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Wisconsin reports record-breaking 2,034 new cases
Wisconsin reports record-breaking 2,034 new coronavirus cases Wisconsin has set another record for new coronavirus cases in a single day. Updated: 2:39 PM CDT Sep 17, 2020 Wisconsin has set another record for new coronavirus cases in a single day. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinThere were at least 2,034 new positive cases in Wisconsin on …
One in 7 coronavirus cases is among health workers – WHO: Live | News
Canada could lose its ability to manage the pandemic due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases, the country’s top medical officer has said. One in seven cases of COVID-19 reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) is a health worker and in some countries that figure rises to one in three, …
Moderna Shares the Blueprint for Its Coronavirus Vaccine Trial
The biotech company Moderna released a 135-page document on Thursday that spells out the details of how it is conducting the late-stage trial of its coronavirus vaccine, and how safety and efficacy will be determined. The document suggests that the first analysis of the trial data may not be conducted until late December, and that …
Quantela Deploys Smart City Technology to Combat COVID-19 in the USA
MILPITAS, Calif., Sept. 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smart Cities innovator, Quantela, today announced the first US deployment of their Coronavirus Emergency Response (CoVER) platform – an AI, IoT and cloud-based solution that enables local and regional governments to employ the vast amounts of data within their systems toward mitigating the impacts of the virus. …
Health department director defends handling of coronavirus in Michigan nursing homes
LANSING — A top health official on Wednesday defended Michigan’s handling of nursing home residents infected with the deadly coronavirus, contending its performance has been “strong” compared to other states and again dismissing Republicans’ call for facilities that house only COVID-19 patients. Robert Gordon, director of the state Department of Health and Human Services, said …
BREAKING: Jakarta secretary Saefullah dies, previously tested positive for COVID-19 – City
Jakarta administration secretary Saefullah died on Wednesday noon after being admitted to the hospital for COVID-19. Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan has confirmed the news to The Jakarta Post. Deputy Governor Ahmad Riza Patria also confirmed Saefullah’s death to journalists, saying the secretary had died at 12:55 p.m. at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital in Central Jakarta, where he …
Retirement communities use technology, creativity to keep residents well and connected | Food + Living
For 66 years, Marion and Robert Brubaker have been inseparable, from their 48 years in music ministry at York’s Zion United Church of Christ to a post-retirement move to Willow Valley Communities in 2017. When Robert needed more assistance with everyday activities, he moved into The Glen, the community’s skilled nursing facility. Marion made the …