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Blog: Making technology an effective weapon in the battle against COVID-19
Health, Humanitarian Emergencies This blog is part of the seminar series on ‘The Economics of COVID-19’. Jun 3 2020 – Imagine a world without the internet and erase the last few decades of technological advancement. Then imagine how governments, schools and businesses would have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues its relentless …
New technology is helping battle avalanches near Stewart – Terrace Standard
There are almost 1,400 avalanche paths in British Columbia. This past season, Highway 37A to Stewart was a lot safer thanks to the help of some new technology. One new tool for avalanche control is the automated avalanche detection system (AADS). It just completed its first year in a three-year pilot program on Highway 37A …
Premier Leaguue: Football’s restart is a battle of ‘money vs. health,’ says former club doctor
The decision was met with excitement by fans across the world, but for many there is a sense of trepidation. The total number of coronavirus deaths in the UK now stands at 37,919, but the true death toll is believed to be much higher. Just before the Premier League season’s resumption was confirmed, Patrick Vallance, …
Aggressive rats battle over food after coronavirus quarantine closes restaurants
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been increased reports of rat cannibalism and infanticide in New York, as well as more rat complaints in residential areas — including in Chicago — as humans produce more food waste at home. Roving rat armies, including one caught on camera scavenging New Orleans’ empty streets, are …
Oregon winery deploys ultraviolet light technology in coronavirus battle
Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner is bringing cutting-edge ultraviolet light technology to bear on a problem faced by many Oregon wineries: how to reopen their doors while protecting employees and customers against coronavirus. Willamette Valley Vineyards has been closed to the public for 66 days to comply with Gov. Kate Brown’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” …
New Zealand has won “battle” against community spread of coronavirus, prime minister says
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Monday that the country has “won” the battle against widespread community transmission of the coronavirus, for now. The country is also dropping from Alert Level Four to Alert Level Three, as the number of new coronavirus cases continue to remain low. Over the past several days, new cases of …
Our Opinion: Using food and technology to battle the effects of the coronavirus | Opinion
Of all the inspiring stories to come out of the local community during the ongoing battle against the coronavirus, Cynthia Gallero’s is the latest. Gallero is using her considerable cooking skills, along with a dash of love and commitment, to helping the elderly in our community, some of the most vulnerable to the coronavirus. The …
Kent company develops new technology to battle coronavirus
KENT, Ohio — A company from Kent has development a system that could change the way public spaces are cleaned in this time of the coronavirus. And they are teaming up with NASA Glenn Research Center for testing. The AMBUstat fogger system was conceived out of the Ebola outbreak. Emergency Products & Research saw the …
Fortnite owner gives up battle against Google Play store | Technology
Fortnite for Android is available through the Google Play store for the first time, almost 18 months after owners Epic Games tried to use the game’s popularity to break the app store duopoly. The release is an embarrassing climbdown for Epic, which has sunk significant resources into building its own independent games service, and is …
Kemp deploys National Guard to help nursing homes battle virus
The state will deploy more than 100 Georgia National Guardsmen to assisted-living facilities and nursing homes with coronavirus cases to help limit exposure to the disease among the most vulnerable residents. Gov. Brian Kemp announced the deployment Tuesday as the state’s long-term care system is starting to feel strains from the pandemic. More than 30 …
