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COVID-19

JAMA: The promise and peril of antibody testing for COVID-19

As coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) raged around the globe in late March, hundreds of San Miguel County, Colorado, residents turned out for a blood test. Standing 6 feet apart outside a Telluride school gym,...

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COVID-19

UN agencies issue urgent call to fund the global emergency supply system to fight COVID-19

The heads of the United Nations’ major agencies have issued a graphic warning of the risk of coronavirus to the world’s most vulnerable countries after disclosing that international donors had pledged around a ...

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COVID-19

UN: Bringing Nollywood star power to Nigeria’s fight against COVID-19

A UN Resident Coordinator blog. Ahead of its arrival in Nigeria, a lot of people in the country had misconceptions about COVID-19. Many thought it was a disease only for advanced countries, or that black Africa...

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COVID-19

UN: Lifting lockdowns does not signal the end of COVID-19, warns WHO chief

“We want to re-emphasize that easing restrictions is not the end of the epidemic in any country,” agency chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday, during his regular briefing to journalists. Mr. Tedros s...

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COVID-19

UN: Phased process for lifting restrictions is key, WHO chief urges G20

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reiterated the UN’s appreciation committing to further strengthen WHO’s mandate in coordinating the international fight, noting that “all of your countries have been affected, and you...

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COVID-19

Condo Protego says UAE sectors are digitally transforming to deal with COVID-19

In the face of COVID-19 coronavirus, the UAE’s banking and finance, education, and retail sectors are accelerating digital transformation to deliver business continuity, customer happiness, and smart services. ...

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COVID-19

du, Cisco collaborate to support remote working, offer enterprises Webex access

In support of driving productivity for enterprises in the UAE, du has announced its collaboration with Cisco that will enable enterprise customers to access Cisco WebEx to collaborate with teams while working r...

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COVID-19

Avaya enables India’s UP Dial112 call centre team to work remotely during COVID

In response to the global health emergency due to Covid-19 followed by extended nationwide lockdown, Avaya in India said that thanks to the dynamic and brave UP Dial112 team, the courageous contact centre agent...

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COVID-19

Dubai Silicon Oasis uses 25,000 litres of disinfectants to combat COVID-19

In line with the National Sterilisation Programme implemented across the UAE, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority, DSOA, the regulatory body of Dubai Silicon Oasis, DSO, has announced an ongoing disinfection drive at...

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COVID-19

UN: Music, talent and hope, unite millions across the world online in support of coronavirus workers

Superstar Lady Gaga, promised and delivered a “love letter to the world”, featuring an extraordinary multi-generational line up of performers, including the Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Billie Eilish, Paul Mc...