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How Is the Coronavirus Affecting Airlines?
Feb.05 -- Alexandre De Juniac, chief executive officer of the International Air Transport Association, discusses the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on air travel. He speaks from Doha on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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Stocks Sell-Off: Have the Bulls Thrown in the Towel?
Feb.28 -- Nick Watson, fund manager at Henderson Global Investors, discusses the outlook for markets as stocks across Europe and Asia plunged amid fear over the spreading coronavirus. Watson speaks on "Bloomberg Markets: European Open."
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What Is Italy Doing to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus?
Feb.28 -- Lorenza Bonaccorsi, undersecretary in Italy's Ministry of Cultural Heritage, discusses measures being taken to prevent a widening of the coronavirus which has hit the north of the country. She speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance."
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World Stock Rout Deepens Amid Coronavirus Fears
Feb.28 -- Fear over the spread of the coronavirus tightened its grip on global markets Friday, with stocks across Europe and Asia plunging a day after the worst rout on Wall Street since 2011. Rupert Harrison, multi-asset strategies...
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Don't Panic: WHO Spokesman on Coronavirus
Mar.03 -- World Health Organization spokesman Tarik Jasarevic speaks from Geneva about the latest advice for avoiding the coronavirus. He also comments on efforts to develop a vaccine and advice for public health workers. He speaks on...
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EU Warns of `Rapid Increase' in Coronavirus Cases
Mar.06 -- European Union Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides speaks at a news conference in Brussels about the coronavirus and how authorities are preparing for a "rapid increase" in cases.
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New York Ban on Large Gatherings to Last a `Number of Months'
Mar.13 -- Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency for New York City, saying the city would work with the state to enforce its decree against gatherings of more than 500 people to combat the new coronavirus outbreak. Speaking...
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Global Virus Deaths Top 4,000
Mar.10 -- The global death toll from coronavirus has now surpassed 4,000 as regions from Italy to New York ramp up containment efforts. In China, President Xi Jinping has visited the epicenter city of Wuhan in a sign the authorities...
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U.S. Extends Virus Travel Restrictions to U.K., Ireland
Mar.15 -- The U.S. broadened its temporary travel restrictions to include the U.K. and Ireland, two countries left out of an earlier order aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Vice President Mike Pence spoke about the new...
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Coronavirus Cases Top 166,000 With Over 6,400 Deaths Reported
Mar.16 -- There are now over 166,000 coronavirus cases worldwide, and more than 6.400 deaths have been reported, as infections outside China surpass those on the mainland. Stephen Engle and Selina Wang report on "Bloomberg Markets: Asia."
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Italy Issues Drastic Coronavirus Containment Rules
Mar.09 -- Italy is introducing far-reaching measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak. They include a near complete travel ban for about a quarter of the country’s population. That comes after Italy’s death toll from coronavirus...
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Hong Kong’s Exhibitions, Convention Sector Hurting From Scrapped Events
Mar.26 -- Stuart Bailey, chairman at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association, discusses Hong Kong’s exhibitions and events sector which has been hit by both social unrest and now coronavirus, and his optimism for the...
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Hong Kong Looking Into Another Phase of Economic Relief: Yau
Mar.30 -- Hong Kong Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau discusses the spread of coronavirus, Hong Kong’s economy and the new measures of financial aid to firms affected by the illness. He speaks exclusively on...
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European Nations Tighten Coronavirus Restrictions
Mar.31 -- The virus could be approaching its peak in Europe. The World Health Organization said there are signs of some stabilization in Europe’s outbreak as hardest-hit Italy reported the smallest number of new cases in almost two...
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Brent Crude Falls to 17-Year Low
Mar.29 -- Crude dropped to its lowest in 17-years as virus lockdowns cascade through the world’s largest economies. The market has been roiled by cratering demand and an unmanageable surplus while Russia and Saudi Arabia remain at odds...
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Trump Rebukes Virus Response Criticism, Says He Should Be Thanked
Apr.19 -- In answering a reporter's question, President Donald Trump says he acted as early as possible to protect American lives when he heard about the coronavirus. He speaks at a White House briefing.
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Trump: Getting Close to Deal on Additional Aid for Small Businesses
Apr.19 -- President Donald Trump says talks between the White House and Democrats in Congress are near an agreement that would add cash to a program aimed at helping small businesses. He speaks at a White House briefing. (Excerpt)
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Italy Announces Plan to Start Easing Virus Lockdown
Apr.27 -- More nations in Europe are making plans to partly reopen their economies as the number of new infections and daily fatalities decline. After countries including Germany cautiously eased lockdown measures, Italy announced it...
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EU Inches Toward Virus Rescue Deal Amid ECB's Dire Warning
Apr.24 -- Europe is inching closer to an economic response package to cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic while the European Central Bank is expected to increase emergency bond-buying in the coming months to ramp up support...
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Spain Aims to Lift Virus Lockdown Within Next Eight Weeks
Apr.29 -- Spain aims to remove most restrictions on daily life and return to a "new normal" over the next eight weeks. The process will be subject to data on the number of Covid-19 infections and schools won’t return until September....
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Dire Warning for U.K. Economy If Virus Lockdown Persists
Apr.15 -- A protracted lockdown could see the U.K. economy shrink by more than a third this quarter, increasing unemployment by over 2 million and sending the budget deficit to its highest since World War II, according to the Office for...
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U.K. Is in the Dark on When Schools Might Return
Apr.20 -- The U.K. is still in the dark about when schools will reopen, after ministers said there was no imminent prospect of lifting the coronavirus lockdown on the country. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson told reporters at a...
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China to See Very Little Growth This Year, Oxford Economics Says
Apr.20 -- Louis Kuijs, head of Asia economics at Oxford Economics, discusses China's efforts to counter the damage caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Chinese banks lowered borrowing costs and the government promised to sell another 1...
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Cuomo: New York Deaths Dropping But Still 'Long Way to Go'
Apr.19 -- New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says coronavirus deaths in the state have been falling but cautioned "we still have a long way to go." He speaks at a briefing on Long Island. (Excerpts)