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World Health Organisation warns that Europe is still in the 'midst of a storm' during the coronavirus crisis
Speaking at a World Health Organisation briefing, Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge warns that the world is still in the 'midst of a storm' during the Covid-19 pandemic. The WHO will also be shortly be releasing further medical advice to the health...
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Study shows healthy-looking people spread virus
More evidence is emerging that coronavirus infections are being spread by people who have no clear symptoms, complicating efforts to gain control of the pandemic.
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Pandemic Sweeps Americas: U.S., 4 Latin Countries Among World's Worst
Latin America and the Caribbean surpass 3 million Coronavirus cases, with Brazil, Peru, Chile and Mexico ranking among world's most impacted.
Bloomberg
Coronavirus Vaccines Won’t Be Online for 5 or 6 Months: Scientist
Jan.27 -- John Tregoning, research scientist at Imperial College of London’s Department of Infectious Disease, discusses the spread of coronavirus, the fatality rate and vaccines being developed to combat the disease. He speaks on...
Bloomberg
China Vows More Fiscal Support as Virus Roils Economy
Feb.16 -- China pledged to roll out more effective stimulus as the novel coronavirus hits an already slowing economy. China has 68,500 total cases and 1,665 deaths. The global infection total is nearing 70,000. Tom Mackenzie reports on...
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China Coronavirus Death Toll Rises to 2,118
Feb.19 -- China is saying the death toll from the coronavirus has climbed to 2,118, with the total amount of cases reaching 74,576. Bloomberg’s Tom Mackenzie and Yvonne Man report on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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Hubei Reports 349 New Cases After National Guidelines Revised
Feb.19 -- Hubei province at the center of the coronavirus outbreak reported 349 new cases, a sharp decline from nearly 1,700 the previous day as China again changed its method for counting infections. Tom Mackenzie reports on "Bloomberg...
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China's Coronavirus Cases Rise to 78,064, Death Toll Rises to 2,715
Feb.25 -- China reports 406 additional coronavirus cases on Feb. 25, bringing the total to 78,064. The death toll rises by 52 to 2,715, China’s National Health Commission says in statement. Tom Mackenzie reports on "Bloomberg Markets:...
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Global Coronavirus Cases Reach 93,017; Death Toll Rises to 3,201
Mar.04 -- The head of the World Health Organization said the novel coronavirus doesn’t transmit as efficiently as influenza but the fatality rate is higher at 3.4%, based on reported cases. Total infections rose above 93,000, with China...
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U.K. Economy Plunged by Record 20% Under Virus Lockdown
Jun.12 -- The U.K. economy shrank a record 20.4% in April as businesses and workers reeled under the lockdown designed to control the coronavirus pandemic. Christian Keller, head of economic research at Barclays, reacts to the data and...
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Hawaii braces for Hurricane Douglas. COVID-19 cases are rising in Spain.
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Japan’s Tourism Plan Excludes Tokyo
Jul.21 -- Japan has kicked off a domestic travel campaign to support the ailing tourism sector in the country, and it doesn’t include Tokyo. The decision to proceed with this “Go To” program of discount vouchers is controversial as the...
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Singapore’s Vasoo Says Challenging to Eradicate Covid-19
Sep.09 -- Dr. Shawn Vasoo, clinical director at Singapore National Center for Infectious Diseases, discusses confining the city-state’s migrant workers to contain coronavirus, while others are under less restrictions. He speaks on...
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WHO Says Younger People Are Driving COVID-19 Spread
A W.H.O. official said people in their 20s, 30s and 40s are increasingly fueling the spread of the coronavirus.
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Europe Takes First Baby Steps Toward a Post-Lockdown World
May.04 -- Various parts of Europe are beginning to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic. The danger now is that weak economies may mean some will ease restrictions too quickly. Bloomberg’s Rishaad Salamat reports on “Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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Wuhan to Test Entire Population of 11 Million People
May.12 -- Wuhan is preparing to test its entire population of 11 million people for the coronavirus after reporting the first new infections since its lockdown was lifted. China also reported six new cases in a Northeastern province. The...
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CLEAN : Expert says herd immunity could beat virus in India
With no vaccine yet available, some researchers are touting allowing natural herd immunity to build in countries like India, arguing that its younger population would face less risk of hospitalisation and death if infected with...
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Leicester facing extended lockdown restrictions due to flare up of Covid-19 cases
Interview with Sir Peter Soulsby, Mayor of Leicester, after the Government announces that the city may be subject to further lockdown restictions due to a sharp increase in Covid-19 cases. Pressed on whether he would allow pubs to reopen...
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Fauci: We don't have virus completely under control
The top U.S. infectious disease expert says the country does not yet have the coronavirus completely under control.
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Dr. Fauci Says the Coronavirfus Is Not Under Control
May.14 -- The top U.S. infectious disease expert says the country does not yet have the coronavirus completely under control. Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, answers a question...
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Fauci: Next Few Weeks 'Critical' To Stopping Spread Of Virus
The infectious disease expert warned Americans that while they're anxious to get back to more regular lives, they can't throw "caution to the wind."
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Mexico Surpasses India For Third-Highest COVID Death Toll
The country has recorded more than 155,000 deaths and over 1.8 million infections as cases surge out of control.