COVID-19 Updates
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Tesco hit by shareholder revolt over executive pay
Tesco has suffered a major shareholder revolt over executive pay, casting a shadow over a strong sales performance during the coronavirus lockdown. Shareholders representing just over 67% of the stock…
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Riot police deployed as tensions erupt at coronavirus-hit housing estate in Italy
Italy sent riot police as reinforcements on Friday to a council estate in the south where a cluster of coronavirus cases among Bulgarian farm workers has sparked tensions with locals.About…
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One in 20 people will need hospital care if they get Covid-19, study estimates
About one in 20 people worldwide – or 349 million – who are at high risk of severe illness from Covid-19 will need hospital treatment such as oxygen therapy if…
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Foreign companies on China M&A deal spree as Beijing further opens up financial, auto sectors
Wall Street banks and carmakers led foreign companies into China this year as the government eased ownership limits and economic recovery hopes grew. Chinese investors, bothered by greater scrutiny overseas,…
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Trump’s H-1B visa freeze: will US tech firms lose the next Sundar Pichai or Satya Nadella?
US President Donald Trump’s decision on June 24 to suspend the H-1B visa scheme for highly-skilled foreigners has dealt a blow to the immigrant-reliant US tech sector and Indian tech…
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Malaysia discussing travel bubbles known as ‘green lanes’ with Singapore and Brunei
Malaysia is in talks with Singapore and Brunei to create “green lanes” for less restricted travel, as governments around the world seek to reopen their borders without a resurgence in…
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Christopher Nolan’s new blockbuster Tenet delayed again, as coronavirus batters Hollywood profits
Warner Bros has again delayed the release of the movie Tenet, the new blockbuster from director Christopher Nolan, setting back efforts by theatre chains to save the summer season.The film…
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Does Covid-19 spread through food? The evidence says ‘highly unlikely’
Since a new outbreak of Covid-19 on June 11 was linked to a fresh food market in Beijing, thousands of samples of imported and domestic seafood, meat and vegetables in…
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Markets: Operational considerations for COVID-19 mitigation measures in low resource settings
Hand Hygiene Personal controls: General recommendations for hand hygiene in markets Clean hands frequently. Hand hygiene is a critical way that people can stop the spread of COVID-19. In markets,…
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Framework for Implementation of COVID-19 Community Mitigation Measures for Lower-Resource Countries
Community Mitigation Activities by Epidemiologic Scenario Potential mitigation activities according to transmission scenario Personal protective measures 5,6,7 Scenario 1: No cases Provide guidance on implementation of personal protective measures (e.g.,…