Infectious disease expert pushes back against DeSantis’ COVID-19 claim about children
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Victoria COVID-19 increase of 317 cases isn’t ‘too concerning’
Victorians might be alarmed to hear today that 317 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the last 24 hours.It’s the single highest day-to-day increase for the state since the pandemic began.Health Minister Jenny Mikakos labelled it a “very concerning number” but a leading epidemiologist isn’t willing to go that far.He says there was always…
Coronavirus latest: More troops head to Melbourne as Covid-19 cases surge
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Shorter days, higher costs: Toronto board details return-to-school scenarios
Tomken Road Middle School in Mississauga, Ont., is shown on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press Returning elementary students to school five days a week could mean shorter days, the inability to deliver a full French curriculum and cost up to $250-million for additional staffing, according to new calculations from the country’s largest…
A new study makes it clear: after universal masking was implemented at Mass General Brigham, the rate of COVID-19 infection among health care workers dropped significantly. "For those who have been waiting for data before adopting the practice, this paper makes it clear: Masks work."
Even as cases rose in Massachusetts, the rate of positive tests among employees went down significantly after all were required to wear surgical masks Boston, MA — In March of 2020, Mass General Brigham implemented a new policy: everyone working at the hospitals would be required to wear a surgical mask. At the time, the concept…
How Australia helped Goldman Sachs deliver stellar quarter
ChanticleerGoldies’ June quarter was helped by a number of Aussie deals. But will the surge in trading and investment banking activity sparked by COVID-19 continue?Who doesn’t love a shout-out from head office?Goldman Sachs’ Australian chief executive, Simon Rothery, will be feeling pretty chuffed after the banking giant’s June quarter results were announced on Wednesday night.In…
Government communications headquarters shut down following Covid-19 outbreak | News24
Minister Jackson Mthembu has confirmed that the government communications headquarters has been shut down due to a coronavirus outbreak in the building.News24 understands at least 17 staffers have tested positive for Covid-19Mthembu says the building has been cleaned and will be ready for use again from Thursday.Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu confirmed during a…
Gardaí say most pubs complying with Covid-19 guidelines
Updated / Wednesday, 15 Jul 2020 16:40 Pubs are only allowed serve alcohol to customers who purchase a ‘substantial’ meal costing at least €9 The vast majority of pubs are complying with Covid-19 public health guidelines, gardaí have confirmed, with Operation Navigation uncovering just 37 potential breaches of the regulations so far. At present, pubs are only…
Quebec reports three more COVID-19 deaths, 129 new cases
MONTREAL — There are now 5,636 people who have died of COVID-19 in Quebec, health authorities announced Wednesday, as confirmed cases in the province reached 56,859. That’s up three from the total of 5,633 deaths reported Tuesday; one of the newly reported deaths took place over the past 24 hours, health authorities said, while two…
As companies accelerate their digital transitions, employees detail a changed workplace
Workers adjusting to remote work are going to need new and better tools The U.S.’s COVID-19 caseload continues to set records as major states move to reshutter their economies in hopes of stemming its spread. For many workers the situation means more time in the home office and less time in their traditional workplace. What…