J&J aims for imminent vaccine production, 1B doses worldwide Johnson & Johnson (J&J) (New Brunswick, NJ) plans to begin imminent production of its trial COVID-19 vaccine on an “at risk” basis. Manufacturing “at risk” allows the world’s third largest pharmaceutical company to produce a product before its ultimate design is finalized and released to the public. It … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – April 14
President Trump to name committees on reopening U.S. President Donald Trump will specify Tuesday who will help him decide when, and how, portions of the country can reopen businesses. He also intends to appoint a number of committees to advise him, including “a transportation committee, a manufacturing committee” and a “religious leaders’ committee.” President Trump said the … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – April 13
U.S. leads world in coronavirus deaths The U.S. has surpassed Italy as the country with the highest number of coronavirus deaths with nearly 22,000 recorded by early Monday and more than 554,000 cases. Worldwide the death toll is more than 114,000 and the number of confirmed cases is close to 1.9 million, according to Johns Hopkins University. Read more. FDA Commissioner: … [Read more...]
Infographic: Distributor Reps During COVID-19 Crisis
Dail-eNews Podcast: Medical manufacturer reps answers to the COVID-19 situation and how it’s affecting their customers
Dail-eNews editor Daniel Beaird is joined by Scott Adams, publisher of Repertoire magazine. They discuss the challenges for manufacturer reps under the nationwide social distancing measures in place, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way manufacturer reps approach their calls. … [Read more...]
Road Warriors Podcast Episode #15 – Manny Losada
The Road Warriors series has historically been around salespeople, their stories, mentors, and travels. Given the current circumstance we all find ourselves in, we are pivoting the series to “Warriors” in the med/surg industry that are doing everything they can to deliver products to providers. When things are back to normal, we will make the switch back to the original intent … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – April 9
Federal Reserve unveils details of $2.3T in programs to help support economy The Federal Reserve released details on its Main Street business lending program and other initiatives to help the U.S. economy. The loans would be aimed toward businesses with up to 10,000 employees and less than $2.5 billion in revenues for 2019. Principal and interest payments will be deferred … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – April 8
Push for interim emergency bill to include $500B in extra relief Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), in a joint statement, supported another $250 billion in loans to small businesses, a sum that the Trump administration requested and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) aims to pass through the Senate on … [Read more...]
Dail-eNews Podcast: What Distribution Reps are Doing During Social Distancing in their Territories
Dail-eNews editor Daniel Beaird is joined by Scott Adams, publisher of Repertoire magazine. They discuss the challenges for distribution reps under the nationwide social distancing measures in place, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way distribution reps approach their calls. … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – April 7
Reports: U.S. records more than 1,200 deaths in 24 hours The total number of deaths in the U.S. was nearly 11,000 on Tuesday morning as 1,200 deaths were recorded in the latest 24-period. Officials have warned that this could be the deadliest week of the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 has been blamed for 74,000 deaths worldwide. Reports: Surgeon General expects death toll … [Read more...]