Coronavirus
Coverage of Coronavirus in the Nexus archive.
- Dr. Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a U.S. scientist involved in the nation's COVID-19 response, is being questioned by a Republican senator about the origins of the coronavirus. The senator is investigating the source of the pandemic.
- Dr. Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a U.S. scientist involved in the nation's pandemic response, is being questioned by Senate Republicans about the origins of the coronavirus. A Republican senator is probing the source of the virus in a confrontation with Fauci.
- Dr. Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. scientist who helped lead the nation's pandemic response, is facing off with a Republican senator probing the origins of the coronavirus.
- Anthony Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci is being questioned by a Republican senator about the origins of the coronavirus. The inquiry focuses on the pandemic's beginnings as part of a Senate probe.
- Rand Paul releases Anthony Fauci's pandemic-era diary notes. Here's what they tell us
Sen. Rand Paul has released a set of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diary entries from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci is scheduled to appear before a Senate committee on the origins of the coronavirus.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci ruled out Wuhan market origin for COVID-19 in private diary entries
Dr. Anthony Fauci's private diary entries indicated he ruled out the Wuhan market as the origin of the coronavirus. However, in June 2024, he stated that one of the Wuhan wet markets was the most likely origin.
- Pentagon asked for ‘gain of function’ research proposals years before COVID-19 pandemic, top virologist tells Congress
The Pentagon requested proposals for 'gain of function' experiments that could make viruses more infectious nearly two years before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ralph Baric, a prominent coronavirus researcher, testified about this to the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
- African Development Bank Allots $650 Million for Uganda Railroad
The African Development Bank has allocated $650 million for a railroad project in Uganda. The article also mentions Uganda's response to the coronavirus outbreak, including restrictions on public transport and travel.
- Mercuria Sues Baltic Exchange Over Hormuz-Hit Shipping Benchmark
Mercuria has filed a lawsuit against the Baltic Exchange over a shipping benchmark affected by the Hormuz Strait. The article mentions the UK's shift in coronavirus policy and financial-services companies dealing with health-related challenges.
- Japanese Public Wants Energy-Saving Steps as Takaichi Holds Back
Japan's industrial production fell less than expected in March 2020, but steeper declines are anticipated due to a nationwide state of emergency restricting factory operations and consumer activity to curb the coronavirus. The public is calling for energy-saving measures amid these challenges.
- Men’s Wearhouse Owner Files Confidentially for IPO
Tailored Brands Inc., parent company of Jos A. Bank and Men's Wearhouse, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to coronavirus-related store shutdowns. The company reduced its workforce by 20%, plans to close 500 stores, and reported a 60% decline in first-quarter sales.
- Baltic Consults on Benchmark Tanker Route as War Upends Rates
The Baltic Exchange in London is consulting on a benchmark tanker route as global conflicts disrupt shipping rates. Meanwhile, UK authorities have shifted focus from containing the coronavirus to mitigating its worst impacts, affecting financial-services companies.
- Volatility Stymies Asian Carry Even as Returns Rise, ANZ Says
ANZ reports that volatility is hindering the Asian carry trade despite rising returns. A coronavirus lockdown in Manila is expected to slow economic growth and increase the likelihood of an interest-rate cut in the Philippines.
- 'You will kill the Queen!' ROBERT HARDMAN reveals the moment Boris Johnson tried to meet with the late Queen while he had coronavirus in the Palace Confidential newsletter
Boris Johnson attempted to meet the late Queen Elizabeth II while he had coronavirus, according to Robert Hardman's Palace Confidential newsletter. The meeting did not occur as the Queen was unavailable at the time.