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Hamptons Event With Goldman CEO, Chainsmokers Faces Probe
Jul.28 -- New York health authorities will investigate a Hamptons charity concert opened by Goldman Sachs chief David Solomon and headlined by the Chainsmokers after footage showed crowds of partiers not social distancing, according to...
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Virus Is Hitting Hong Kong Hard, SME Committee Says
Jul.30 -- Michael Hui, chairman of the Hong Kong's Small and Medium Enterprises Committee (SMEC), looks at how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting businesses in the city. Hong Kong’s economy contracted for the fourth straight quarter...
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AIIB Works in Spirit of Multilateralism: President
Jul.29 -- Jin Liqun, president at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, discusses the bank’s multilateral approach to development, the impact of the rising tensions between the U.S. and China on the bank and their response to the...
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Hong Kong Quarantines Hundreds to Contain Virus Outbreak
Mar.14 -- Authorities have locked down more residential areas in Hong Kong and sent hundreds into quarantine to contain the latest virus outbreak that’s tied to a gym that’s popular with ex-pats. Bloomberg’s Stephen Engle reports on...
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Harvard Medical School's Karan on Global Vaccine Rollout
Apr.12 -- Dr. Abraar Karan, physician at the Harvard Medical School, discusses the global rollout of coronavirus vaccines. Concern is mounting that China’s Covid-19 vaccines are less effective at quelling the disease, raising questions...
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International Chamber of Shipping: Demand Level 'Unexpected'
Feb.09 -- Esben Poulsson , chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping and executive chairman of ENESEL, a Singapore-based commercial management and ship owning entity, discusses the outlook for the industry amid the coronavirus...
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Japan's Anti-Covid Measures May Not Be Enough, BofA Says
Jan.07 -- Izumi Devalier, head of Japan economics at Bank of America Global Research, discusses Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's decision to declare a state of emergency for Tokyo and adjacent areas with far less stringent...
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CDC Says New Covid Strain Could Be Present in U.S.
Dec.22 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the new variant of the coronavirus that’s become prevalent in the U.K. in recent weeks could be in the U.S. undetected. Robert Langreth reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia."
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Benefits Lapse Loom as Trump Fails to Sign Relief Bill
Dec.27 -- Millions of Americans will see their unemployment benefits lapse, at least temporarily, after President Donald Trump let Saturday night pass without signing a $900 billion bipartisan coronavirus stimulus package. And the...
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Mumbai Orders Work-From-Home, Shuts Malls as Infections Surge
Apr.04 -- Authorities of India’s financial hub asked all private offices to work from home amid a new wave of coronavirus infections. All non-essential services including malls, places of worship and beauty salons will shut operations....
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J&J Vaccine Manufacturing Error Affects 15 Million Doses
Apr.01 -- A manufacturing error at a plant involved in Covid-19 vaccine production affected 15 million doses worth of an ingredient for Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Rachel Chang reports...
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More Nations Pause Use of AstraZeneca Shot
Mar.16 -- The vaccination program in Europe has sunk further into disarray. The countries that are suspending the use of the AstraZeneca Plc. shot are rising. Germany, France, Italy and Portugal are just the latest countries to pause the...
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Fauci Says ‘No Doubt’ U.S. Has Undercounted Covid Deaths
May.09 -- Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says there’s “no doubt” the U.S. has undercounted its number of deaths from Covid-19. Meanwhile, the U.K. reported just two virus deaths on...
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International Olympic Committee Says 80% of Athletes Vaccinated
Jun.09 -- Christophe Dubi, an executive director at the International Olympic Committee, said more than 80% of the athletes participating in the Tokyo Olympics next month have been vaccinated. He spoke during a virtual press conference...
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Congressional Leaders Agree on $900 Billion Pandemic Relief
Dec.20 -- Congressional leaders say they have agreed on the terms of a roughly $900 billion plan to help the U.S. economy weather the coronavirus pandemic, though the legislation is still being written and the House and Senate won’t vote...
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Important to Wear a Mask Even After Vaccination: Johns Hopkins
Apr.06 -- Dr. Rupali Limaye, associate scientist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses new covid-19 variants that are popping up, the loosening of restrictions and vaccine hesitancy. She speaks on “Bloomberg...
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Funding Latin America’s Vaccine Efforts
Mar.03 -- Mauricio Claver-Carone, president at Inter-American Development Bank, discusses Latin America’s vaccination efforts, the issues that he’s encountering and how China is helping their efforts. He speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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Vaccines Not Going to Change Tide in India for Now: Epidemiologist
May.16 -- Nancy Baxter, head of the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, discusses the coronavirus pandemic and vaccination rollouts across the world. Global cases passed 162.6 million, with deaths exceeding 3.37 million....
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Germany Moves to Ease Covid Rules
May.04 -- Germany is looking to loosen some of the covid restrictions for vaccinated people. Proposed new laws would mean that those who have been inoculated would no longer be subjected to curfews or restrictions on socializing. This...
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India Underestimated the Virus: Rajan
May.03 -- Raghuram Rajan, finance professor at University of Chicago Booth School and former governor of the Reserve Bank of India, discusses the recent wave of coronavirus infections in India, what he thinks went wrong and what India...
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India’s Modi to Skip G-7 Summit: Reuters
May.11 -- India Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be skipping the G-7 summit in the U.K. next month amid the virus situation at home. That’s according to a Reuters report citing the foreign ministry. Modi has continued to resist calls...
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France's President Macron Tests Positive for Covid-19
Dec.17 -- French President Emmanuel Macron tested positive for Covid-19, his office said in statement Thursday. Macron was tested after showing mild symptoms of the disease and will isolate for seven days and continue to work,...
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China's Home Appliance Stocks 'Attractive': UBS's Peng
Jan.11 -- Christine Peng, head of Greater China consumer sector at UBS Group AG, looks at how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting spending in the world's second-largest economy, and the implications for the stock market. She speaks...
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Fauci Expects to See Covid-19 Herd Immunity in Summer
Dec.01 -- Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says the overwhelming majority of Americans could be vaccinated by the second quarter of next year, leading to herd immunity in the summer...