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Ebola Concerns at Annual Gathering of Pilgrims in Mecca
Oct. 2 -- Bloomberg Money Clip Host Adam Johnson reports on Ebola concerns at the annual gathering of pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Best Way To Fight Ebola: End African Corruption
Oct. 17 -- Millennium Villages Project Rwanda Director Josh Ruxin discusses Rwanda, health care in Africa and Ebola. He speaks on Taking Stock. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Protocol Breach Leads to First U.S. Ebola Infection
Oct. 13 -- The U.S. health worker who contracted Ebola after being in contact with an infected patient in Dallas is leading officials to examine how widespread the danger is for those who cared for him. Bloomberg's Shelby Holliday...
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How Badly Will the Virus Outbreak Hurt China's Economy?
Jan.30 -- Michelle Lam, greater China economist at Societe Generale SA, discusses how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the world's second-largest economy and policies. China's manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to 50 in...
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Rise in Credit Costs Key Danger For Japan Banks' Profits: Analyst
May.15 -- Brian Waterhouse, founder and partner of Windamee Research, discusses the health of Japanese banks amid the coronavirus outbreak. Waterhouse says the greatest danger to the lenders' profits is the potential rise in credit...
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Asian Governments Are Seeking to Reopen Their Economies Gradually
May.21 -- Japan plans to lift its state of emergency for the Osaka region as early as Thursday, but keep the order in place for Tokyo. The Philippines is considering downsizing lockdowns to villages from regions, as it balances further...
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Australia's Morrison: The Risk of a Global Pandemic Is Very Much Upon Us
Feb.27 -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison talks about his decision to activate an emergency plan to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. (Excerpts)
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Reserve Bank of India Unexpectedly Cuts Interest Rates
May.22 -- Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das says the central bank has decided to cut interest rates. The unexpected move comes as the RBI expects the economy to contract for the first time in more than four decades as the...
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How Are U.S. Businesses Reacting to the Virus Outbreak in China?
Feb.13 -- Anna Ashton, senior director of government affairs at the U.S.-China Business Council, discusses how American companies are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak in China and the trade talks between the two governments. She...
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Envision Group Sets Up Mask Manufacturing Center to Help Virus Efforts
Apr.03 -- Lei Zhang, founder and chief executive officer at Envision Group, discusses joining the fight against coronavirus by setting up a face mask production center to help tackle the pandemic. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”
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WHO Tells Countries to Stop Wasting Time
Mar.25 -- Governments should stop wasting precious time needed to fight the coronavirus after squandering an opportunity to prevent the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization’s head said. Meantime, China reports an increase in...
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China’s Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 2,000
Feb.18 -- China’s death toll from the new coronavirus reached 2,000, while Hubei province at the center of the outbreak continued to report fewer additional cases. Hubei reported 132 more deaths and 1,693 new cases, bringing the number...
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Zurich Insurance Sees Covid as Less of an Issue in 2021: CEO
Feb.11 -- Mario Greco, chief executive officer at Zurich Insurance Group AG, discusses the economic costs of covid-19, how the vaccines work against the variants and how a vaccine passport could impact his business. He speaks on...
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Germany to Contract in First Quarter of 2021: DIW’s Fratzscher
Dec.16 -- Marcel Fratzscher, president at DIW German Institute for Research, discusses Germany introducing a hard lockdown, if this is the right move for the country and the risk of German bankruptcies. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets:...
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AstraZeneca Boosts EU Vaccine Supply
Feb.01 -- European Parliament Committee on Environmental and Public Health Chair Pascal Canfin discusses the EU’s vaccination drive, AstraZeneca Plc. boosting its vaccine supply and the challenges the EU faces in distribution. He speaks...
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WHO Science Council Member: Test, Trace, Isolation Strategy Is Key
Jul.15 -- Adeeba Kamarulzaman, professor of medicine and infectious diseases at the University of Malaya and a member of the World Health Organization Science Council, talks about the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in Southeast...
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Olympics Covid Cases Hit 71 as Opening Ceremony Nears
Jul.20 -- With just two days until the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, and some games starting Wednesday, organizers reported 71 cases of Covid-19 linked to the event. Meanwhile, a fourth Covid state of emergency in Tokyo and a...
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Biden Says Children Should Wear Masks in Schools
Aug.18 -- President Joe Biden says authorities have to “ensure kids are wearing masks in schools,” and criticized governors who are trying to block mask mandates in school. He speaks at a press briefing. (Excerpt)
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Vaccine Is Key Tool to Overcoming Health Crisis: Weber
May.03 -- Manfred Weber, chairman of European People’s Party, discusses vaccine passports, U.S. visitor reciprocity and travel restrictions within and outside the bloc. He speaks exclusively on “Bloomberg Markets: European Open.”
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Europe New Car Sales Plunge 25% in September
The European car industry is undergoing a big pivot toward electric vehicles. Sales in September hit a 26-year low for the month. New car registrations in the region plunged 25%. Several headwinds have come together to hit the industry...
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Goldman's Matsui on Japan's Economy, Stocks, 'Womenomics'
Dec.17 -- Kathy Matsui, chief equity strategist and vice chair of Goldman Sachs Japan, discusses the outlook for the economy, corporate earnings and stocks. She also talks about the economic benefits of boosting female participation in...
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Vaccine Safety Is Concern for Most: Professor Leask
Feb.28 -- Julie Leask, professor at University of Sydney, discusses Australia’s vaccine rollout, the challenges the rollout faces and how she thinks people can overcome their fears. She speaks on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia.”
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Trump: Millions of Virus Rapid Tests Will Be Distributed
Sep.28 -- President Donald Trump announces plans to distribute 150 million Abbott Laboratories' 15-minute Covid-19 tests in the coming weeks. He speaks at a press conference at the White House. (Excerpts)
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Singapore to Stage First Live Event With Fans Since Pandemic
Oct.29 -- Hua Fung Teh, group president at Group One Holdings Pte Ltd., discusses the company’s live event in Singapore, how they plan to keep fans safe and his outlook for the business in the post-pandemic recovery. He speaks on...