India to Get Aid; Hong Kong Eases Nightlife Curbs: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) Countries from the U.S. to Australia pledged help for India, with many also restricting travel from the South Asian nation as it combats the world’s largest surge in Covid-19 cases.
The U.S. said it would send 60 million doses of AstraZeneca Plc’s coronavirus vaccine abroad, and President Joe Biden promised his full support to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India’s new infections topped 300,000 for a sixth day, while Thailand reported its highest single-day increase in Covid fatalities.
Hong Kong will allow bars and nightclubs to reopen for vaccinated people, local media Cable TV and Sing Tao reported. Vaccinated Americans may get clearance as soon as Tuesday to doff masks outdoors.