Press Association
Vaccine in numbers: 66,648 more second jabs given
Government data up to August 30 shows that of the 90,838,594 Covid jabs given in the UK, 48,048,009 were first doses, a rise of 19,643 on the previous day.
Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: UK deaths total rises by 209
The Government has said a further 209 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Tuesday, bringing the UK total to 133,483.
Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: UK cases rise by a further 29,173
Coronavirus in numbers: UK cases rise by a further 29,173. The total number of people who have received a first dose of a vaccination now stands at 48,422,588.
Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: UK records 35,623 new cases
The Government said a further 180 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Friday, bringing the UK total to 135,983. Separate figures published by the Office for National Statistics show there have now been...
Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: UK records 36,710 new cases
The Government said a further 182 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Thursday, bringing the UK total to 135,803. Separate figures published by the Office for National Statistics show there have now been...
Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: UK reports further 150 deaths
The Government said a further 150 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday, bringing the UK total to 136,525.
Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: UK reports further 30,301 cases
Coronavirus in numbers: UK reports further 30,301 cases. Government figures show the total number of confirmed deaths from the virus has now hit 136,910.
Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: UK reports further 36,480 cases
The Government said a further 36,480 people had received a positive test for Covid-19 as of Thursday, bringing the UK total to 7,807,036.
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Nearly 75% Of Americans Are Immune To The Omicron Variant
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, in conjunction with The Associated Press, released a study on COVID immunity.
Bloomberg
Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation Spread on Social Media
Apr.01 -- Bloomberg's Sarah Kopit discusses how anti-vaccination groups target women and spread misinformation about the Covid-19 vaccine through social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. She speaks to Emily Chang on "Bloomberg...
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States Slow To Vaccinate People With Disabilities
Our partners at Kaiser Health News explain the holdup in vaccinating people with disabilities.
Bloomberg
Fed's Powell Says Progress Made Toward Taper Goal
Jul.28 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks about the decision by the Fed's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee to leave rates unchanged, while pledging to continue asset purchases at a $120 billion monthly pace...
Bloomberg
Schools Need to Stay Open: Arne Duncan
Arne Duncan, former Education Secretary in the Obama administration and Managing Partner at the Emerson Collective, says schools need to stay open during the pandemic. He's with David Westin on "Balance of Power."
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Native American Tribes Navigate Hurdles Amid COVID Vaccine Rollout
Native American tribes are vaccinating native language speakers to overcome mistrust of COVID-19 doses.
Bloomberg
Powell Says Recovery Still Incomplete, Risks Remain
Jun.16 -- Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a virtual news conference about the decision by the Fed's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee to leave rates unchanged, while pledging to continue asset purchases at...
Bloomberg
U.S. Disease Chief on Danger of Anti-vaccination Movement
May.22 -- Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), tells David Rubenstein that the anti-vaccination movements is spreading "a lot of misinformation" that has caused a lowering of...
Bloomberg
Suntory to Raise Wages Above Government Guidelines, CEO Says
Takeshi Niinami, chief executive officer of Suntory Holdings, the world's third-largest whisky maker and also one of Japan's largest beermakers, discusses how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting businesses in the country. He also talks...
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The Push To Vaccinate Family Caregivers
Our partners at Kaiser Health News explain the importance of vaccinating caregivers.
Bloomberg
The Risks to Reopening New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
May.03 -- Most capacity restrictions will be lifted across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, while all-day subway service will resume in New York City, as lower virus rates and higher vaccinations help move the region toward...
Bloomberg
CDC Head Urges Parents to Get Their Teens Vaccinated
Jun.03 -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky says "I strongly encourage parents to get their teens vaccinated, as I did mine." She speaks at a White House briefing.
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Democrats Call On Government To Ease COVID Vaccine Patent Restrictions
Democrats argue this would make it easier for other countries to produce their own generic vaccines.
Bloomberg
Merck Pill Important Tool in Covid Fight: Dr. Eliav Barr
Dr. Eliav Barr, Merck's senior vice president of global medical affairs, discusses the FDA's authorization of Merck's Covid-19 molnupiravir pill for use in adults at high risk of severe cases who have no other treatment option. He speaks...
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Demand For COVID-19 Testing Skyrockets At Airports
The Omicron variant is pushing people to open their wallets for COVID tests that you can often find for free outside of airports.
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Senate Rejects President Biden's Vaccine Mandate For Businesses
Republicans said they are supportive of the vaccine but that the mandate amounts to government overreach.