Covid-19 Pandemic
 Here’s the latest news: Mexico overtakes France to have fifth-deadliest outbreakVirus pushes Singapore politicians into social media feudMost powerful agent in baseball is confident season can resume Building trust in a vaccine The federal government’s roll out of donated remdesivir from Gilead Sciences Inc. didn’t go well, but a plan in the works for allocating a vaccine against Covid-19 aims to avoid those pitfalls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been working on a plan to distribute a vaccine and make sure that people take it for the last few months, Director Robert Redfield told senators. “We’re developing a plan as we speak building on the efforts that we have to build vaccine confidence in this country, which is really critical,” Redfield said Tuesday in response to questioning from Senator Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat, during a hearing on reopening schools and businesses. “On top of that, there will be a very defined plan for distribution of this vaccine, prioritization of this vaccine, monitoring for safety.”  Robert Redfield on July 2. Photographer: Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner/Bloomberg The plan is being put together was part of a collective effort under Operation Warp Speed, the Trump administration’s program to accelerate development of a Covid-19 vaccine and have one ready by early next year. While those who become ill with the novel coronavirus are typically eager to try drugs to fight the condition, a vaccine may be a tougher sell. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, told senators that health officials are “thoroughly aware” that some Americans don’t trust the government, or vaccines in general. “We need to engage the community by boots on the ground,” he said, adding Operation Warp Speed is working on just such a program. “There needs to be engagement of people who the community trusts, particularly individuals who are noted sports figures or whomever,” Fauci said. Those celebrity endorsements could be coming soon. Health officials expect to have the vaccine plan ready in the “near weeks ahead,” Redfield said. — Anna Edney Track the virus Bloomberg’s Trade Tracker show that the worst could be over for shipments as economies gradually re-open worldwide.  Those good feelings have yet to translate into equally steady and broad-based gains in the port activity and exports measures. All 10 gauges on the Tracker remain below their long-run averages, while much improved from the early days of the outbreak. Significant hurdles also could temper the enthusiasm. What you should read Covid Leaves Americans Fearful and Frugal Shopping habits have changed in the pandemic. Hong Kong’s Virus-Free Streak May Soon End Two test positive after three weeks of no new infections. U.K. May Join EU’s Drive for a Virus Vaccine Europe and China are vying for supplies of drugs to prevent Covid. Florida’s Covid Cases Jump by A Record The governor has ruled out reimposing a lockdown. Where Lockdown Is More Deadly Than Virus Nigeria’s police and military are brutally enforcing Covid rules. Know someone else who would like this newsletter? Have them sign up here. Have any questions, concerns, or news tips on Covid-19 news? Get in touch or help us cover the story. Like this newsletter? Subscribe for unlimited access to trusted, data-based journalism in 120 countries around the world and gain expert analysis from exclusive daily newsletters, The Bloomberg Open and The Bloomberg Close. Follow Us Get the newsletter You received this message because you are subscribed to Bloomberg’s Coronavirus Daily newsletter. Unsubscribe | Bloomberg.com | Contact Us Bloomberg L.P. 731 Lexington, New York, NY, 10022 |
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