Influenza A virus subtype H1N1

COVID-19 poll: Canadian youth the most impacted by pandemic lockdown

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

The Abacus survey, commissioned by World Vision, explored a variety of Canadian pandemic perspectives including the impact on mental health, personal relationships, job security and outlook for the future.

Key Points: 
  • The Abacus survey, commissioned by World Vision, explored a variety of Canadian pandemic perspectives including the impact on mental health, personal relationships, job security and outlook for the future.
  • 66% of young Canadians worry about the impact of the pandemic on social cohesion in Canada, the most of any age group.
  • 64% of young Canadians think about the impact of the pandemic on people in poor countries, highest of any generation.
  • World Vision Video of Canadian youth perspectives: HERE
    World Vision youth-led petition calling for a Canadian global response: HERE
    *The survey was conducted with 2,087 Canadian adults between the dates of May 14 to 19, 2020.

eCommerce Purchase Volumes Triple in Last Three Months

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

It reveals:

Key Points: 
  • It reveals:
    Digital sales volumes increased 206% from February 2020 to May 2020, but stable over past month
    Consumer review engagement has increased steadily over the past three months; hits high of 89% above pre-pandemic levels in May.
  • Review submission volumes increased significantly in May, which was the biggest change in all the metrics we analyze.
  • We actually predicted this in last months snapshot because we know review submissions lags behind time of purchase.
  • Purchase volumes continue to consistently be at around three times pre-pandemic levels.

Linda Hall Library Announces June 2020 Line-Up of New, Expanded Livestream Programs to Shine Light on the Power of Science

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Using one of the universe's most complex systems the human brain each of us makes tens of thousands of decisions every day.

Key Points: 
  • Using one of the universe's most complex systems the human brain each of us makes tens of thousands of decisions every day.
  • During a time of heightened risk and sometimes overwhelming information, such as the current pandemic, that decision-making process is pushed to extremes.
  • During this livestream interactive program, students are encouraged to ask questions about coursework, internships, college programs, and anything else about the study of weather!
  • As a world-renowned research library, we are dedicated to science, engineering and technology - and the critical role science plays in our lives.

SouthEast Asia Capital Group donates 200,000 PLD Global Corporation’s HandaX anti-bacterial gloves to Global Help Foundation.

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

The donation of Southeast Asia Capital Group to Global Help Foundation is critical and meaningful in the context that the world is still struggling in the fight against this pandemic without any official vaccines available.

Key Points: 
  • The donation of Southeast Asia Capital Group to Global Help Foundation is critical and meaningful in the context that the world is still struggling in the fight against this pandemic without any official vaccines available.
  • - David Nguyen, President of Global Help Foundation, stated: We are very grateful to the generous donation of Southeast Asia Capital Group, which will help a lot of people the world over to be protected against the terrible Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Richard Phan, Chairman of Southeast Asia Capital Group, said: We are very pleased to sponsor HandaX anti-bacterial gloves to Global Help Foundation as an effort to join hands to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, and we hope this will mark a sustained cooperation with Southeast Asia Capital Group and Global Help Foundation in the future.
  • Contact: Huyen T.Kim Nguyen, President & CEO of SouthEast Asia Capital Group, Inc.

Strategic Outlook of the Global Pumps Market, 2020

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Monday, June 1, 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus in China starting from January 2020 has shaken the global economy, leading to temporary closure of manufacturing facilities and emergency lockdown.

Key Points: 
  • The outbreak of coronavirus in China starting from January 2020 has shaken the global economy, leading to temporary closure of manufacturing facilities and emergency lockdown.
  • The whole of 2020 is likely to remain gloomy, affecting the investment sentiment until the vaccine development and decline in the number of infected individuals.
  • 2020 began with signs of economic slowdown and the worst hit, with COVID-19, pandemic virus, hurting business sentiment and investor confidence.
  • Price war between the oil rich nations peaked with Saudi Arabia's announcement of oil price cut by $3 per barrel in March 2020.

Many US adults expect to live drastically different lives after the pandemic, according to new University of Phoenix survey

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Monday, June 1, 2020

The survey found that 86 percent of U.S. adults are concerned about the lasting impact the pandemic will have on their everyday lives.

Key Points: 
  • The survey found that 86 percent of U.S. adults are concerned about the lasting impact the pandemic will have on their everyday lives.
  • More than three in four U.S. adults (76 percent) said that the pandemic has caused them to shift their priorities.
  • Perceptions of work once social distancing guidelines are relaxed elicited mixed feelings from both employed and unemployed U.S. adults.
  • University of Phoenix is innovating to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly changing world.

ROI Rocket: Stressed Americans Pondering Life Changes Due To COVID-19

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Monday, June 1, 2020

About two in five Americans (38%) indicate this is one of their post-pandemic priorities.

Key Points: 
  • About two in five Americans (38%) indicate this is one of their post-pandemic priorities.
  • Another 10% of Americans report reconsidering or changing their careers in light of the pandemic and its health and economic implications.
  • This sentiment is most prevalent among young adults whose educational and career prospects have been heavily impacted by coronavirus countermeasures.
  • Some of these changes are driven by inordinately high levels of household stress, whether financial, physical or emotional.

Cisive Announces CONTACT19 Solution to Help Businesses in COVID-19 Contact Tracing

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Monday, June 1, 2020

With CONTACT19, employers can take a proactive approach to testing and contact tracing to ensure the safety of their workforce.

Key Points: 
  • With CONTACT19, employers can take a proactive approach to testing and contact tracing to ensure the safety of their workforce.
  • CONTACT19 is a flexible contact tracing solution designed to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 and is adaptable to any organization's unique work environments and notification protocols.
  • "Cisive is honored to contribute our contact tracing solution to assist our global communities in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic," said James Owens, President and CEO at Cisive.
  • CONTACT19 is Cisive's technology enabled, full service contact tracing solution that offers businesses and education institutions with an option to safely re-open as the world enters the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI in Construction Market to Witness a Decline in Growth Due to Halt in Construction Activities During COVID-19 Crisis

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Monday, June 1, 2020

PUNE, India, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent research report on the Global AI in Construction Market by Research Dive presents the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the present and future market growth.

Key Points: 
  • PUNE, India, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent research report on the Global AI in Construction Market by Research Dive presents the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the present and future market growth.
  • The AI in construction market has observed substantial growth previously, but the abrupt rise of the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the market growth to some extent.
  • The size of the market in the present scenario has reached $356.5 million due to the lockdown enforced in several regions and halt of construction activities.
  • Additionally, several companies are anticipated to implement AI technologies to build and install safety systems at construction sites.

AI in Construction Market to Witness a Decline in Growth Due to Halt in Construction Activities During COVID-19 Crisis

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 1, 2020

- The eruption of Coronavirus pandemic has enforced a negative influence on the global AI in construction market.

Key Points: 
  • - The eruption of Coronavirus pandemic has enforced a negative influence on the global AI in construction market.
  • PUNE, India, June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The recent research report on the Global AI in Construction Market by Research Dive presents the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the present and future market growth.
  • The AI in construction market has observed substantial growth previously, but the abrupt rise of the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the market growth to some extent.
  • The size of the market in the present scenario has reached $356.5 million due to the lockdown enforced in several regions and halt of construction activities.