped over the Memorial Day weekend to its lowest point since the pandemic began. Chilean President Sebastian Pinera said in his annual speech to Chile’s congress that the government will create a $2 billion fund to finance the fight against Covid. Moderna Inc. became the second drugmaker to seek full U.S. approval for its vaccine. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your ...
Article content (Bloomberg) — The Philippines ordered inoculation centers only to disclose their vaccine type to recipients on-site to overcome “brand preference” after long lines formed when the Pfizer Inc.-BioNTech SE partnership’s jab was launched in the capital this week. Thailand is adding workers to the front of the vaccination queue in an effort to buttress the economy as a raging Covid outbreak threatens to delay plans to reopen borders for foreign tourists. Vietnam may cut the quarantine for vaccinated travelers arriving at airports to seven from 21 days. We apologize, but th...
U.S. Cases Hit 14-Month Low; California Mask Rule: Virus Update Bloomberg 25 mins ago (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. on Sunday recorded its lowest number of new coronavirus infections since the early days of the pandemic. President Joe Biden plans to send an additional 20 million doses of vaccines abroad by the end of June as supply is beginning to outstrip demand. California will keep its mask mandate in place for another month. The New York City Marathon, a major tourism draw, will return in November with at least 33,000 runners. Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline Plc reported positive results from a m...
U.S. Cases Hit 14-Month Low; NYC Marathon Returns: Virus Update Bloomberg 1 hr ago (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. on Sunday recorded its lowest number of new coronavirus infections since the early days of the pandemic. President Joe Biden plans to send an additional 20 million doses of vaccines abroad by the end of June as supply is beginning to outstrip demand. Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline Plc reported positive results from a mid-stage study, offering optimism their delayed vaccine could be cleared by year-end. U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the next step out of lockdown must be taken “w...