Washington was the initial epicenter of the nation’s coronavirus outbreak, and an early lockdown helped contain it. Six months later, cases are spiking again, and the future looks uncertain.
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AstraZeneca Pops Ahead of Covid-19 Vaccine Data Report Due July 20
Shares in AstraZeneca (AZN) spiked almost 5% in after-market trading amid a report that early-stage human trial data on the drugmaker’s coronavirus vaccine candidate will be disclosed on July 20.The stock rose to $60.60 in Wednesday’s extended trading after earlier jumping 7%. Data results from the Phase 1 trial of the potential coronavirus vaccine, also kno […]
Family wealth of super-rich increases despite coronavirus
More than 75 per cent of family offices report meeting or exceeding financial targets this year
Wall Street opens lower as coronavirus fears eclipse upbeat retail sales
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 123.53 points, or 0.46 percent, at the open to 26,746.57.
Russia denies coronavirus vaccine trial claims: Live updates
Britain, the US and Canada accused Russia of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.
China to open most cinemas after a half-year shutdown due to coronavirus
Film-goers are allowed to visit movie theatres in the country’s low-risk areas from next Monday while donning face masks at all times, according to an official notice from China Film Administration.
China says its economy is growing and rebounding from coronavirus
This year, China made a rare decision not to set a GDP target due to uncertainties from the impact of the pandemic.
An additional 1.3 million Americans file for unemployment amid coronavirus
NBC News’ Jo Ling Kent breaks down the newly released numbers for unemployment claims and what groups are most affected as the country faces the coronavirus outbreak.
Lockdowns return in India as coronavirus cases surge: Live
Nearly a dozen Indian states impose partial lockdowns in high-risk areas after spikes in coronavirus cases.
Bank of England’s Tenreyro predicts ‘incomplete ‘V-shaped’ recovery – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsLatest: BoE policymaker predicts ‘incomplete V’Unemployment will hurt recovery, points out Silvana TenreyroIntroduction: UK consumer prices rose in JuneComputer games got pricier, but crisps prices fell Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage 11.25am BST Over in Brussels, Apple ha […]
Clinical trial results indicate Moderna coronavirus vaccine is on the right track
Results from the phase 1 clinical trial of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine show it’s on the right track, though there were serious side effects at high doses.
Egypt: doctors targeted for highlighting Covid-19 working conditions
Overwhelmed staff detained by state security agency after voicing concerns about lack of PPE Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageOverwhelmed and ill-equipped medical staff in Egypt are being threatened for speaking out about poor working conditions during the Covid-19 pandemic, with increasing numbers detained by a domestic security a […]
Hospitals look to resume normal operations, but patients still fear seeking care
While normal hospital operations look set to resume, patients remain concerned about seeking care but analysts are optimistic for a recovery in elective procedures post-coronavirus.
US coronavirus deaths could reach more than 220K by November: study
U.S. coronavirus deaths are projected to reach more than 220,000 by the beginning of November as many states continue to report a surge in new cases and hospitalizations.
Coronavirus baby boom or bust? How the pandemic is affecting birthrates worldwide.
It’s been five months — a bit more than half the length of an average pregnancy — since the WHO declared the coronavirus a pandemic.