COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

Study Confirms That Black People Are at Higher Risk for COVID-19, and Reveals That Affluent Whites Are Also at High Risk

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

This indicates that the impact of socioeconomic status on COVID-19 prevalence is race-specific, an insight that could help to guide efforts to overcome gaps in COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

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  • This indicates that the impact of socioeconomic status on COVID-19 prevalence is race-specific, an insight that could help to guide efforts to overcome gaps in COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
  • View the full study here: https://academic.oup.com/jalm/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jalm/jfab059/6...
    Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., racial disparities have been evident in both COVID-19 prevalence and access to pandemic-related healthcare services.
  • Racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately represented among COVID-19 cases, but are disproportionately underrepresented among those who've received the vaccine.
  • "We show that in the early stage of the pandemic, two groups were more likely to test positive: 1) low [socioeconomic status] Blacks and 2) high [socioeconomic status] Whites.

American Voters, including Republicans and Swing Voters, Support President Biden Helping Global Coronavirus Vaccine Efforts and Look to America to Lead

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

79% of American voters, including Republicans and Trump voters, support the U.S. helping global vaccination efforts.

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  • 79% of American voters, including Republicans and Trump voters, support the U.S. helping global vaccination efforts.
  • In fact, 79 percent of voters (including Republicans and Independents) support the U.S. helping global vaccination efforts and 76 percent support the U.S. being the leader to help vaccinate countries around the world.
  • "After four years of Trumpism and absence from the world stage, we find national voters strongly support America leading global efforts to distribute coronavirus vaccines.
  • This support notably transcends partisan lines and should give the Biden Administration clear approval of their current and future humanitarian vaccine efforts."

Shared Harvest Foundation Hosts Second Vaccinations Pop-up In Partnership With The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Academy supported two sites in the community, helping distribute Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer shots.

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  • The Academy supported two sites in the community, helping distribute Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer shots.
  • Founded by three Black female doctors, Shared Harvest is a social enterprise with a focus on strengthening communities through promoting physical, financial, and emotional health.
  • "We were proud to work with Shared Harvest to support vaccinations and keep as many individuals as possible safe and healthy in this difficult time."
  • All participants were carefully screened by qualified, culturally competent healthcare providers, and all vaccinations were administered by certified health professionals.

Zogby/Children's Health Defense Poll Suggests A Turning Point in the COVID-19 Narrative

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new Zogby Strategies poll conducted in conjunction with Children's Health Defense (CHD) reveals an emerging narrative surrounding COVID-19.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new Zogby Strategies poll conducted in conjunction with Children's Health Defense (CHD) reveals an emerging narrative surrounding COVID-19.
  • In a U.S. Senate hearing last week, Dr. Anthony Fauci stated that a little over half to 60% of NIH employees had received the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Dr. Rochelle Walensky agreed that a similar percentage of CDC employees had received the vaccine.
  • The poll also probed voters about agency capture, when Big Business compromises federal regulatory agencies such as the NIH and CDC for financial gain over public good.

Leading coronavirus scientist, Kizzmekia S. Corbett, to join Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to continue vaccine development research

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Chan School of Public Health today announced that Kizzmekia S. Corbett will join the School as an assistant professor in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases.

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  • Chan School of Public Health today announced that Kizzmekia S. Corbett will join the School as an assistant professor in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases.
  • Her first day will be June 14, 2021.\n"Vaccines are the great equalizer when it comes to addressing health disparities, especially around infectious diseases.
  • "She brings a rigorous research agenda and a service-minded commitment to public health, which makes her a perfect fit for our department and the School.
  • Founded in 1913 as the Harvard-MIT School of Health Officers, the School is recognized as America\'s oldest professional training program in public health.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leading-coronavirus-scientist-ki...\n'

COVID-19 Vaccine Helps Alleviate Pandemic Fears and Anxiety – 73 Percent Say Getting The Vaccine Has Positively Impacted Their Mental Health, Walgreens Survey Finds

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

It has especially taken a toll on many Americans\xe2\x80\x99 mental health and wellbeing, however 73 percent of those vaccinated say getting the vaccine has had a positive impact on their mental health, according to a new Walgreens survey released today.

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  • It has especially taken a toll on many Americans\xe2\x80\x99 mental health and wellbeing, however 73 percent of those vaccinated say getting the vaccine has had a positive impact on their mental health, according to a new Walgreens survey released today.
  • However, 75 percent now say they\xe2\x80\x99re comfortable getting back to the gym having received the vaccine.\nFindings from the research are based on an online survey of 1,500 people.
  • The survey included a nationally representative sample of Americans over the age of 18 who reported getting one or both doses of a two-dose vaccine, or a one-dose vaccine.
  • Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services.

Global Masks (N95 Respirators and Other Surgical Masks) Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impacts, Implications and Growth to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b'The "Masks (N95 Respirators and Other Surgical Masks) Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Implications and Growth to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nMasks (N95 Respirators and Other Surgical Masks) Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Implications And Growth To 2030 covers this critical market and the impact on it from the COVID-19 virus.

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  • b'The "Masks (N95 Respirators and Other Surgical Masks) Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Implications and Growth to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nMasks (N95 Respirators and Other Surgical Masks) Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Implications And Growth To 2030 covers this critical market and the impact on it from the COVID-19 virus.
  • Global Masks (N95 Respirators and Other Surgical Masks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n6.2.
  • Global Masks (N95 Respirators and Other Surgical Masks) Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n7.2.
  • Global Masks (N95 Respirators and Other Surgical Masks) Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion\n'

Cost of vacant jobs in Canada's food and beverage manufacturing sector limiting economic recovery and business growth, especially for small to medium-sized businesses

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

Aggregated over the entire sector, losses from job vacancies total an estimated $8.5M in net revenue per day or if not resolved, $3.1B annually.

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  • Aggregated over the entire sector, losses from job vacancies total an estimated $8.5M in net revenue per day or if not resolved, $3.1B annually.
  • These losses have a direct impact on the Canadian economy.\n"Business development is incumbent on a strong and skilled workforce.
  • Consumers also recognize frontline food workers as essential workers that are committed to ensuring people have access to safe food.
  • As a non-profit, located inOttawawith representatives acrossCanada, the organization supports food and beverage manufacturing businesses in developing skilled and professional employees and workplace environments.

Tricor & Financial Times Board Director Programme Report Reveals Critical Gaps for Boards in Australia in Digital Governance, Cybersecurity and Risk Management

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

However, these sentiments have not yet been followed up with corrective action.

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  • However, these sentiments have not yet been followed up with corrective action.
  • To prepare for a post-pandemic future, 73% of directors globally said their boards are actively exploring new digital tools.
  • This figure was matched in Australia while Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and Malaysia surpassed the global average at 92%, 79%, 78% and 76% respectively.
  • But in the face of continuous COVID-19 disruptions, the 2021 Asia Pacific Board Director Barometer Report confirms that board concerns have reached critical mass in cybersecurity, digitization, GRC and BCP.

JFI Medical LLC Expands COVID-19 Testing Program to Indianapolis International Airport

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

The partnership will expand on the Indianapolis International Airports (IND) previous COVID-19 testing program for Indianapolis Airport Authority employees by increasing testing to all badged airport employees and the traveling public by providing a 24-hour PCR testing platform as well as rapid antigen tests results within 1 hour.

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  • The partnership will expand on the Indianapolis International Airports (IND) previous COVID-19 testing program for Indianapolis Airport Authority employees by increasing testing to all badged airport employees and the traveling public by providing a 24-hour PCR testing platform as well as rapid antigen tests results within 1 hour.
  • JFI Medical, dedicated to the equitable distribution of premium medical testing, supplies and equipment to disadvantaged communities, recognized a disproportion of access to coronavirus testing in sections of the country, particularly within communities of color.
  • Approximately 8 years ago, Coleman and Lacy formed JFI Medical, a medical device-driven company focused primarily on rehabilitation braces for stroke patients.
  • Providing onsite COVID-19 testing opportunities for airport employees and our travelers is another example of our customer service in action, said Mario Rodriguez Indianapolis Airport Authority Executive Director.