by AIP Online Bureau | May 18, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, International News
GENEVA: The oversight body of the World Health Organization said on Monday that WHO had “demonstrated leadership” in handling the pandemic and that its performance should be reviewed, but “not during the heat of the response” which could...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 18, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Risk Management
NEW DELHI: Chinese smartphone maker OPPO suspended operations at a recently re-opened plant in India after workers tested positive for the coronavirus, an official said on Monday, underlining the challenges of easing a near two-month nationwide lockdown. ...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 18, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Facts, Health
Moderna Inc said on Monday its experimental COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in a small early-stage trial, with the vaccine producing virus-neutralizing antibodies similar to that found in recovered patients, sending shares soaring 25%. The...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 18, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Facts, Health, Non-Life, Reinsurance, Risk Management, Technology
London: Drone usage within the insurance industry is expected to be accelerated due to the impact of COVID-19. The pandemic will change the way people and businesses interact and contactless drone inspections will become even more valuable to the insurers, says...
by AIP Online Bureau | May 18, 2020 | Disaster & Management, Eco/Invest/Demography, Indian News
New Delhi: Parameters laid down by the Union Health Ministry such as active COVID-19 cases, doubling and fatality rates and cases per lakh population have to be taken into consideration by states and union territories while categorising areas into red, orange or green...