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MNA nurses and health professionals cite growing fatigue and stress of COVID care, inconsistent approach to COVID care, lack of testing for healthcare workforce, failure to properly isolate COVID patients, inadequate staffing to meet patients' needs, and ongoing PPE concerns As the state enters what appears to be an ominous second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the … [Read more...] about Frontline MNA Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Voice Concerns Regarding Hospital Preparedness and Policies in Response to COVID-19 Second Surge

Peoria, Illinois — USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their collaborators continue garnering success in their tests of a compound that could bolster the potency of beta-lactam antibiotics, potentially reducing the dosages required and helping stave off resistance in the germs they're meant to kill. According to Neil Price, a chemist with the ARS National … [Read more...] about Compound from Soil Bacterium Gets Reboot as Antibiotics Super Booster

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for casirivimab and imdevimab to be administered together for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age or older weighing at least 40 kilograms [about 88 pounds]) with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing and who are at high … [Read more...] about Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19

Local election officials are continuing to do the very important work of counting every vote so that the intention of every American voter is heard in this election. But even as that process moves forward in several states, it has become clear that former Vice President Joe Biden will be the next President of the United States. The Teamsters want to congratulate … [Read more...] about Teamsters: Biden-Harris Victory Is A Win For Workers In 2020 Election

Driving public-private investment, transformative solutions, and a more inclusive, sustainable future Launching next chapter for the 107-year old philanthropic institution The Rockefeller Foundation will commit USD1 billion over the next three years to catalyze a more inclusive, green recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Building on current efforts and long-standing programs, … [Read more...] about The Rockefeller Foundation commits USD1 billion to catalyze a green recovery from pandemic

TEAL, the smart blockchain ecosystem, is partnering with CorionX, the Corion Foundation that supports stablecoin and DeFi awareness through its #MoneyInTheRightDirectionMovement. The aim of the partnership is to develop a sustainable crypto currency system for the TEAL Marketplace and other decentralized services. The partnership will consist of the joint development of a … [Read more...] about AI Start-Up TEAL and CorionX Join Hands to Develop a Sustainable Crypto Currency System

Total (Paris:FP) (LSE:TTA) (NYSE:TOT) has delivered its first shipment of carbon neutral1 liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). The loading operation was carried out at the Ichthys liquefaction plant in Australia, and the shipment was delivered on September 29 to the Dapeng terminal, China. “We are proud to have completed this … [Read more...] about Total Delivers its First Carbon Neutral LNG Cargo

Proposition 24 contains a one-word change to current law that dramatically curtails privacy protections for Californians when they travel, according to consumer advocates. In its statement opposing Prop 24, the League of Women Voters of California wrote, "Under current California law, your privacy follows you wherever you go. Under Prop 24, while a user's data would be … [Read more...] about Proposition 24 eliminates privacy when you travel

The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Health, today announced the launch of the ninth annual Protect Me With 3+ poster and video contest. The contest challenges New Jersey youth in middle and high school to raise awareness about the importance of adolescent immunizations: tetanus, diphtheria, … [Read more...] about Ninth Annual Poster and Video Contest to Raise Awareness for Youth Immunization Throughout New Jersey Launches

Their work will focus on actionable solutions, transparency and civic engagement for lower-income residents that rely on bus and light rail systems COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- A multidisciplinary team of University of Maryland researchers is partnering with public officials, transit advocacy groups and other universities to improve transportation options for Baltimore City residents, … [Read more...] about UMD Researchers Receive $2.35M NSF Award to Improve Public Transit Planning in Baltimore