Covid-19 Pandemic
 Here’s the latest news from the global pandemic. Hong Kong denies Chinese virus tests are a bid to harvest DNADollar’s slump is a warning to the U.S. to get virus under control U.K. buys fast Covid-19 tests in preparation for a winter flareup Japan is facing a rude awakening When Japan tackled the first wave of the coronavirus without a lockdown, among the theories floated was the nation’s higher “cultural standard”—a culture of mask-wearing when sick, and a low obesity rate were factors cited. Now, as it tackles a growing resurgence, the country is finding that it may not be so special after all.Japan received international attention after it contained the first surge in April with its light lockdown, entering and leaving a state of emergency that placed no restrictions on businesses or movement. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hailed the methods as a model other nations could look to, and quickly moved on with the work of restarting the economy. Restaurants reopened and mass events like sumo wrestling and baseball were back on by June. The government launched a campaign to encourage people to travel domestically to stimulate spending. That’s all proving to have been hasty. Infections are now surging again to well above earlier levels and spreading to parts of the country previously untouched by the virus. Public frustration is mounting over the government’s inability to tackle the increase, and questions are being asked over Abe’s lack of leadership. The prime minister hasn’t addressed the nation in weeks, leaving comment to his lieutenants.  Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Photographer: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images AsiaPac Japan’s situation now is the result of prioritizing economic recovery over infection control, and a cautionary tale of what happens when governments don’t change their strategies in reaction to developments in the outbreak. Even as the virus continued to spread, Japan acted like it had disappeared—and this only proved to be fuel for the flareup. To be sure, things aren’t approaching disaster levels yet. While cases are growing, they’re not rising exponentially, and per-capita numbers are still low. The medical system isn’t strained, and the number of serious cases in Tokyo has actually fallen. But local politicians are now worried enough to be taking things into their own hands. Okinawa has declared a state of emergency. Osaka is attempting to crack down on groups drinking together. And today, Tokyo is enacting its first restrictions since fully reopening in June, calling on bars and restaurants to close by 10 p.m. With the national government struggling to balance containment with supporting the economy, the country will have to hope the light touch will work a second time.—Gearoid Reidy Track the virus Vaccine Trials Advance in Race for Protection More than 160 vaccines are under development globally. Here are the ones to watch.  Sponsored Content by Siemens America’s factories, power plants, transportation and hospitals all need technology and our technology is only as powerful as the people deploying and maintaining it. Keeping America moving takes more than technology alone. It takes a human touch. Siemens Ingenuity for life. What you should read Why Vaccine Hoarding May Extend the Pandemic “Me first” approach may prevent the most efficient allocation of shots. Black Health Commissioner Fights Covid Racism Milwaukee is one of the few U.S. cities offering free masks to residents. Virus Pops New Zealand-Australia Travel Bubble Outbreak in Victoria delays plans for a quarantine-free travel zone. India Prime Minister Modi’s Aide Has Coronavirus Home Minister Amit Shah is hospitalized, tweets his health is fine. Vietnam Risks Major Virus Outbreak, PM Warns Country tests all Danang residents in attempt to curtail growth of cases. 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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