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Pfizer Soars After Covid Pill Results
Pfizer Inc. says its Covid-19 pill reduces hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk patients by 89%. It's now looking for approval for the new way of treating Coronavirus. Bloomberg's Michelle Cortez reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe."
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WHO Team Has Found 'Important Clues' During China Trip
Feb.07 -- Scientists of the World Health Organization-sponsored mission probing the origins of the coronavirus are wrapping up a lengthy investigation in China and have found "important clues" about a Wuhan seafood market’s role in the...
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Krugman: Need Economy Poised to Make Fast Comeback When It Can
Feb.21 -- Paul Krugman distinguished professor of economics at CUNY Graduate Center, discusses the $1.9 trillion relief bill in the U.S., debt levels and the U.S. economy. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia.” (Part 1 of full...
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Philippines' Cebu Air 'Prepared' for Slow Travel Recovery
Mar.09 -- Alex Reyes, vice president of commercial at Philippine budget carrier Cebu Air Inc., which is supporting the rollout of the government’s Covid-19 vaccination program, discuses how the pandemic has been affecting the airline's...
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U.S. Warned on Covid Variant Even as Cases Slow Sharply
Feb.07 -- The U.S. added 106,570 Covid-19 cases, almost 8,000 fewer than the week’s previous low, suggesting that the declining trend in infections is continuing. Even so, a new study warns of “further surges” in the U.S. as the...
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Australia Adds Covid Curves as Outbreak Widens
Jun.27 -- Millions of Australian are under fresh Covid-19 curves. New restrictions are spanning in the country, including a two-week lockdown in Greater Sydney and a 48-hour lockdown in Darwin. James Thornhill reports on "Bloomberg...
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Singapore Moving Toward Living With Covid: Finance Minister
Singapore Finance Minister Lawrence Wong discusses Singapore’s covid strategy, reopening plans and his outlook for the economy. He speaks exclusively to Haslinda Amin on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.” (Source: Bloomberg)
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EU Tech Chief ‘Not Concerned’ About Dependency on U.S. Tech
The European Union's technology chief Thierry Breton said he is “not concerned” about the use of data-mining software provided by Palantir Technologies Inc. and other U.S. software to analyze data about the spread of the coronavirus. "We...
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Singapore Seeks ‘Middle Path’ on Covid Reopening, Minister Says
Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung discusses the government's efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and its plan to reopen the economy. Singapore has rapidly expanded access to vaccinations in recent weeks, opening immunization...
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J&J Says Vaccine Shows Strong Protection Against Delta Variant
Jul.01 -- Johnson & Johnson said that its single-shot coronavirus vaccine neutralizes the fast-spreading delta variant and provides durable protection against infection more broadly. Bloomberg’s Michelle Cortez reports on “Bloomberg...
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Phuket’s Reopening Can Be Template: Banyan Tree Founder
Jun.30 -- Ho Kwon Ping, executive chairman of Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd., which has a diversified portfolio of hotels, resorts, spas, galleries, golf and residences, discusses the prospects for his businesses and the tourism industry amid...
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Johnson Reverses, Says He’ll Now Isolate After Covid Contact
Jul.18 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would isolate after being contacted by the U.K.’s test and trace program. His decision follows a backlash after he initially said he would take part in a daily testing program that allowed...
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Olympics Bubble Holds Up
Aug.01 -- The bubble system that’s separating the general population from the games seems to be holding up just right even as covid-19 cases in Tokyo hit a record high. Bloomberg’s Sophie Jackman reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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South Korea to Impose Toughest Social Distancing in Seoul
Jul.08 -- South Korea is set to raise the social-distancing restrictions to the highest level in greater Seoul area for 2 weeks, starting July 12. Youkyung Lee reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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HSBC Favors Low-Yielding EMs Including China, S Korea
Andre de Silva, head of global emerging-market rates research at HSBC Holdings Plc, discusses the prospects for monetary policies, economies and bond markets in Asia and Russia. New Zealand’s central bank refrained from raising interest...
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RBNZ Keeps Rates Steady as Delta Variant Spreads
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand refrained from raising interest rates during a coronavirus outbreak and nationwide lockdown. Still, the central bank signaled it intends to start tightening monetary policy soon. Bloomberg Economics'...
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White House Announces $2.7 Billion to Boost Vaccine Production
Sep.02 -- The U.S. government will allocate $2.7 billion to expand vaccine manufacturing, though its not yet clear which companies will receive the funds. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden’s booster plan is facing resistance from medical...
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Lam: Hong Kong Outbreak May Have Peaked
Hong Kong reported over 14,000 new covid cases on Sunday, the lowest daily total in three weeks. Chief Executive Carrie Lam says case numbers appear to have hit a peak. Bloomberg's Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Israel Set to Offer 4th Covid-19 Shot
A new milestone in the fight against Covid-19. Israel is set to become the first country to begin administering a fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Bloomberg's Simone Foxman reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe."
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China Calls for Targeted Covid Zero Approach
China's top leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to their Covid Zero approach while urging officials to be more targeted with their restrictions to avoid damage to the economy. Emma O'Brien reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Covid Protests Muted in China
Chinese authorities have deployed a heavy police presence in the capital and other major cities to prevent a repeat of the weekend's protests over anti-Covid measures. John Liu reports on Bloomberg Television.
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China Warns Against Questioning Covid Zero Strategy
China's top leadership is warning against criticizing the government's Covid Zero strategy, saying the containment policy can stand the test of history. Stephen Engle reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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China Maintains Covid Fight as Lockdowns Pummel Economy
Beijing is pushing ahead with its tough pandemic fight, especially over the holiday weekend, closing gyms and cinemas. Shanghai will keep virus measures in place despite falling cases as it seeks to stamp out the Covid-19 outbreak that...
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Ebola: Nurse Quarantined in NJ to Take Legal Action
Oct. 27 -- Money Clip Host Olivia Sterns reports on Ebola and quarantine policies. (Source: Bloomberg)