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Newsweek
Governor Andrew Cuomo wouldn't speculate as to what happens after May 15, but he said policies will be determined by data.
Asia Times
According to a joint study by the universities of Sao Paulo and Brasilia, the actual number of Brazilians infected by the Sars-Cov-2 virus is 13 times higher than what’s officially recognized by th…
NPR.org
Health Minister Hugo Monroy said deportees from the United States now account for a large number of coronavirus cases in the country, although Guatemala's president has cited only four cases.
Germany has set out a roadmap for cautiously lifting coronavirus lockdown measures, while in the U.K. there are growing calls for an explicit exit strategy.
www.nature.com
Some scientists welcome government vetting because it could stop poor-quality COVID-19 papers being published – others fear it is an attempt to control information. Some scientists welcome government vetting because it could stop poor-quality COVID-19 papers being published – others fear it is an attempt to control information.
the Guardian
Tourism employs about 150,000 people in the Pacific nation, but travel restrictions mean the work and the money are drying up
Prime Minister Scott Morrison acknowledges strict rules around gatherings and social distancing are testing Australians' patience, so he has outlined three things authorities need to see before restrictions can lift.
Certain countries in Europe -- Germany, Denmark, the Czech Republic, Austria and Norway -- are beginning to ease their coronavirus restrictions. How have they got to this point and what lies ahead?
U.S. funding to the World Health Organization is being halted by President Donald Trump, who blames it for creating "a 20-fold increase" in COVID-19 cases worldwide. The U.N.
The United States may need to endure social distancing measures adopted during the coronavirus outbreak until 2022, according to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health.
The success of these and other women-led governments in dealing with a global pandemic is all the more noteworthy, given that women make up less than 7% of world leaders.
Pew Research Center - U.S. Politics & Policy
The public is divided over who should get ventilators if they are scarce.
Critics call US president's move 'a dangerous step in the wrong direction' after he cuts 15 percent of UN agency budget.
www.nature.com
Statistical analyses suggest that surveillance efforts for the next pandemic look beyond the flying mammals. Statistical analyses suggest that surveillance efforts for the next pandemic look beyond the flying mammals.
The Straits Times
LONDON (REUTERS) - The world will need more than one Covid-19 vaccine so drug companies must partner in the race to develop the weapons to fight the novel coronavirus, GlaxoSmithKline Chief Executive Officer Emma Walmsley said on Wednesday (April 15).. Read more at straitstimes.com.
As the number of COVID-19 cases accelerates, people who are disabled worry about whether they will be considered treatable if they get sick.
Amid rising number of robberies during lockdown, residents form vigilante groups to keep guard against attackers.
The IMF says the coronavirus pandemic has plunged the world into a "crisis like no other".
the Guardian
Certain shops reopen in Italy and Austria, while some Spanish workers return as country proceeds ‘with utmost caution’
Al-Monitor
Because of the way they are set up, GCC banks will have a hard time providing the funds that could help jump-start regional economies as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll.
Less than a month ago, Vladimir Putin praised his government's response to the crisis, reassuring citizens that the situation was "under control" thanks to early intervention measures. Now, as the cases pile up, he's coming in for serious criticism.
As Africa braces for the next wave of the global coronavirus pandemic, three U.S.-donated mobile hospitals with medics trained by U.S. forces are helping Ghana, Senegal and Uganda respond to local outbreaks. The U.N.-standard level-2 hospitals are receiving patients and are each equipped with three or four ventilators, U.S.
the Guardian
Rate of coronavirus infections continues to fall, but number of fines issued by police for breaching orders is increasing
Charities voice concern for care home residents and call for daily updates on virus deaths in the system.
Asia Times
With only one flight, the massive Antonov An-225 — the world’s largest cargo plane — can carry as much as 10 wide-body airliners. That capability will come in handy, as the An-225 has now joi…
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.
