Top news of the week: 03.05.2022.
Coronavirus
U.S. FDA declines to approve two more China-tested drugs
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration declined to approve two China-tested cancer treatments on Monday, saying one of the companies - Hutchmed Ltd - needs to test its drug for the U.S. ...
Shanghai reports 20 new COVID-related deaths, down from 32 a day earlier
China's eastern financial hub Shanghai reported 20 new COVID-19 deaths on May 2, down from 32 a day earlier, the local government said on Tuesday.
Covid-19: China installs fences and alarms in Shanghai in effort to curb cases
The Chinese government has introduced unprecedented public health measures in the city of Shanghai in an effort to curb an outbreak of covid-19 and is reportedly considering locking down ...
Oil falls as China fuel demand concerns linger
Oil prices dropped on Thursday as investor remained cautious about dwindling fuel demand in China, the world's biggest oil importer, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
China reports 7,822 new COVID cases on May 1, down from previous day
Mainland China reported 7,822 new COVID-19 cases on May 1, including 865 symptomatic cases and 6,957 asymptomatic infections, the National Health Commission said on Monday.
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Covestro sees China lockdown blow in Q2, higher energy costs
German chemicals maker Covestro expects COVID-19 lockdowns in China to significantly affect business in the second quarter, its finance chief said on Tuesday, while its 2022 energy costs ...
Taiwan faces largest COVID-19 outbreak yet
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan, which had been living mostly free of COVID-19, is now facing its worst outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic with over 11,000 new cases reported ...