Bloomberg
Pfizer Shot Provides Partial Omicron Shield in Test
Researchers at the Africa Health Research Institute say Pfizer Inc.'s vaccine provides less immunity to omicron than to other major Covid-19 variants. Kara Wetzel reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
Bloomberg
U.K.'s Johnson Issues New Pandemic Rules to Curb Omicron
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces tighter pandemic rules, including work from home guidance, aimed at curbing the spread of the omicron variant.
Press Association
Coronavirus in numbers: 90,629 new UK cases
A further 90,629 lab-confirmed Covid-19 cases have been recorded in the UK as of 9am on Monday, the Government said.
Press Association
Steve Barclay vows to continue dialogue amid nurses strike
Health Secretary Steve Barclay says the priority is to continue the dialogue with trade unions and the Royal College of Nursing with regards to nurses going on strike. The Health Secretary was speaking at Royal Marsden Hospital, Fulham,...
Bloomberg
China's Vaccination Drive By-The-Numbers
New research from Bloomberg Intelligence suggests China needs to get its vaccination drive into overdrive to meet Beijing's coverage targets by the end of January. Bloomberg's David Ingles reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
Bloomberg
Loncar Investments CEO on Vaccines Latest
Brad Loncar, chief executive officer of Loncar Investments, discusses his views on latest use of mRNA vaccines and the recent development in the biotech industry. He speaks with Bloomberg's Haidi Stroud-Watts and Shery Ahn on "Bloomberg...
Bloomberg
J&J CFO on Earnings Forecast, Costs and Consumer Spinoff
Johnson & Johnson CFO Joseph Wolk discusses the company's stronger-than-expected earnings forecast for 2023 and cost pressures with Guy Johnson and Alix Steel on "Bloomberg Markets."
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J&J Has 'Tremendous, Deep Bench' of Leaders, CEO Says
Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky comments on J&J's recently announced executive changes as the health-care giant prepares for its CEO and top scientist to depart. He speaks during an interview with Bloomberg's David Westin...
Curated Video
Politico: Medicare, Medicaid Plan May Cover COVID-19 Vaccinations
Administration plan could cover COVID-19 vaccination costs for 60 million Medicare recipients, Politico reports.
Bloomberg
Fauci: I've Never Seen an Infection Like This
Aug.05 -- Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says even though they handle the virus better, young people still need to take steps to avoid being infected with Covid-19. He spoke to...
Bloomberg
Southeast Asia Travel Will Resume in September: AirAsia CEO
Jul.07 -- Tony Fernandes, chief executive officer at AirAsia Group Bhd, discusses air travel in Southeast Asia, vaccination rates among passengers and his take on vaccine passports. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
Curated Video
Vaccination Availability Hit By Labor Shortages
Vaccine appointments are booked out weeks in advance.
Bloomberg
Vaccine Investments Will Have Tremendous Return: IMF's Gaspar
Apr.08 -- IMF Fiscal Affairs Department Director Vitor Gaspar says investing in Covid-19 vaccinations will lead to big benefits for the global economy. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Lisa Abramowicz on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
Curated Video
From Athletic Trainer To Vaccinator
The U.S. is vaccinating more than 2.8 million people a day, and some states are keeping up with demand by expanding who can give the shot.
Bloomberg
Fauci: 'Practically Pleading' With People to Get Vaccinated
Jul.19 -- Top U.S. infectious-disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says the Covid delta variant is becoming more dominant and presses for people to get vaccinated. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Balance of Power."
Bloomberg
Fauci Wants to Keep Pressure on People to Get Vaccinated
May.20 -- Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says in order to avoid another surge in Covid-19 cases, more people need to get vaccinated. He spoke to David Westin at “The Bloomberg...
Crash Course
Micro-Biology: Crash Course History of Science #24
Robert Koch and his team of scientists identified the germs that cause diphtheria, typhoid, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis, whooping cough, tetanus, plague, leprosy, syphilis, and more—that's some important work! Over a period of 100...
Crash Course
The Columbian Exchange: Crash Course History of Science #16
Back in 1492, when Columbus sailed the ocean blue, he discovered more than a new world! Part 16 in an ongoing History of Science series explores the Columbian Exchange and other major events in the Spanish colonial period. Viewers learn...
FuseSchool
What Are Vaccinations?
Are vaccinations necessary in preventing illness? As part of a larger playlist, a short, yet informative video describes what vaccines are and how they work in the body. Viewers witness the introduction of the vaccine culture and how the...
FuseSchool
What Are White Blood Cells?
White blood cells are our body's tiniest warriors! How do they work? Biology scholars discover the types and functions of white blood cells through a video from an intriguing biology playlist. The resource profiles both types of white...
FuseSchool
How are Pathogens Spread and Controlled?
How can we stop the tiny terrors that cause illness? Junior epidemiologists examine the methods used to control the spread of pathogens with a video from from a biology playlist. The narrator describes the benefits of hygiene,...
TED-Ed
What Can Herpes Do To Your Brain?
As if the herpes virus isn't gross enough! A video lesson explains how the herpes virus hides in neurons in the nervous system. Learners discover how the latent virus reappears in susceptible immune systems.
TED-Ed
Why Do You Need to Get a Flu Shot Every Year?
Don't let your classes take a shot in the dark! Help them understand different types of vaccinations with an informative video lesson. The narrator explains how the flu virus challenges vaccine creators each year thanks to its...
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Measles Explained—Vaccinate or Not?
The measles virus travels through air and lives for two hours, making it more contagious than the flu. The video explains what measles does once it enters a body. It covers the spread of the virus and the body's immune system response.