Heartland Forward Releases New Analysis On The Impact Of The Coronavirus On The Heartland And Other Regions

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today Heartland Forward released new analysis on the potential economic effects of coronavirus in the Heartland and beyond, “Coronavirus Regional Economic Impacts and Policy Responses.” The analysis suggests that while the Heartland has serious exposure to economic fallout from the coronavirus, its exposure is less than that of … Read more

ROSEN, A TOP RANKED LAW FIRM, Files First Securities Class Action Lawsuit Against Exela Technologies, Inc. – XELA

NEW YORK, March 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Exela Technologies, Inc.  (NASDAQ: XELA) between March 16, 2018 and March 16, 2020, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The lawsuit seeks to recover damages for … Read more

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA provides update on patient access to certain REMS drugs during COVID-19 public health emergency

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

Petco Invests $2 Million in New Partner Assistance Fund to Support Employees in Need

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

Gladstone Institutes Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic

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

Ivanhoé Cambridge shopping centres in Québec will be closed from 23 March to May 1st, 2020

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

Healthy Home Pioneers Brondell Come to the Rescue Amid Toilet Paper Shortages with Bidet Products and Innovations to Make Home Life Healthier

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

Quest Diagnostics Dedicates Special Hours for Non-COVID-19 Testing for Older and Highly Vulnerable Patients

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

Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen Launches “Beautiful Aden” Campaign

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

Danaher’s Cepheid gets authorization for quicker Covid-19 test

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

The pandemic is causing a recession so bad one in 5 American workers could get laid off

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

Liquor stores in New York are considered ‘essential’ businesses by the state and will remain open during the coronavirus shutdowns

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

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