Brief economic corona news from December 22
FHI, Federation of Technology Industries – December 22, 2020
- The RIVM reports 82,340 new positive corona infections on a weekly basis. With a correction to an earlier computer malfunction, the increase is 20 percent compared to the previous week. The occupancy of corona patients in hospitals has also increased: from 2162 on Monday to 2289 on Tuesday. On a daily basis, 9,872 new corona cases were reported on Tuesday, a decrease of 1,327 compared to Monday.
- The vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech can probably be quickly adapted for new variants of the coronavirus. It will become clearer in two weeks whether this is necessary, writes NRC based on statements by BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin.
- The European Commission states that all non-essential travel to and from the United Kingdom should be discouraged by Member States. An exception should only be made for healthcare workers and transport staff in the recommendation to read.
- Intravacc, the Dutch government institute for vaccine research, goes on sale. From January 1, Intravacc will be transferred to an independent BV, after which the institute must be sold within two years, writes Minister Tamara van Ark (Medical Care). in a letter to Parliament.
- Both the House and the Senate have approved a new corona support package worth $900 billion in the US, according to reports. reports Reuters. There will be additional unemployment benefits, small business loans and a $600 check for many Americans.
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