AstraZeneca has decided to buy Alexion in a deal of $39 billion, valuing Alexion at $175 per share on Saturday. AstraZeneca aims to diversify its portfolio by adding the cures of rare illnesses to its offerings.
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US cases continue to rise faster than other countries
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: At least 1,139,207 Global deaths: At least 60,874 US cases: At least 278,458 US deaths: At least 7,159 The data […]
Dr. Fauci warns about ‘knockout drug’
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in E astern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 1,026,900 Global deaths: At least 53,975 US cases: At least 245,500 US deaths: At least 6,058 The […]
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus
[The stream is slated to start at 11:30 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the COVID-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 84,000 people in the state as of Thursday morning. On […]
Over 1,000 NYC police contract COVID-19
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 885,000 Global deaths: At least 44,000 US cases: At least 190,000 US deaths: At least 4,100 The data above was compiled […]
Supplies sent to NYC, global growth heads to zero
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 800,000 Global deaths: At least 38,714 US cases: At least 164,610 US deaths: At least 3,170 The data above was compiled by […]
Maryland cracking down on stay-at-home order violators
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 732,153 Global deaths: At least 34,686 US cases: At least 143,055 US deaths: At least 2,513 The data […]
States hit with medical shortages, UK lockdown could last six months
This is CNBC’s 24-hour blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This live blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 684,000 Global deaths: At least 32,000 United States cases: At least 124,600 United States deaths: At least […]
Shellshocked Spain reports record new deaths
This is CNBC’s 24-hour blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This live blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: At least 621,636 Global deaths: At least 28,658 U.S. cases: At least 105,470 U.S. deaths: At least 1,710 All […]
Lack of internet cuts off millions, Real ID extended
This is CNBC’s live blog covering all the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak. All times below are in Eastern time. This blog will be updated throughout the day as the news breaks. Global cases: More than 542,700 Global deaths: At least 24,361 US cases: At least 85,996 US deaths: At least 1,300 The data […]