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SILVER SPRING, Md., March 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, as part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the agency issued a new guidance to sponsors and healthcare providers regarding certain Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS)-required testing during this time. “The FDA recognizes that during the COVID-19 … Read more

SAN DIEGO, March 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Petco today launched an employee relief fund to provide ongoing support to Petco’s 27,000+ partners as they face the effects of COVID-19 as well as future hardship in other times of need. The new Petco Partner Assistance Fund launched with an initial $2 million investment from Petco, plus additional … Read more

SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gladstone scientists have rapidly pivoted the focus of their research labs to the novel virus, SARS-CoV-2. Specifically, they are leveraging their established tools, unique infrastructure, and diverse expertise in virology to develop improved diagnostics, identify targeted treatment strategies, and invent preventative approaches. Gladstone … Read more

MONTREAL, March 22, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ – In light of the latest developments and directives issued by the government of Québec, Ivanhoé Cambridge will close all shopping centres in Québec to the public, as of midnight today until May 1st. Essential services will be maintained. Essential services maintainedGroceries, pharmacies and the SAQ, as identified by government … Read more

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In recent weeks, we’ve seen shortages in everything from hand sanitizer to packaged pasta. As demand spikes in both rural and major metropolitan areas alike, toilet paper continues to be the one item consistently in short supply, and as the toilet paper scarcity continues, many are looking to … Read more

SECAUCUS, N.J., March 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Through its “Peace of Mind” program, Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) is taking extra measures to ensure individuals who are the most vulnerable to adverse COVID-19 outcomes have special VIP-level access to the company’s 2,250 patient service centers across the United States.   Through this new program individuals who are 60 years or older or have … Read more

ADEN, Yemen, March 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In the temporary capital of Aden, the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) has launched a cleaning, beautification and environmental sanitation campaign, using heavy equipment donated by the program, to collect and remove up to 9,000 cubic meters of accumulated waste from streets and public areas. This … Read more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issues the first emergency use authorization for a point-of-care Covid-19 diagnostic for the Cepheid Xpert Xpress SARS-CoV 2 test. Cepheid is part of Danaher (NYSE:DHR). The test will provide results within hours, rather than days like existing tests, said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. Cepheid said the test has been … Read more

Associated Press The impact of the coronavirus pandemic could be catastrophic for American workers.  It’s conceivable that the unemployment rate, which hit record lows in December 2019, might jump to 20% during the impending economic recession, according to The Atlantic’s Annie Lowrey. And Lowrey’s forecast isn’t an outlier. Goldman Sachs has predicted that jobless claims … Read more

Adam Berry/Stringer/Getty Images New York liquor stores were deemed an “essential” business by the state and will remain open during the slew of shutdowns caused by the coronavirus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Friday requiring employees at nonessential businesses to work from home until further notice. Some of the exceptions include pharmacies, grocery … Read more

FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images The coronavirus disease could infect more than 60,000 of California’s 100,000-plus homeless population. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the infections could occur within the next eight weeks. The number of confirmed cases in California have hit 917, and the state’s homeless residents are some of the most at risk of … Read more

GREENVILLE, S.C., March 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CPT Medical, a surgical pack and kit manufacturing firm based in Greenville, SC, is now shipping COVID-19 testing kits that are available throughout the US. With 54,000 test kits in production for allocation to hospitals, nursing homes, and physician’s offices by the end of next week, CPT Medical is … Read more