Epidemics

Jabra Unveils Research on the Sounds Missed Most During Lockdown

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Gyms scored the lowest in the research, with only 31% of participants saying they missed the huffing and puffing heard at the gym

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  • Gyms scored the lowest in the research, with only 31% of participants saying they missed the huffing and puffing heard at the gym
    LOWELL, Mass., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today Jabra unveiled a new research report examining the sounds that people around the world missed the most during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
  • The top five sounds people missed include:
    As to what sounds people did not miss, the noises associated with the gym did not rank highly, suggesting that the pandemic has provided a welcome break from the sounds associated with working out.
  • Only 31 percent of participants said they missed the sounds of the gym, with those in the UK being particularly averse, with only 20 percent missing gym sounds.
  • In fact, the research found that music is the sound that has been missed the most across the globe, with the exception of the U.S.

Press release - Media Advisory: practical information for the June plenary session in Strasbourg

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Entering Parliament wearing so-called community masks or other masks made of textiles will not be allowed.

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  • Entering Parliament wearing so-called community masks or other masks made of textiles will not be allowed.
  • Social distancing and hand hygiene must also be respected whilst on Parliaments premises.
  • Press passes can be collected at the press entrance desk.
  • This electronic pass activates automatic doors and will facilitate circulation on the premises, both in Strasbourg and Brussels.

ThermalPass is Looked Upon in K-12 Education Market as First Line of Defense to Reduce the Spread of Covid-19

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

School officials are also turning to ThermalPass because it is non-invasive and compliant with social distancing protocols.\nWatch ThermalPass at Iredell-Statesville Schools: https://bit.ly/333qsQi\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that schools and businesses not only protect their students and employees but also monitor employee health regularly.

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  • School officials are also turning to ThermalPass because it is non-invasive and compliant with social distancing protocols.\nWatch ThermalPass at Iredell-Statesville Schools: https://bit.ly/333qsQi\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that schools and businesses not only protect their students and employees but also monitor employee health regularly.
  • "Ouroutreach to school districts directly and through our distributors has generated increased interest from administrators struggling to find a mass screening device that is accurate, easy to use and offers a painless layer of extra protection to keep schools open and safe.
  • "\nPresident Joe Biden\'s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief package is helping state agencies and school districts across the US reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools.
  • In addition, the CDC is giving states $10 billion for COVID-19 screening and testing supplies for K-12 teachers, staff, and students, which is also helping to draw more awareness to the benefits of the ThermalPass as a first-line-of-defense tool to flag those with elevated body temperature, a major symptom of Covid-19.\nAccording to The New York Times, some states, especially on the East Coast, continue to struggle to make any progress in reducing coronavirus cases.

The Pandemic Has Torn Families Apart

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

People have dealt with the social distancing and now getting vaccinated in many different ways and these differences have caused issues.

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  • People have dealt with the social distancing and now getting vaccinated in many different ways and these differences have caused issues.
  • Families have been splintered and friendships have been destroyed because of how people have reacted to events.
  • Also, will they reconcile with friends and family they may have drifted away from or stopped associating with during the pandemic?
  • We conduct research for media outreach efforts, local media tours, social and digital campaigns, and thought leadership efforts.

LumaCyte Appoints Vaccine Manufacturing Expert to Scientific Advisory Board

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

b"LumaCyte , a leader in advanced label-free single-cell analytics through its novel Laser Force Cytology\xe2\x84\xa2 (LFC\xe2\x84\xa2) platform, announces today the addition of Jim Robinson to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

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  • b"LumaCyte , a leader in advanced label-free single-cell analytics through its novel Laser Force Cytology\xe2\x84\xa2 (LFC\xe2\x84\xa2) platform, announces today the addition of Jim Robinson to its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
  • Jim brings more than 35 years of CMC vaccine manufacturing experience to the LumaCyte SAB, holding previous executive level positions at Merck, Sanofi Pasteur and Novavax, and is currently a member and the Vice Chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) Scientific Advisory Committee.
  • Jim will join Gray Heppner , MD, FACP, FASTMH, who is the Chief Medical Officer at VAXXINITY and has been a member of the LumaCyte SAB since 2017.
  • Rapid optimization of both upstream and downstream manufacturing processes is key to getting vaccines to patients much faster than ever before.

US Consumers Eager to Return to Stadiums Provided Certain Changes are Implemented

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Thirty-two percent of people plan to return to stadiums immediately and 54% within the first four months after stadiums reopen.

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  • Thirty-two percent of people plan to return to stadiums immediately and 54% within the first four months after stadiums reopen.
  • Fifty-six percent of respondents said social distancing measures should remain in place with stadiums operating at a reduced capacity.
  • The survey, conducted by Untold Insights in January 2021, polled 3,000 consumers in the US, United Kingdom and Australia on their sentiment towards returning to stadiums this year.
  • In addition, although many people are eager to experience events in person again, not everyone plans to rejoin the crowds immediately.

P&O Cruises offers Ultimate Escape UK holidays this summer and announces details of Iona's "very special" new maiden cruise to namesake island

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

"As the start of Iona's very special maiden season, the new Ultimate Escape series of holidays includes a memorable seven night maiden voyage sailing around the Scottish islands.

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  • "As the start of Iona's very special maiden season, the new Ultimate Escape series of holidays includes a memorable seven night maiden voyage sailing around the Scottish islands.
  • All guests and crew will be required to follow enhanced health and wellbeing measures to protect everyone on board on these cruises.
  • These protocols include enhanced sanitation measures, appropriate social distancing and the wearing of masks in certain areas of the ship.
  • Crew will also undergo a strict testing and quarantine regime as well as regular testing during their time on board.

Cardiometabolic Health Congress Announces CMHC Spring 2021 Keynote Speaker & COVID-19 Call To Action Panel Discussion

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Friday, February 19, 2021

The address will kick-off the three day complimentary educational event: CMHC Spring | The Cardiometabolic Challenge: Navigating a Syndemic

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  • The address will kick-off the three day complimentary educational event: CMHC Spring | The Cardiometabolic Challenge: Navigating a Syndemic
    The Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) has announced Dr. Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, as the keynote speaker for the upcoming CMHC Spring event taking place online April 16-18.
  • The keynote address will begin with a call to action presentation, delivered by Dr. Ferdinand, covering the disproportionate burden and disparities with COVID-19 and will conclude with a solutions-based panel discussion with numerous key stakeholders from across the medical industry.
  • In 2020, Dr. Ferdinand was appointed by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Medical Subcommittee.
  • Press will be invited to cover the keynote address and panel discussion in order to publish pertinent information to inform the public and initiate action.

Americans experiencing an epidemic of isolation

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Thursday, February 18, 2021

The decline in Americans mental health is due in large part to continued struggles with isolation.

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  • The decline in Americans mental health is due in large part to continued struggles with isolation.
  • This indicates that extended restrictions and prolonged physical distancing measures are having a detrimental impact on Americans mental health.
  • The pandemic has caused significant turmoil across the United States, leaving many Americans with an extremely heightened sense of isolation.
  • Regardless of the state of the pandemic in each region, isolation is collectively affecting Americans at an alarming rate, said Stephen Liptrap, president and chief executive officer.

Love in Lockdown Spark Survey Is In - 9 in 10 Singles Want People That Make Them Laugh

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

2020online dating data shows that social distancing increases socialconnection needs and motivates singles to find a partner more than ever before.

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  • 2020online dating data shows that social distancing increases socialconnection needs and motivates singles to find a partner more than ever before.
  • Most singles want people that make them laugh and people that laugh at their jokes.
  • ( EliteSingles )
    "Data from our Love in Lockdown survey shows that the pandemic hasn't prevented singles from sparking online connections" said Eric Eichmann, Spark's CEO.
  • In short, while singles have had some in-person dating practices affected by the global pandemic, they're still prioritizing the search for love.