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the Guardian
Human trials will begin imminently – but even if they go well and a cure is found, there are many barriers before global immunisation is feasible
The UK faces reviews of measures every three weeks for six months or more, says deputy chief medical officer.
the Guardian
Top US infectious disease expert cautions that figure is a ‘moving target’ that could easily be wrong
The Aninnis have been in lockdown in Rome for nearly three weeks. What advice do they have for other families?
When Milan resident Antonia Mortensen was pulled over by police while driving recently, it wasn't for a traffic offense. It was to instruct her fellow passenger to sit in the back of the car and to check that both were wearing face masks.
the Guardian
Officials are cautious but study shows lockdown in Chinese city has halted spread of virus
RNZ
In Italy, the government was reported to be considering extending a national lockdown to mid-April as deaths rose to 10,023.
It is believed to be the biggest daily rise in the world taking the country's total fatalities to 9,134.
AP NEWS
WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting with exceptional resolve in an extraordinary time, the House rushed President Donald Trump a $2.2 trillion rescue package Friday, tossing a life preserver to a U.S....
"I don't normally work from my garage," Adam Mosseri said when asked what it's like to run one of the biggest social media platforms in the world from his San Francisco home.
the Guardian
World’s biggest producer says lockdown has already caused shortfall of 100m condoms
A religious preacher in the northern state of Punjab who died of Covid-19 may have infected hundreds.
As the country scrambles to respond to the COVID-19 epidemic, the disabled community is getting left out of the conversation.
AP NEWS
The U.S. House on Friday approved a $2.2 trillion rescue packag e, rushing it to President Donald Trump for his signature. The measure tosses a life preserver to a U.S. economy and health care...
The government and private sector in Nigeria are releasing billions of Naira to fight coronavirus in the country
Singapore has introduced new laws governing social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak that could see offenders serve six months in jail.
the Guardian
Armed forces called on for different duties, from enforcing lockdowns to building hospitals
New data confirms the improvement in air quality over Europe - a by-product of the coronavirus crisis.
The people of Andalusia, Spain's largest province, are among the most gregarious in the world. There are a ridiculous number of bars and cafes per capita, and as the weather warms Andalusians begin the evening paseo, wandering the narrow streets and watching the world go by over a beer and tapas.
The businesses immediately affected by coronavirus -- hotels, arts, food, nightlife -- employ many people who cannot work from home. If they don't show up, they don't get paid.
Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, wherever you are. There are now more than half a million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 20,000 deaths. These are tragic numbers, but let's also remember that around the world, more than 100,000 people have recovered.
If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
the Guardian
South Africa records first Covid-19 death; China closes borders; UK records biggest daily rise in deaths. Follow the latest updates
Philanthropy News Digest (PND)
The funds will underwrite the purchase of medical equipment needed to treat patients in intensive care units, personal protection equipment for healthcare workers, and efforts to improve diagnostic capacity in Mexico....
the Guardian
The long read: Around the world, more than 40 teams are working on a vaccine for Covid-19. We followed one doctor in the most urgent quest of his life
11 Steps to Business SurvivalResponding to the Covid-19 Crisis
Communicate – every day!
Be positive – people gravitate to positive people
Know the cycles – we will move from this ‘Winter’ top a new ‘Spring’. Be prepared
Change – don’t wait! You need to act, now
Cut back – cash is king
Extend credit
Staffing changes – consider flexible work, reduce hours, extended vacations
Plan and test working from home – know what tech, people, process changes are needed and get help implementing them
Online of delivery – regardless of your industry, pivot to online customer service
Market and sell – now is not the time to stop marketing yourself. Customers need to know you are there to help them
Repeat business – profit comes from existing customers. Make sure they truly feel ‘loved'!
Chris Whelan is an organisational change leader, business coach and public speaker.
