Coronavirus Global Updates, Apr 07 :::Brazil Hits 4,000 Daily Deaths , South Korea Cases Rise Most in 3 Months and Mexico Approves India’s Covaxin Shot

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Coronavirus Global Updates, Apr 07 :::Brazil Hits 4,000 Daily Deaths ,  South Korea Cases Rise Most in 3 Months and Mexico Approves India’s Covaxin Shot

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Zimbabwe COVID19 Update

COVID-19 update: As at 06 April 2021, Zimbabwe had 36 966 confirmed cases, including 34 242 recoveries and 1 531 deaths. To date, a total of 139 133 people have been vaccinated against COVID-19. 

Astra Verdict Awaited; U.K. Rolls Out Moderna Shot: Virus Update
The European Medicines Agency plans to give its assessment of the safety of AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 vaccine after investigating cases of a rare blood-clotting disorder in adults who received the shot. A  <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-06/vaccinations-in-astra-s-children-s-study-paused-oxford-says> study of the vaccine in children has been paused.

The U.K. began rolling out Moderna Inc.’s vaccine, bolstering Britain’s immunization program amid concerns over the Astra shot and a shortfall of doses this month. A study found that antibodies persist for at least six months after patients receive the second dose of Moderna’s vaccine.

Virus-related deaths hit a record in Hungary on the same day the country started easing curbs, fueling worries the relaxation of constraints came too early. In Turkey, where the government eased social distancing rules on March 1, new cases reached a record.

EMA to Give Verdict on Astra Shot 
The European Union drug regulator said it  <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/terminal/QR6PHBT0AFB5> plans to provide its latest assessment of the safety of AstraZeneca’s vaccine on Wednesday, after growing concerns the shots may be linked to a rare blood-clotting disorder.

Tokyo May Seek Extra Measures 
Tokyo will prepare to ask the Japanese government to impose new restrictions to match the virus control  <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/terminal/QR6O8ODWX2PU> measures currently in effect in Osaka, Governor Yuriko Koike told reporters in remarks carried by broadcaster TBS. Koike will make a decision soon after hearing experts’ opinions on the matter. If Tokyo makes the request, the government will consider it promptly, Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said at a news briefing.

Hungary Reports Record Deaths 
Hungary reported a daily record in Covid-19 related deaths on the day it started easing virus curbs, reinforcing concerns that the relaxation of rules came too early in the country with the world’s highest fatality rate. Health authorities reported 311 deaths as the government shortened a curfew and allowed most stores to reopen and most services to resume.

Turkey Cases Surge After Curbs Eased 
Turkey’s daily cases rose to a record 49,584, a five-fold increase since President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a relaxation of social distancing rules on March 1. Deaths climbed to 211, the most since January 1.

The government was forced to reintroduce some restrictions in big cities last week, such as two-day weekend curfews. However, the implementation of stricter rules will have to wait until mid-April, when the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan starts, according to a statement by Erdogan on March 29.

Philippines Sends Doctors to Manila 
The Philippines is deploying more volunteer doctors and nurses to Manila, the epicenter of a new surge in cases that has  <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-06/worst-covid-surge-in-southeast-asia-hammers-philippine-hospitals> overwhelmed hospitals. Some 40 health workers from central and southern islands, where there are fewer infections, are flying to the capital on Wednesday and more expected in the coming weeks, the Health Department said. Covid-19 deaths surged by a record on Tuesday to more than 13,800, partly due to delayed data reporting.

Singaporeans Cruise to Nowhere 
One-third of the world’s cruise travelers are now from Singapore as international travel restrictions encourage the nation’s residents to board ships that sail out to sea and back again.

The city-state’s ability to contain the coronavirus and resume cruise operations at a time when many other countries still ban them, prompted more than 120,000 residents to take a trip -- many multiple times, according to the Singapore Tourism Board. Operators began offering so-called  <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-07/tiny-singapore-accounts-for-one-third-of-global-cruise-travelers> cruises to nowhere last year after authorities introduced a SafeCruise certification, which requires Covid testing prior to boarding, safe distancing and frequent sanitizing.

The nation’s 5.7 million people, on an island smaller than New York City, are mostly unable to travel abroad, or have to pay the cost of quarantine in an hotel when they return, making cruises an attractive way to take a break.

Thai Premier Hints at New Controls 
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha said he’s concerned about a new wave of Covid-19 infections sweeping the nation’s capital and hinted at fresh controls to stem the outbreak that’s forced the closure of dozens of nightlife venues.

The government may unveil more measures later on Wednesday, Prayuth said, urging people to be more cautious about the latest outbreak. Thailand is nearing 30,000 cases and authorities have already ordered the closure of 196 entertainment venues in Bangkok from Tuesday after new clusters tied to these centers accounted for the majority of recent infections.

Beijing Color-Codes Buildings to Boost Shots 
Beijing is putting up color-coded signs on buildings in its financial district to indicate what percentage of workers inside have received Covid-19 vaccines, a move aimed at accelerating the Chinese capital’s immunization roll-out amid intensifying government pressure.

The financial district is leading the campaign to ‘green code’ its buildings, putting up green circular signs that indicate more than 80% of those working in the building have been vaccinated. Yellow notices are for those with 40% to 80% immunization rates, while red logos indicate fewer than 40% of people are protected.

Indonesia Slows Vaccinations on Shortage 
The Indonesian government will slow the pace of vaccination because of a shortage of doses due to an embargo in several producing countries, the Health Ministry said in a statement. Indonesia will get a total of 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine in March and April compared with a previous plan of 30 million, with shipments to return to normal in May. The government is focusing on vaccinating the elderly during the supply shortage.

India Has Record Surge in Infections 
India reported a record number of new infections, adding 115,736 cases in a day and pushing the total past 12.8 million. The Asian nation has the third-largest outbreak and is closing on Brazil to reclaim a spot as the second-worst hit country. Deaths rose to 166,177, according to health ministry data. More than 87 million have received a vaccination shot.

The surge in cases has forced two of its largest cities -- Mumbai and Delhi -- to impose partial lockdowns, including night curfews and strict work-from-home orders. Experts have warned that India’s complacency in tracking the new  <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-06/india-struggles-to-track-virus-mutations-amid-record-infections> mutant virus strains poses a challenge in its battle against the new wave of cases.

Mexico Approves India’s Covaxin Shot 
Mexico’s health agency Cofepris approved the Covaxin shot from India’s Bharat Biotech for emergency use against the coronavirus, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Twitter. Mexico has now approved six Covid-19 vaccines, Ebrard said, naming AstraZeneca, CanSino, Covaxin, Pfizer, Sinovac and Sputnik V. The country has administered more than 9.6 million shots so far.

South Korea Cases Rise Most in 3 Months
South Korea added 668 new coronavirus cases, the largest daily increase in 13 weeks, raising its total to 106,898. The number of people given a first dose of vaccine topped 1 million, with only 33,000 having received the second shot in a nation of more than 50 million people. The government may tighten social distancing rules when it reviews the measures later this week.

U.K. Rolls Out Moderna Shot 
The U.K. will begin  <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-06/moderna-covid-19-vaccine-being-rolled-out-in-u-k-for-first-time> rolling out the Moderna vaccine on Wednesday, around two weeks earlier than expected, bolstering Britain’s Covid-19 immunization program amid concerns over AstraZeneca Plc’s shot and a shortfall of doses this month.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Moderna shot would first be offered in west Wales. It’s the third approved vaccine to be offered in Britain, alongside shots from AstraZeneca and partners Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE. The U.K. has ordered 17 million doses of Moderna’s two-shot vaccine, enough for 8.5 million people.

Brazil Hits 4,000 Daily Deaths 
Brazil reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 daily deaths for the first time as the pandemic continues to rage across the nation. The Health Ministry registered 4,195 fatalities on Tuesday, bringing the total since the virus arrived to 336,947, the second-highest globally, trailing only the U.S.

Biden Urges Earlier Vaccine Access 
President Joe Biden said he wants all American adults eligible for a coronavirus vaccine by April 19, two weeks earlier than his previous goal. All but two states are already set to meet that goal, with Oregon and Hawaii having planned to open up vaccines to all non-minors on May 1.

Biden said there will be no more confusing restrictions. But the president added it’s not time to celebrate yet and the fight against the virus isn’t over because new variants are still spreading quickly. “The pandemic remains dangerous,” Biden said.

Study of Astra Shot for Children Paused 
Vaccinations of children in a study of the Covid-19 shot developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford have been paused while the U.K.’s drug regulator investigates rare cases of blood clots in adults.

The vaccine researchers are awaiting the results of a review by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, the U.K.’s drug watchdog, “before further vaccinations,” the university said in an emailed statement. No safety issues have arisen in the children’s trial, he said.

The European Medicines Agency is still studying reports on vaccination with AstraZeneca’s shot and possible blood clots and expects to conclude the review by Thursday.

California Sets June 15 Reopening 
California officials plan to  <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-06/california-sets-june-15-date-for-fully-reopening-state-s-economy> fully reopen the economy on June 15 -- if the pandemic continues to abate -- after driving down coronavirus case loads in the most populous U.S. state.

Capacity limits on restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses will be lifted, Secretary of Health and Human Services Mark Ghaly said on a conference call with reporters Tuesday.

Moderna Shot Antibodies Last Six Months 
Antibodies to the Covid-19 virus persist for at least six months after patients receive the second dose of Moderna Inc.’s vaccine, according to a new analysis of lab results from 33 healthy adults in the drugmaker’s phase one trial. Moderna’s shares jumped.

The finding, by researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Emory University, Moderna and elsewhere, was published as a brief correspondence in the New England Journal of Medicine. The researchers had previously published three-month follow-up results from the phase 1 study in the same journal.

“Our data show antibody persistence and thus support the use of this vaccine in addressing the Covid-19 pandemic,” the researchers wrote. Still, because it was focused on lab tests of blood samples from a small number of people in Moderna’s phase 1 trial, the study didn’t directly measure how durable the vaccine’s efficacy will be in actual practice.

INVESTORS DIARY 2021

Company

Event

Venue

Date & Time

Independence Day

18/04/21

Public Holiday in lieu of Independence Day falling on a Sunday

19/04/21

Workers Day

01/05/21

FCB

AGM 

virtual

06/05/21 : 3pm

Africa Day

25/05/21

Companies under Cautionary

ART

PPC

Dairibord

Starafrica

Fidelity

Turnall

Medtech

Zimre

Nampak Zimbabwe

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