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U.S. Count Eases; EU Secures 1.8 Billion Doses: Virus Update
Bloomberg 2 hrs 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 its backing to a shot developed by China’s Sinopharm Group, paving the way for a wider rollout in vaccine-short countries.
Record Daily Deaths in India; WHO Backs China Jab: Virus Update
Bloomberg 2 hrs ago
(Bloomberg)
India reported more than 4,000 single-day coronavirus deaths for the first time as the nation battles the world’s worst outbreak. China’s Sinopharm Group won World Health Organization backing for its Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way for a wider rollout in countries scrambling for jabs.
Singapore will reduce entry approvals for foreign workers, and delay the arrival of many already approved, to reduce imported cases. Thailand posted more than 2,400 new cases, the highest single-day tally in two weeks. The country is in the grip of a third wave, the worst since the pandemic began. New cases and deaths have almost tripled since the end of March.
India Deaths Hit Record; VDL Mulls Vaccine Waiver: Virus Update
Bloomberg 1 hr ago
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 proposal to waive vaccine patents, but the U.S. needs to dramatically ramp up the shots its exporting.
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 proposal to waive vaccine patents, but the U.S. needs to dramatically ramp up the shots its exporting.