US infection rate hits 7-month low as vaccinations rise



https://edition.cnn.com/videos/health/2021/05/08/us-covid-19-vaccinations-pfizer-kosik-pkg-ndwknd-vpx.cnn

CDC can consider lifting indoor Covid mask mandates now, former FDA chief says


The Covid positivity rate in the U.S. is 3.6%, an all-time low according to Johns Hopkins University. It’s a stark difference from April 2020, when the positivity rate hit nearly 23%, meaning nearly a quarter of all tests administered came back positive.



https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/06/gottlieb-cdc-can-consider-lifting-indoor-covid-mask-mandates-now.html

Moderna says Covid booster shot generates promising immune response against variants found in South Africa, Brazil


“We are encouraged by these new data, which reinforce our confidence that our booster strategy should be protective against these newly detected variants.”


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/05/covid-booster-shot-moderna-says-vaccine-generates-promising-immune-response-against-variants.html

All eyes on Genting Las Vegas to repeat Resorts World Singapore’s success


https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/all-eyes-genting-las-vegas-repeat-resorts-world-singapores-success

Wynn, Encore to operate at 100% capacity, effective immediately


the gaming areas at both Wynn and Encore will be permitted to run at 100% occupancy and plexiglass dividers will be removed from all table games and slot machines.


https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/wynn-encore-to-operate-at-100-capacity-effective-immediately/

New York City indoor dining capacity to increase to 75% in May as Covid restrictions ease


The governor announced Wednesday that bar seating restrictions will be lifted on May 3. Outdoor dining curfews of 12 a.m. are set to end by May 17, and indoor dining curfews will expire May 31.


Casinos and gaming facilities will increase from 25% to 50% capacity, and offices will increase from 50% to 75% capacity.



https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/30/new-york-city-indoor-dining-capacity-to-increase-to-75percent-in-may.html

Las Vegas Airport Travel, Casino Wins Climb Higher in March


https://www.casino.org/news/las-vegas-airport-travel-casino-wins-climb-higher-in-march/

What pandemic? Nevada casinos post best month in 8 years


https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/what-pandemic-nevada-casinos-post-best-month-in-8-years-2339968/

Pfizer’s new at-home pill to treat Covid could be available by end of the year, CEO hopes


Health experts say the drug, taken by mouth, could be a game changer because people newly infected with the virus could use it outside of hospitals. Researchers hope the medication will keep the disease from progressing and prevent hospital trips.

In addition to the drug, Pfizer is still testing its vaccine in 6-month to 11-year-old children. Vaccinating children is crucial to ending the coronavirus pandemic, public health officials and infectious disease experts say.


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/27/pfizer-at-home-covid-pill-could-be-available-by-year-end-ceo-albert-bourla-says.html

CDC says fully vaccinated people can exercise, hold small gatherings outdoors without masks


Some former health officials and infectious disease experts have been saying outdoor mask mandates are no longer necessary as the U.S. vaccinates more Americans.

As of Monday, more than 140 million Americans, or 42.5% of the total population, had received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine, according to data compiled by the CDC. Roughly 95.8 million Americans, or 28.9% of the population, are fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.



https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/27/cdc-fully-vaccinated-people-can-exercise-hold-small-gatherings-outdoors-without-masks.html

Cuomo Expands Capacity at New York Casinos, Just Don’t Ask for a Drink After Midnight


The state reported some of its lowest COVID totals in months on Monday. The seven-day average positivity rate is 2.13 percent, the lowest since Nov. 8, and the 3,174 hospitalized is the state’s lowest total since Nov. 26.

“We are making tremendous progress in the fight against COVID-19,” Cuomo said. “Our vaccination rates are going up and the positivity and hospitalization rates are going down, so now we are going to open the valves of our economy even further


https://www.casino.org/news/cuomo-expands-capacity-at-new-york-casinos-to-50-percent/

分析员:5利好加持 云顶大马可重仓买入


https://www.enanyang.my/%E8%B4%A2%E7%BB%8F%E6%96%B0%E9%97%BB/%E5%88%86%E6%9E%90%E5%91%985%E5%88%A9%E5%A5%BD%E5%8A%A0%E6%8C%81-%E4%BA%91%E9%A1%B6%E5%A4%A7%E9%A9%AC%E5%8F%AF%E9%87%8D%E4%BB%93%E4%B9%B0%E5%85%A5

Dr. Scott Gottlieb expects Covid cases in U.S. to fall ‘quite dramatically’ in coming weeks


“But I think you’re going to start to see cases come down quite dramatically as we get into May,” said Gottlieb,


Deaths from the disease have fallen more considerably in the U.S. According to CNBC’s analysis of Johns Hopkins’ data, the seven-day average of daily new Covid deaths on Monday was 723, which is down 25% compared with one week ago.


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/19/covid-cases-will-likely-fall-in-coming-weeks-dr-scott-gottlieb-says.html?recirc=taboolainternal

GEN Malaysia likely 2021 loss amid pandemic: Maybank


The institution forecasts Genting Malaysia’s full-year 2022 earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation “to grow by 131 percent year-on-year,” as the theme park “ramps up” its business.


“We gather that the Mashpee Wampanoag promissory notes may be written back. This will boost net profit by circa MYR200 million,” wrote Mr Yin, referring to financial year 2022.

The analyst further noted, referring to a Genting Malaysia operation in the United States: “We believe that Resorts World New York City is well positioned to be awarded a lucrative downstate commercial casino licence.”

This could eventually boost group net profit “by circa MYR600 million,” wrote Mr Yin.



https://www.ggrasia.com/gen-malaysia-likely-2021-loss-amid-pandemic-maybank/

CDC says fewer than 6,000 Americans have contracted Covid after being fully vaccinated


That represents just 0.007% of the 84 million Americans with full protection against the virus. Despite the breakthrough infections, none of the patients has died or gotten severely ill, indicating the vaccines are working as intended, she said.


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/19/cdc-says-there-have-been-less-than-6000-breakthrough-covid-cases-among-fully-vaccinated-americans.html

Resorts World's LED screen displays opening date announcement


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IQ495G1Qos

Is The Stock Market Just Gambling Or There Is Something Real There Like Owning A Business?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMsuBQp8DCc

Families reunite as Australia-New Zealand ‘travel bubble’ begins


Hundreds of passengers from Australia began arriving in New Zealand airports on Monday after authorities reopened borders, a pandemic milestone that allows quarantine-free travel between the countries for the first time in over a year.



https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/airports-get-busy-australia-new-zealand-quarantine-free-travel-begins-2021-04-18/

Tropicana sells 1.85 million Top Glove shares at loss


https://www.klsescreener.com/v2/news/view/817041/tropicana-sells-1-85-million-top-glove-shares-at-loss

Only 0.008% of Vaccinated People in The US Have Caught COVID-19, New Data Reveal


With 74 fatalities in 75 million people fully vaccinated, the vaccines appeared to be 99.99 percent effective.


https://www.sciencealert.com/75-million-americans-have-been-fully-vaccinated-5-800-got-covid-and-74-died

Israelis no longer required to wear masks outside starting Sunday, as COVID ebbs


https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-no-longer-required-to-wear-masks-outside-starting-sunday-as-covid-ebbs/

Nevada governor sets June 1 goal for fully reopening all counties


LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak on Tuesday announced that he expects every county in the state to be able to fully reopen at 100% capacity by June 1.


https://www.fox5vegas.com/coronavirus/nevada-governor-sets-june-1-goal-for-fully-reopening-all-counties/article_4009b4b2-9c8e-11eb-a868-37979446e9d4.html

http://eastcoast.chinapress.com.my/?p=110574

http://eastcoast.chinapress.com.my/?p=110574

Moderna says new data shows its Covid vaccine is more than 90% effective against virus six months after second shot



The new data comes after a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed antibodies induced by the Moderna vaccine were still present six months after the second dose.

“I think it is fair to estimate that they will both have decent efficacy for many months beyond this,” he said.



https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/13/covid-vaccine-moderna-says-new-data-shows-its-90percent-effective-six-months-after-second-dose.html

Pausing use of J&J Covid vaccine will not affect timeline of getting U.S. vaccinated, says doctor


Jha told host Shepard Smith that he “expects the pause to last days, not much longer,” and echoed Fauci’s assertion on the rarity of the blood clots.


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/13/pausing-use-of-jj-covid-vaccine-will-not-affect-timeline-of-getting-us-vaccinated-says-doctor.html

Coronavirus: England relaxes restrictions, pubs and businesses reopen


Pubs and restaurants have reopened for the first time in months as England eases another round of public health regulations.


https://www.dw.com/en/coronavirus-england-relaxes-restrictions-pubs-and-businesses-reopen/a-57165151

Large Crowds Indicate Las Vegas Is Recovering Sooner Than Expected

“Imagine an entire country cooped up for months with cabin fever and stimulus checks,” the user wrote. “Adult Disneyland was never more needed.”


https://www.casino.org/news/large-crowds-indicate-las-vegas-is-recovering-sooner-than-expected/

Solar in Malaysia - challenges, and too much of a good thing?

https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2021/04/12/solar-in-malaysia---challenges-and-too-much-of-a-good-thing

Las Vegas to recover faster, stronger than expected, analysts say


Las Vegas occupancy rates are hovering around 95 percent on the weekends, according to a Monday report from Morgan Stanley. Midweek occupancy rates are 50 to 60 percent, a major improvement from 30 percent in February.



https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/las-vegas-to-recover-faster-stronger-than-expected-analysts-say-2324280/

Caesars Entertainment CEO says business convention outlook for Las Vegas looks ‘extremely strong’



“Our forward bookings both for the second half of this year and into [2022] are extremely strong,” Reeg said in an interview with CNBC’s Contessa Brewer on “The Exchange.” “Business groups are wanting to come back. We’ve just got to make sure that we can accommodate them,” added Reeg.


https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/08/caesars-ceo-las-vegas-convention-outlook-looks-extremely-strong.html

Moderna COVID vaccine offers protection for at least 6 months, study finds


"As companies conduct natural history studies to look at the duration of antibodies and other correlates of immunity in coronavirus-vaccinated individuals, it is expected that we will see that immunity lasts for a considerable amount of time," Adalja said. "As the duration of the studies increases, I anticipate we will find that immunity lasts for over a year."

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-04-moderna-covid-vaccine-months.html

Lim Beng Guan, the new major shareholder of PEB, is a director in reNikola.

He expertise in corporate finance, not renewable energy.

He gets high paid from reNikola to maximize benefit for owners of reNIkola, not minor shareholders of PEB.

What will you do next if you were Lim Beng Guan?

Las Vegas Uber, Lyft Customers Say They Wait Too Long for Rides, Regulations Questioned


Passengers are complaining that wait times for ride-hailing companies, like Uber or Lyft, are way too long at McCarran International Airport and at other Las Vegas locations. The delays come as the number of tourists heading to casinos and hotels starts to increase and demand for rides edges up.



https://www.casino.org/news/las-vegas-uber-lyft-customers-say-they-wait-too-long-for-rides-regulations-questioned/

Pfizer COVID vaccine 91% effective for at least 6 months


The vaccine was also 100% effective at preventing illness among trial participants in South Africa, where the highly transmissible B1351 variant is dominant,


https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2021/04/pfizer-covid-vaccine-91-effective-least-6-months

Before you buy PEB, you have to think :

1) Why reNIKOLA prefer reverse take over, not IPO ?

2) How reNIKOLA raise the fund to build 330MWp ( around 250MWac) solar power plant in Bukit Kayu Hitam ? FYI, in LSS4, KPower estimates RM 160 millions to built 50MWac solar power plant.

I think just wait for detail of signing of Share Sale Agreement (SSA) between PEB and reNikola in May 2021.

The completion of SSA is planned in Dec 2021

Why You Can Be Forced To Get The Covid Vaccine


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8cYMT3ds4o

Sign of Recovery: First Friday bounces back in Downtown Las Vegas


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kziWaZeWWeA

'It feels like it's pre-pandemic': Downtown shops see surge in business over past few weeks


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp7Oqj1AfWE

NEW ISSUE OF SECURITIES (CHAPTER 6 OF LISTING REQUIREMENTS) : FUND RAISING HIBISCUS PETROLEUM BERHAD ("HIBISCUS PETROLEUM" OR "THE COMPANY") ALLOTMENT AND ISSUANCE OF UP TO 2,000,000,000 NEW ISLAMIC CONVERTIBLE REDEEMABLE PREFERENCE SHARES BY WAY OF PRIVATE PLACEMENT EXERCISE TO RAISE UP TO RM2.00 BILLION ("PRIVATE PLACEMENT OF CRPS")

On behalf of Hibiscus Petroleum, HLIB and CIMB wish to announce that the Company had on 22 February 2021 sought the approval from Bursa Securities for an extension of time of six months from 22 March 2021 until 21 September 2021 for the Company to complete the implementation of the Private Placement of CRPS.



This announcement is dated 22 February 2021.

Penn National Gaming CEO says casino recovery has been ‘incredible’ as Covid vaccines roll out

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/23/penn-national-gaming-ceo-on-casino-recovery-as-covid-vaccines-roll-out.html




Tilman Fertitta says he’s been surprised by strength of his restaurants and casinos in March

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/30/tilman-fertitta-surprised-by-strength-of-restaurants-casinos-in-march.html

'The pandemic isn't over just yet': Experts ask Las Vegans to follow mandates as videos of large crowds


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuXI_NA6ALo

Israel, UAE see success in pace of Covid-19 vaccine roll-outs


Israelis are attending pop concerts and football matches. Residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are lounging by swimming pools and dining at eateries at midnight. Both countries have set a blistering pace in their vaccine roll-outs.

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/israel-uae-see-success-in-pace-of-covid-19-vaccine-roll-outs

With most Israelis now fully vaccinated, virus spread continues sharp drop-off


The positive test rate identifying infections tumbled to its lowest level in nearly a year,

Figures released by the ministry showed the positive rate for virus tests analyzed Wednesday was just 1.3%, the lowest level since June 2020. A week ago the positive test rate was 2% and a week before that it was 3%.


https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-most-israelis-now-fully-vaccinated-virus-spread-continues-sharp-drop-off/

Is Vegas worth visiting right now?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHKHks0bBQs

Virgin Hotels is now open

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ8RMuOGgX4

Resorts World New York Gains Expansion Support from Queens Community Leaders


The letter to Cuomo and two state leaders was signed by almost three dozen community leaders and organizations. Signees include civil rights groups, economic development advocates, and various business entities.


https://www.casino.org/news/resorts-world-new-york-city-gains-gaming-expansion-support/

Lim Kok Thay 2020 pay halved GEN Singapore tells bourse

https://www.ggrasia.com/lim-kok-thay-2020-pay-halved-gen-singapore-tells-bourse/

Caesars Sues Insurance Firms for $2 Billion for Nixing COVID Payout

https://www.casino.org/news/caesars-sues-insurance-firms-for-2-billion-for-nixing-covid-payout/




Genting Americas sues insurers to claim US$500m losses at two resorts

https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/genting-americas-sues-insurers-claim-us500m-losses-two-resorts