COVID-19 Updates
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HK$10,000 government handout: more than 3 million receive cash as bank websites flooded with user traffic from those keen to see money
More than 3 million Hong Kong residents received the HK$10,000 government handout on Monday as banking websites slowed to a crawl from what was believed to be users flocking online…
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Global Impact newsletter: dodging the coronavirus bullet
The novel coronavirus has no prejudices, plays no favourites. It infects, and potentially kills, no matter our nationality, race, gender or religion.So stories of survivors are stories about all of…
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NSW-Victoria border closure: when does it start, and are there exemptions?
NSW will temporarily close its border with Victoria at 12.01am Wednesday 8 July in response to Melbourne’s coronavirus outbreak. The closure, announced at a press conference by Victorian premier Daniel…
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India’s coronavirus epidemic overtakes Russia as Indonesia, Philippines see continued surge
The Philippines and Indonesia both recorded worrying surges in coronavirus cases over the weekend, in stark contrast to their Southeast Asian neighbours where the pandemic appears to be subsiding.Meanwhile, India…
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Funeral Home Workers
What do funeral home workers need to know about handling decedents who had COVID-19? A funeral or visitation service can be held for a person who has died of COVID-19.…
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How to Wear Masks
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Response highlights
Data in Action COVID-NET provides national data on laboratory-confirmed hospitalizations. On April 17, data were added on COVID-19-associated hospitalizations by age with race and ethnicity information, and on selected underlying…
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How to Make Masks
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Social Media Toolkit: Prevent Getting Sick
Your cloth face covering should: ✔️ Reach above the nose, below the chin, and completely cover the mouth and nostrils ✔️ Fit snugly against the sides of the face ✔️…
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Guidance for General Laboratory Safety Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic
General Guidance This guidance is to address the general workflow safety concerns of laboratory personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. All laboratories should perform site- and activity-specific risk assessments to determine…