COVID-19: Supply Chain Disruption in Vietnam
Hanoi – The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global supply chains and continues to affect businesses with worldwide operations. Vietnam itself has not been spared – and while it has done well to contain the pandemic – due to … Continue reading COVID-19: Supply Chain Disruption in Vietnam
Monoclonal Antibodies in the Fight Against COVID-19
Washington – We now know that the immune system of nearly everyone who recovers from COVID-19 produces antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes this easily transmitted respiratory disease [1]. The presence of such antibodies has spurred hope that people exposed … Continue reading Monoclonal Antibodies in the Fight Against COVID-19
WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day
Geneve – There were 106,000 new cases of new coronavirus infection recorded worldwide in the last 24 hours – the most in a single day yet, the World Health Organization said, expressing concern for poor countries even as rich ones … Continue reading WHO reports most coronavirus cases in a day
Do Airlines Need to Refund Canceled Tickets ?
Washington – Five U.S. senators have introduced legislation that would require major airlines and ticket sellers to provide consumers with cash refunds for all cancelled tickets during the COVID-19 pandemic. If passed, it would make the airlines legally responsible for … Continue reading Do Airlines Need to Refund Canceled Tickets ?
China rejects ‘lies’ by U.S. over coronavirus
BEIJING – China has issued a lengthy rebuttal of what it said were 24 “preposterous allegations” by some leading U.S. politicians over its handling of the new coronavirus outbreak. The Chinese foreign ministry has dedicated most of its press briefings … Continue reading China rejects ‘lies’ by U.S. over coronavirus
Arcturus: Preclinical Data for COVID-19 Vaccine
SAN DIEGO — Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings Inc., a leading clinical-stage messenger RNA medicines company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutics for rare diseases and vaccines, today announced new supportive preclinical data, providing evidence for an adaptive cellular (CD8+ … Continue reading Arcturus: Preclinical Data for COVID-19 Vaccine
Study: Most COVID-19 Patients produce Antibodies
Washington – There’s been a lot of excitement about the potential of antibody-based blood tests, also known as serology tests, to help contain the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There’s also an awareness that more research is needed to determine … Continue reading Study: Most COVID-19 Patients produce Antibodies
Airlines Introduce New Cleaning Procedures
Secaucus, NJ – With shelter-in-place orders expiring and businesses reopening, airlines are implementing new safety standards in an effort to assuage traveler fears and get people back in the air. The initiatives follow new cleaning protocols that have been launched across the hotel … Continue reading Airlines Introduce New Cleaning Procedures
JetBlue requires passengers to wear face masks
New York – JetBlue will soon require all passengers to wear a face covering while they travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. The policy, which starts May 4, is modeled on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control guidelines that all people … Continue reading JetBlue requires passengers to wear face masks
Retailers prepare for post-coronavirus recovery
New York – As the coronavirus pandemic disrupts the lives and livelihood of millions, retailers are working to understand what changes will be needed once the outbreak subsides and stores can reopen. A new survey of 98 US-based retail executives in … Continue reading Retailers prepare for post-coronavirus recovery