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Infections Surge in Asia; Sydney Extends Lockdown: Virus Update Bloomberg 28 mins ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) Sydney extended its lockdown for a further two weeks as Australia’s most populous city battles an outbreak of the delta strain, with health authorities increasingly concerned after infections spread to Melbourne. Indonesia’s daily cases surpassed India’s, marking a new virus epicenter in Asia as delta drives up infections. Cases in Malaysia and South Korea reached record highs, while Tokyo’s were the highest since January. Singapore reported its most daily infections since April 2020, as the city-state steps up an investigation of a cluster in karaoke lounges. ....
Overdose Deaths Hit U.S. Record; Asia Cases Soar: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) U.S. drug overdose deaths soared almost 30% to a record 93,331 in 2020, or an average of 256 a day, in yet another health concern tied to a pandemic that’s killed more than 600,000 Americans. In Europe, health officials say data supporting the use of vaccine boosters remains thin, and they urged countries in the region to speed up inoculation programs amid the rise of the delta variant. Austria Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said those younger than 35 need to get shots, noting in a statement that this age group accounts for 70% of new infections in the country. Meanwhile, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a backlash from businesses and officials over his decision to make masks optional next week. ....