Social distancing

Window Nation Expands Its New England Footprint Due to Increased Demand

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Medical specialties, Epidemiology, Infectious diseases, Greater Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, Social distancing, Medicine, Health sciences

The company will service the Hartford/New Haven areas as well as southwestern Massachusetts.

Key Points: 
  • The company will service the Hartford/New Haven areas as well as southwestern Massachusetts.
  • Window Nation's continued growth in the New England area is based on these factors, plus the city's booming housing market where experts at RE/MAX site the Hartford area as having the third highest home sales in the nation.
  • The Window Nation team is following strict CDC guidelines including social distancing, enhanced cleaning practices, protective equipment and screenings for every appointment.
  • The Magden brothers, who literally grew up in the window business, started the company in 2006 and now operate in 15 markets across the country.

Global Pharmaceutical Treatments for Mental Health Disorders Market (2020 to 2025) - Conditions are Likely to Rise in the Near Future Due to the Consequences of COVID-19 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Pharmaceutical, Health, Mental health, Psychiatry, Medical specialties, Health, Psychiatric diagnosis, Abnormal psychology, Mental disorder, Psychiatric assessment, Psychopathology, Suffering, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Social distancing, Obsessive–compulsive disorder

Evaluation of current market trends, market size, market forecast, pipeline analysis of new products, and regulatory scenarios and detailed analysis of drivers, challenges, and opportunities affecting market growth

Key Points: 
  • Evaluation of current market trends, market size, market forecast, pipeline analysis of new products, and regulatory scenarios and detailed analysis of drivers, challenges, and opportunities affecting market growth
    Description of biological factors such as anatomical, chemical and genetic traits, and psychological reasons such as conflict or trauma on the mental health and discussion on effect of COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and social isolation on the mental health conditions
    A look at the markets for treatment of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and their co relation with COVID-19
    Details of technological advances and improvement in the development of pharmacological treatments, digital therapeutics (DTx) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
    Information on tele mental health software such as ReSet, Pears Somryst and Alkili's EndeavorRx which offers personalized treatment strategies and behavioural healthcare platform which plays an important role in the management of mental health disorders
    Snapshot of leading mental health conditions, and products in phase III development for selected psychiatric disorders
    Analysis of recent product developments including pharmacological and digital therapeutics, late-stage pipeline products and points of differentiation from existing therapies
    Market research suggests that mental health conditions are likely to rise in the near future due to the consequences of COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and social isolation.

Nearly 30% of Americans Have Seen A Therapist During the Pandemic According to ValuePenguin.com Survey

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Health, Articles, Demographics, COVID-19 pandemic, Generation Z, Mental health, Social distancing, Millennials

Social distancing, isolation, financial hardships and other struggles have pushed Americans to seek help from mental health professionals.

Key Points: 
  • Social distancing, isolation, financial hardships and other struggles have pushed Americans to seek help from mental health professionals.
  • Thanks to technology, mental health help is just a click away and more accessible than ever before.
  • ValuePenguin surveyed over 1,300 Americans and found that many have not only sought therapy, but they've prioritized their mental health amid the pandemic.
  • Americans especially Gen Zers and millennials are turning to social media and mobile apps for mental health resources during the coronavirus pandemic.

Americans experiencing an epidemic of isolation

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Consulting, Technology, Professional services, Other Consumer, Health, Mental health, Other Technology, Software, Consumer, Human resources, Hardware, Health sciences, Health, Infectious diseases, Medical specialties, Disability, Epidemics, Epidemiology, Quarantine, Social distancing, Isolation, Mental health

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

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Local Seniors Receive Handmade Valentine's Day Cards

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Medical specialties, Greeting card, Postcards, Valentine's Day, Social distancing, Medicine, Health sciences

This Valentine's Day, more than 2,100 handmade greeting cards will be distributed to seniors in these living facilities.

Key Points: 
  • This Valentine's Day, more than 2,100 handmade greeting cards will be distributed to seniors in these living facilities.
  • "Times have been tough on everyone because of COVID-19, especially for our seniors in nursing care facilities," said Kristy Garan-Martinez, IEHP utilization management director.
  • "Many facilities have had to reduce visitation time between seniors and their families, and others have had to reduce the mobility of residents around the center to allow for social distancing," she added.
  • "We really want these residents to know that we are thinking of them and that they are truly in our hearts.

Sri Trang Gloves PCL (SET: STGT) takes serious action to protect employees against new Covid-19 outbreak

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Health, Infectious diseases, Occupational safety and health, Epidemiology, Public health, Trang, Thailand, Hygiene, COVID-19 pandemic, Coronavirus disease, Trang, Social distancing

BANGKOK, Feb 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) PCL (SET: STGT) enacts protective measures against the new Covid-19 outbreak - infection screening, weekly disinfectant spraying, mask wearing, and social distancing.

Key Points: 
  • BANGKOK, Feb 9, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) PCL (SET: STGT) enacts protective measures against the new Covid-19 outbreak - infection screening, weekly disinfectant spraying, mask wearing, and social distancing.
  • Additionally, Reduced congestion and increased hygienic housing are to be provided for employees to reduce risks.
  • No labor shortages are expected while four new manufacturing plants are scheduled to open this year.
  • Released by Public Relations Dept., MT Multimedia Co., Ltd. for Sri Trang Gloves Plc.

Bradley Corp. Finds Handwashing Diligence on the Decline Amidst Pandemic

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Public health, Hygiene, Health, Euthenics, Hand washing, Wash, Social distancing, Sanitation, Global Handwashing Day

According to the Healthy Handwashing Survey conducted in January, 57% of Americans are washing their hands six or more times a day.

Key Points: 
  • According to the Healthy Handwashing Survey conducted in January, 57% of Americans are washing their hands six or more times a day.
  • The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp. queried 1,050 American adults Jan. 11-13, 2021, about their handwashing habits, concerns about the coronavirus and flu and their use of public restrooms.
  • Mask wearing is now the number one action in response to the coronavirus followed by social distancing and then handwashing.
  • Dedicated to innovating healthy handwashing technologies, Bradley is the industry's leading source for the most sanitary multi-function touchlesshandwashing and drying fixtures.

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
Medical specialties, Epidemics, Epidemiology, Quarantine, Social distancing, Dating, Medicine, Health sciences

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

Key Points: 
  • 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.

SimplyBook.me Ltd. - Turning a Global Challenge into an Opportunity

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Monday, February 8, 2021
Data management, Education, Technology, Professional services, Health, General Health, Small business, Medical devices, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Other Education, Medical specialties, Health, Medicine, Epidemics, Epidemiology, Quarantine, Social distancing, Computer virus, Distancing

At the same time, work began to evaluate if SimplyBook.me could find its place in the fight against the spread of the virus.

Key Points: 
  • At the same time, work began to evaluate if SimplyBook.me could find its place in the fight against the spread of the virus.
  • At this point, widespread Covid testing had not begun, and social distancing and masks were the order of the day.
  • The team immediately identified opportunities to help with organising social distancing as well as Covid testing.
  • We jumped on the opportunity and fine-tuned our software to customise to their needs.

New research commissioned by The Rockefeller Foundation strengthens evidence base for reopening K-12 schools with robust Covid-19 testing programs

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Medical specialties, Epidemiology, Infectious diseases, Health sciences, Health, Coronavirus disease, Occupational safety and health, Zoonoses, Social distancing, COVID-19 pandemic in Nevada, Trump administration communication during the COVID-19 pandemic

Last week, CDC called for schools to reopen as soon as possible with precautions such as masking, social distancing, and testing in place.

Key Points: 
  • Last week, CDC called for schools to reopen as soon as possible with precautions such as masking, social distancing, and testing in place.
  • The new Foundation-supported reports review testing programs across the country that took a variety of Covid-19 precautions, including screening testing.
  • "When evidence-based measures are implemented at schools, families, teachers, and staff should feel safe coming back to in-person learning."
  • They include:
    Weekly screening testing of all students, teachers, and staff can reduce in-school infections by an estimated 50 percent.