Influenza A virus subtype H1N1

Jeunesse Donates $500,000 USD to COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO

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Saturday, March 28, 2020
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200327005566/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200327005566/en/
    Jeunesse supports the COVID-19 response efforts through a donation from its nonprofit organization Jeunesse Kids.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The donation was provided through the companys nonprofit foundation Jeunesse Kids and supports WHOs work leading and coordinating the global effort to prevent, detect, and respond to the pandemic.
  • As this pandemic evolves, we are so grateful for all individuals, organizations, and businesses who pledge their support including Jeunesse.
  • The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund supports:
    Tracking and understanding the spread of the virus;
    Ensuring patients get the care they need, and frontline workers get essential supplies and information;
    Accelerating efforts to develop vaccines, tests and treatments.

Allison Transmission Provides Update on Impact of COVID-19

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Friday, March 27, 2020
Automotive Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Allison, The Allisons, Graziosi, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Automotive industry, Motor vehicles

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today provided a business update in light of the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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  • Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN) today provided a business update in light of the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus.
  • Allison cannot predict if or when any further disruptions will occur due to the rapidly changing environment as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve.
  • Allison believes its future financial results will be impacted, but at this time, the magnitude of those impacts is uncertain.
  • Allisons long-standing commitment to prudent balance sheet management has positioned the company to navigate through this challenging period, said David S. Graziosi, President and Chief Executive Officer, Allison Transmission.

i-Human Patients® by Kaplan to Host Free, Live Streaming Virtual Simulation Event for Physicians in Training: Determining if the Diagnosis is COVID-19 or Influenza

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Friday, March 27, 2020
Nursing, General Health, Health, Infectious diseases, Hospitals, University, Education, Training, Medical specialties, Medicine, Health, RTT, Epidemiology, Infectious diseases, Nursing, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Infection rate, Influenza

The incidents of influenza A outstrips those of COVID-19, but infection rates are on the rise.

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  • The incidents of influenza A outstrips those of COVID-19, but infection rates are on the rise.
  • While doctors and nurses are in the trenches helping patients infected with COVID-19, medical school students are heeding the call to action too .
  • Andrew Cuomo's "directive to get more physicians into the health system more quickly," the school said in a statement.
  • Note to editors: Kaplan is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC)
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Nearly 60% of Americans Say Household Income Negatively Impacted by COVID-19

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Friday, March 27, 2020
Demographics, Articles, Humans, Academic disciplines, Millennials, Generation Z, Strauss–Howe generational theory, Pandemic, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Draft:Generation Z in the United States

CHICAGO, March 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six in 10 Americans (59%) said their household income has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic an increase of 53% from those who reported impact the previous week.

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  • CHICAGO, March 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six in 10 Americans (59%) said their household income has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic an increase of 53% from those who reported impact the previous week.
  • An additional 10% of U.S. adults said they expect their household income will suffer in the future.
  • TransUnions research found that the youngest generations, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, were most impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • While 59% of Americans said their household income was negatively affected by the virus, the percentages were more pronounced for Millennials (68%) and Gen Z (63%).

Quanterix Statement on COVID-19 Preparedness, Resiliency Efforts and Business Continuity

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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We are actively seeking and developing collaborations to apply our ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technology in the global fight against COVID-19.

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  • We are actively seeking and developing collaborations to apply our ultra-sensitive biomarker detection technology in the global fight against COVID-19.
  • We ask investigators around the world to please contact us if you have specific reagents or biological insights that can be shared.
  • With the fast-moving nature of the current environment, we cannot rule out the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business.
  • Forward-looking statements in this news release are based on Quanterix expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release.

Leronlimab Used in Seven Patients with Severe COVID-19 Demonstrated Promise with Two Intubated Patients in ICU, Removed from ICU and Extubated with Reduced Pulmonary Inflammation

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Friday, March 27, 2020
Viruses, Respiratory diseases, Zoonoses, Medicine, Pneumonia, Severe acute respiratory syndrome, Cytokine release syndrome, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, In Saudi Arabia, Middle East respiratory syndrome, Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus

A total of seven patients have been enrolled thus far under EIND in the same leading medical center in the New York City area.

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  • A total of seven patients have been enrolled thus far under EIND in the same leading medical center in the New York City area.
  • We found that patients with severe COVID-19 disease are in the midst of immunologic chaos which includes the cytokine storm.
  • A leading medical center in the heart of the New York City epidemic was instrumental in giving the preliminary data.
  • SARS-CoV-2 was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

TECO Companies Donate $1 Million to Charities to Help During Pandemic

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Utilities, Energy, Articles, Geography of Florida, Global health, TECO Energy, Pandemic, Tampa, Florida, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, TECO

To help the community during this unprecedented time of uncertainty, Tampa Electric and TECO Peoples Gas are donating $1 million to local charities that will benefit people financially affected by the pandemic.

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  • To help the community during this unprecedented time of uncertainty, Tampa Electric and TECO Peoples Gas are donating $1 million to local charities that will benefit people financially affected by the pandemic.
  • The program, administered by the Salvation Army, was also simplified to provide assistance to more people during the pandemic.
  • In response to this pandemic, Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas have suspended disconnections for residential and commercial customers.
  • The utilities charitable contributions are part of their ongoing efforts to help customers during the pandemic.

Sharecare Co-Founders Dr. Oz and Jeff Arnold to Headline First IIS Webinar On COVID-19 Pandemic

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Articles, Global health, Pandemic, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1

The series, Leadership Perspective: Global Pandemic, is in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic that has disrupted society across the globe.

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  • The series, Leadership Perspective: Global Pandemic, is in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic that has disrupted society across the globe.
  • These issues will span topics such as wellness and prevention, corporate response and reputational management, underwriting exposures, and investment portfolio management.
  • The first of this weekly webinar series featuring Dr. Oz and Jeff Arnold will be presented on Monday, March 30th at 1pm EST.
  • "Few challenges in recent history have required a collective, coordinated response more than the COVID-19 pandemic.

Open Through the Quarantine

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Viruses, Articles, Microbiology, Animal virology, Coronaviridae, Coronavirus, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Influenza, Pandemic

It is clear that Infinite CBD will be available through this pandemic and fulfilling all orders placed at https://www.infinitecbd.com.

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  • It is clear that Infinite CBD will be available through this pandemic and fulfilling all orders placed at https://www.infinitecbd.com.
  • One of the major shifts this team has had to embrace is preparing the facility to ensure avoiding contribution to the spread of this virus whatsoever.
  • Infinite CBD prioritizes around the clock practices to ensure a clean, virus-free work space for all employees.
  • COVID-19, popularly referred to as coronavirus, is an illness causing respiratory illness that closely mimics the flu in most cases.

QuestionPro Survey Reveals Increased Worry in the US After COVID-19 Declared a Pandemic

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
Pandemic, Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, Games

AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Results from a recent study conducted by leading online survey software provider QuestionPro, Inc. indicates that Americans are experiencing an increased amount of worry since COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Results from a recent study conducted by leading online survey software provider QuestionPro, Inc. indicates that Americans are experiencing an increased amount of worry since COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic.
  • In addition, more Americans are following the daily news for updates using television, social media, and online articles as their preferred mediums.
  • After WHO declared a global pandemic on March 11, the survey was then repeated on March 18.
  • The survey comparison also finds that people are paying more attention to the news, with 75% now watching for daily updates about COVID-19.