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Study Finds Pfizer-BioNTech Shot Could End Pandemic
Feb.24 -- Medical researchers are saying the Pfizer-BioNTech shot could be the one to end the covid-19 pandemic. That comes after a study involving a million people in Israel. Bloomberg’s Rachel Chang reports on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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Biden's $1.9 Trillion Relief Bill Heads to Final Vote
Mar.07 -- President Joe Biden’s signature $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill passed the Senate 50-49 on Saturday, with the House ready to give final passage. Ros Krasny reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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Vaccines Top of Agenda for EU Summit
Mar.25 -- The European Union and the U.K. signaled a thawing of relations over vaccine sharing, just hours after the bloc escalated their long-running public battle with tougher restrictions on exports of shots. Bloomberg’s Maria Tadeo...
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White House Voices Skepticism on China’s Role in Covid Probe
Feb.14 -- The White House has issued its strongest criticism yet of the World Health Organization’s investigation into the origins of covid-19 and China’s involvement in the probe’s findings. The U.S. and the U.K. are calling on Beijing...
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Auckland Starts 3-Day Lockdown Over Three New Covid Cases
Feb.14 -- New Zealand’s largest city Auckland has been ordered into a three-day snap lockdown as authorities investigate three new covid-19 cases. Bloomberg’s Matthew Brockett reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia.”
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Hong Kong Says Experts to Discuss Sinovac Vaccine
Feb.10 -- Hong Kong Food and Health Secretary Sophia Chan discusses the government's Covid-19 vaccination rollout plan and the efforts to fight the pandemic. She speaks with Rishaad Salamat and Haslinda Amin on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
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Fed's Barkin: U.S. Economy to Have Very Strong Spring, Summer
Mar.21 -- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin discusses the outlook for the U.S. economy and monetary policy. He speaks with Kathleen Hays on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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Germany's Vaccine Drive Improving
Apr.09 -- The vaccination rate is improving in Germany after the Easter holiday. 819,000 doses were delivered yesterday which is on par with the U.K., but according to Bloomberg’s vaccine tracker, it will take another 10 months to reach...
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White House 'Assured' J&J Will Meet Vaccine Shipment Targets
Apr.01 -- White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the Biden administration is "assured" that Johnson & Johnson will meet its U.S. vaccine delivery targets despite a setback at a Baltimore site. She speaks at a press briefing. (Excerpts)
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U.K.’s Johnson Says Lockdown Easing on Course, Urges Caution
Jun.02 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated his government remains on course to lift lockdown restrictions this month. He spoke in a group interview Wednesday. (Excerpts)
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G-7 Plans 1 Billion Extra Covid Shots to End Pandemic
Jun.09 -- The Group of Seven leaders are set to vow to deliver at least 1 billion extra doses of vaccines in a bid to end the Covid-19 pandemic by the end of 2022. Jodi Schneider reports on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Australia."
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Powell, Yellen Face Congress Over Covid-19 Economic Response
Mar.23 -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell enter the political arena today. They face two days of congressional hearings over the economic policy response to the covid-19 crisis. Bloomberg’s...
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Biden Steps Up Pandemic Aid Defense
May.11 -- President Joe Biden has stepped up defense of his $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill. This comes as Republicans blamed the weak gain in April employment on federal benefits payments, persuading those out of work to hold off...
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Malaysia to Cut 2021 GDP Growth Outlook, Minister Says
Jul.11 -- Malaysian Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz discusses the outlook for the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic and the government's policies. Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin with lockdowns...
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France to Lift All Virus Restrictions by June 30
Apr.30 -- France’s government says it will ease its coronavirus measures in four stages starting on May 3 and all restrictions will be lifted by June 30. Meanwhile, Germany administered a record 1.1 million vaccine doses on Thursday....
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Hong Kong to Cut Quarantine for Vaccinated Residents
Jun.21 -- Hong Kong’s government is shortening mandatory quarantine for fully vaccinated residents returning from foreign countries. Officials are expected to cut the requirement to just seven days, down from 21. Bloomberg’s Jinshan Hong...
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California Governor Newsom Celebrates State Reopening
Jun.15 -- California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Universal Studios near Los Angeles as the state fully reopened its economy.
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Johnson: England on Track to Lift Curbs July 19
Jun.21 -- Prime Minister Boris Johnson said England is on course to be able to lift coronavirus restrictions as planned on July 19. He also said foreign travel is likely to continue to be disrupted, with delays and complications for...
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Moderna Says Its Vaccine Works Against Delta Variant
Jun.29 -- Moderna Inc. said its vaccine produced protective antibodies against the delta variant spreading in the many parts of the globe. Meanwhile, more than 3 billion doses of Covid vaccine have been administered around the world....
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Fauci Says Return to Lockdowns of 2020 ‘Unlikely’
Aug.02 -- America’s top infectious disease doctor says covid vaccines are working extremely well and that a return to the lockdowns of 2020 are unlikely. Anthony Fauci’s comments come after a week marked by uncertainty and allegations of...
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Booster Shots Make ‘Mockery of Vaccine Equity,' WHO Says
Aug.19 -- Matshidiso Moeti, director for Africa at the World Health Organization, said the rollout of Covid-19 booster shots by a growing number of wealthy nations makes a “mockery of vaccine equity." Moeti spoke during a weekly virtual...
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China Warns of Retaliation if Accused of Covid-19 Leak
Aug.25 -- Bloomberg has learned that the soon to be released U.S. intelligence report on the origins of Covid-19 is inconclusive. That comes as Beijing is warning of retaliation against those questioning whether the virus actually leaked...
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UN Chief Says World Facing 'Dead End’ Over Climate, Covid
Sep.21 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns the world is hurtling toward ecological destruction, and decries the global vaccine inequity that has left rich countries with surplus doses and considering booster shots...
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Hong Kong Can Easily Raise Financing for New City: Chan
Oct.07 -- Top Adviser to Hong Kong Chief Executive and Executive Council of Hong Kong Convenor Bernard Chan discusses the plans to build a massive city on the Chinese border to ease the housing crunch in Hong Kong, reopening Hong Kong’s...