(Bloomberg) —
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE received permission from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to fast-track two vaccine candidates, boosting their shares.
Hong Kong reported 41 new local cases, another record high, and tightened social-distancing measures amid fears of a resurgence after weeks of near-normal activity. More than half a million residents defied the fresh outbreak and government warnings to vote in an unofficial primary.
India added more than 50,000 over the weekend, with deaths topping 1,000.
Key Developments:
Global Tracker: Cases top 12.9 million; deaths surpass 569,600Covid-19 reinvades U.S. statesDeath rate in majority-Black countries is getting worseThe