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Global Covid-19 Cases Top 3 Million; New Zealand Eases Lockdown
Apr.27 -- Global confirmed cases passed the 3 million mark. Meanwhile, New Zealand emerged from almost five weeks of nationwide lockdown, and some U.S. states are gradually reopening. Rishaad Salamat reports on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
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Preston could face Government intervention over rising coronavirus rates
Stock footage of shoppers in the centre of Preston, with the city reportedly on the verge of a local lockdown. Preston could be the next area to face Government intervention after a rise in coronavirus rates, the city council’s chief...
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U.K. Parliament To Vote On Future Of Remote Proceedings
In order to obey the country's social distancing guidelines, lawmakers have been utilizing a "hybrid" way of working since April.
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Boris Johnson to reveal next steps for coronavirus lockdown on Tuesday
Boris Johnson will on Tuesday unveil his plan to reopen the hospitality sector from July 4, and announce the result of the review of the two-metre social-distancing rule. The Prime Minister will first meet with his most senior Cabinet...
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Leicester mayor welcomes local lockdown
Quotes from Mayor of Leicester Sir Peter Soulsby and the city's Director of Public Health Ivan Browne at a press conference to discuss the city being placed in a localised lockdown due to an outbreak of coronavirus cases.
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Wedding florist and dressing service prepares for second lockdown in Yorkshire
The co-owners of wedding business Perfect Venue Dressing Yorkshire, Kirsty Oxley and Nicci McCulloch, speak about the difficulties posed by the Government's decision to enter a second lockdown, and the financial challenges ahead.
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United Kingdom Starts Accelerated Review Of AstraZeneca Vaccine
The U.K. is now speeding up the process to review potential coronavirus vaccines for both AstraZeneca and Pfizer.
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Lancashire placed under tier 3 restrictions
Burnley is among towns in Lancashire who will operate under tier 3 coronavirus restrictions as of 00:01 on 17/10/2020. Includes quotes from publican Angie Thompson of the White Lion. She gives her reaction to the news and wonders if they...
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Ministers arrive for Cabinet meeting with PM Boris Johnson
Plans to allow judges to impose tougher sentences on dangerous criminals will end the “ridiculous” system where offenders are let out of prison early to commit further crimes, Boris Johnson said. Ahead of the publication of a Sentencing...
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PM explains face mask policy on visit to school
Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Castle Rock High in Coalville, Leicestershire. He discusses face coverings, requests to meet Covid bereaved families and the suspected poisoning of Alexei Navalny.
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Boris Johnson Announces Stricter Coronavirus Measures
The new measures take effect Monday.
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Johnson & Johnson Begins Phase 3 COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
The vaccine could be available for emergency-use authorization in early 2021.
Bloomberg
Trump Says White House Could Veto FDA’s Vaccine Rules
Sep.23 -- President Donald Trump Signaled that he could overrule any tightening of U.S. rules for the emergency clearance of a coronavirus vaccine. He spoke at a briefing at the White House.
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CDC Will Still Monitor Approved COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC plans to monitor those who get a COVID-19 vaccine first to catch any possible side effect the final tests didn't.
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U.K. Inc. Told to Prepare for ‘No Deal’ Brexit
Oct.18 -- U.K. business is being urged to ramp up preparations for a “no deal” Brexit as trade talks with the EU face collapse. The government has told EU officials not to bother coming to London this week to continue negotiations, but...
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Councils and charities prepare half term food parcels
Businesses and organisations across England have pledged to offer free food to children from low income backgrounds. Support comes less than a week after MPs rejected a bid from Labour to extend free school meals over the holidays until...