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More women work in health and care but they earn 24 per cent less than men: UN report
The health and care sector has endured low pay in general,...
Nasal spray lowers Covid viral load by 94 percent in 24 hours: Lancet study
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US scientists link BCG vaccination with fewer coronavirus cases
“We found that countries without universal policies of BCG vaccination, such as Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States, have been more severely affected compared to countries with universal and long-standing BCG policies,” noted the researchers led by Gonzalo Otazu, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at NYIT.
Thai insurer’s Coronavirus cover draws ‘Overwhelming’ demand
Since it began selling policies in February, TQM Corp. — together with insurance partners that include Bangkok Insurance Pcl and Dhipaya Insurance Pcl — has sold more than 1 million plans for infection by the virus, company President Unchalin Punnipa said Thursday. Policies cost between 439 baht ($13.31) and 1,250 baht for one-year coverage of as much as 1 million baht for medical treatment and compensation if holders contract the disease, according to the company’s website.
Caronavirus Pandemic:Aviation cover cost up by 20-25%
Singapore has the largest number of planes standing idle at airports, at 205, with Hong Kong second at 178, the report by insurance broker Gallagher said.
There are 158 planes on the ground in Madrid though only 40 in New York, with planes at the world’s 20 biggest airports having a total insured value of $164 billion.
Insurers globally say forced payouts for excluded virus losses risk destabilizing industry
The Global Federation of Insurance Associations (GFIA) said insurers were committed to paying out on policies but said they should not be asked to cover areas where no contract existed.
Formulate plan to contain Covid-19 spread: Cabinet Secy to states, UTs
The lockdown period provides the country a window of opportunities to act positively and be prepared to face any eventuality, Gauba told chief secretaries of all states and UTs through video conference.
“Next few days will be very important for all and we need to sustain our containment efforts and utilize all available resources as per the requirement,” he said.
Govt considering another package to minimize lockdown impact: Report
On Sunday, the officials said they are also looking at the possibility of redesigning some welfare and other government schemes to suit the post-lockdown situation.
U.S. braces for ‘hardest, saddest’ week as coronavirus deaths surpass 9,300
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Sunday that new hospitalizations had fallen by 50% over the previous 24 hours, but he cautioned that it was not yet clear whether the crisis was reaching a plateau in the state, which has a total of 4,159 deaths and more than 122,000 cases.
Indians light lamps to challenge darkness of coronavirus crisis
India has recorded 3,577 cases of the illness, with a death toll of 83. Authorities worry that the healthcare system would be overwhelmed if the disease took deep hold in the country of more than 1.3 billion.
Caronavirus Pandemic: After the virus, what world will we live in?
“The potential for widespread social unrest in countries that have not provided a social safety net for those losing their jobs during this crisis strikes me as very real, with possible repercussions for governance and more” said Joshua Geltzer, visiting professor of law at Georgetown University.
Countries like Russia and Turkey, led by the same strongmen for two decades, will be hoping that their measures will be enough to spare them the worst of the virus and any political consequences.
Coronavirus Pandemic: Short-term closure of plants or premises can pose risks for companies:AGCS Study
“We already see a number of losses that occur on holidays or weekends when employees are not largely present on sites or premises,” says Ralf Dumke, Regional Head of Risk Consulting Property, AGCS Central & Eastern Europe: “The production and operating shutdowns currently being caused by the coronavirus pandemic can also bring increasing hazards for businesses.