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Two phase 3 clinical trials testing whether experimental monoclonal antibodies can prevent infection by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are now enrolling healthy adults in the United States. The trials are part of the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN), established by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and will assess
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, Tim Kaine, Todd Young, and Jack Reed have introduced the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, aimed at reducing and preventing suicide, burnout, and mental and behavioral health conditions among healthcare professionals. The bill responds to the crisis of healthcare worker burnout and
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As the Philippines struggles with its COVID-19 case count breaching 100,000, the private sector is stepping up to support the government's efforts through a more localized and data-driven approach. Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship and Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion emphasized the importance of respecting the decision of
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Representatives from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) gathered for an in-depth discussion on the urgency of addressing the care economy and its impact on women, who comprise the majority of unpaid care workers. The discussion, convened by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
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Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) has announced the successful passage of federal resources for key priorities of the Fourteenth District of Illinois in the first House appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2021, H.R. 7608. This legislation package includes support for COVID-19 economic recovery, ethylene oxide monitoring, and Underwood's
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The global automotive navigation systems market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 2% during the forecast period of 2020-2024. The market is poised to grow by 6.56 million units during this period, driven by the increasing demand for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
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The global food packaging robotics market is poised to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% during the forecast period of 2020-2024. According to a report by Technavio, the market is expected to grow by USD 813.02 million, driven by the increasing demand for automation in
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In a televised address, President Nicos Anastasiades announced a ?2 billion economic revival package to help the country recover from the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis. The package includes a wide range of measures, such as liquidity grants, interest rate subsidies, and home loan subsidies, aimed at supporting small
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken with US President Donald Trump, urging him to think twice before imposing new tariffs on Canadian aluminum. Trudeau stressed that the aluminum sector is emerging from the pandemic-induced production posture that prompted the White House's consideration of such measures in the first
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Regional disparity is a critical economic and political challenge in the UK, with productivity differences among the widest in Europe. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's rebranded "levelling up" agenda, aiming to revitalize left-behind regions, must be accompanied by concrete policies to tackle this complex issue. The government&
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India's economic recovery is set to face significant hurdles unless the country can successfully manage the surge in coronavirus cases, according to Henry McKinnell, chairman of Moody's. The country's strict lockdown and swift reopening strategy have shown mixed results, with new cases exceeding 18,
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The subsea production systems market is expected to grow by USD 1 billion during 2020-2024, driven by the increasing adoption of ERD technology and the growing demand for offshore oil and gas production. The market is fragmented, with key vendors including Aker Solutions ASA, Dril-Quip Inc., General Electric Co., Halliburton
