FDA takes steps to mitigate supply interruptions of food, medical products The FDA says it is continually examining the global supply chain to identify any concerns and asses the availability of the products Americans need most. They are partnering with FEMA on supply chain issues, including importation of needed medical products to support the U.S. response. … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – March 27
House gives final passage to $2 trillion coronavirus economic relief bill The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $2 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus bill, and President Donald Trump is expected to sign it quickly. It was passed by the Senate on Wednesday unanimously. It provides relief for workers and businesses that have been hurt by the coronavirus outbreak. … [Read more...]
Dail-eNews Podcast: Update on PPE Availability
Dail-eNews editor Daniel Beaird follows up with Repertoire editor Mark Thill about the lack of PPE availability for frontline healthcare workers. … [Read more...]
BD part of consortium to bring scalable solutions to the pandemic
(March 26, 2020) - A consortium of life sciences companies announced on March 25 a collaboration to accelerate the development, manufacture, and delivery of vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments for COVID-19, according to a release from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. “The life sciences industry brings a range of assets, resources, and expertise needed to … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – March 26
Record 3.3M Americans file for unemployment benefits due to coronavirus layoffs A record 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, the Labor Department said, as restaurants, hotels, barber shops, gyms and more shut down nationwide to help slow the spread of coronavirus. It was the biggest jump in new jobless claims in U.S. history. The … [Read more...]
Henry Schein Announces COVID-19 Point of Care (POC) Test
MELVILLE, NY -- Mar. 26, 2020 -- Henry Schein, Inc. announced the availability of an antibody rapid blood test, known as Standard Q COVID-19 IgM/IgG Rapid Test, intended to be administered at the point of care. The test delivers results within 15 minutes from a pinprick, with no instrumentation required. Healthcare professionals can use the results of the test, along with a … [Read more...]
Midmark CEO: Company is dedicated to maintaining production amid COVID-19 pandemic
John Baumann, president and CEO of Midmark Corporation, issued this statement on March 24. Now more than ever, we can all appreciate the importance of coming together during times of crisis. As we are all altering our lives to limit the advancement of COVID-19 to keep our families, teammates and customers safe, we also recognize that Midmark has a vital role to play in our … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – March 25
Senators reach deal on $2 trillion stimulus bill, House won't pass today The U.S. Senate is scheduled to reconvene today to begin the process of passing the $2 trillion economic rescue package to combat coronavirus, a historic deal. After its expected passage, it will head to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote there before heading to President Donald Trump for his … [Read more...]
Dail-eNews Podcast: Update on COVID-19 Test Kits
Dail-eNews Editor Daniel Beaird follows up with Repertoire Managing Editor Graham Garrison on COVID-19 test kits, how the hospitals are using these test kits, and what challenges may arise with more testing. … [Read more...]
Coronavirus News – March 24
Ford to work with 3M, GE Healthcare producing medical equipment, protective gear Ford announced that it’s working with 3M and GE Healthcare to produce medical equipment and protective gear for healthcare workers. Ford will work with 3M to produce a new kind of powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) for healthcare workers, while also helping to increase production of … [Read more...]