One of the major challenges that has plagued the U.S. in the fight against COVID-19 has been testing – specifically, access to and availability of test kits. While there are some who believe that if we don’t test, we won’t have any cases, the fact is that the more accurate information we have, the better […]
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While millions of people continue to work from home, millions more are out in their workplaces. In many cases, those workplaces and jobs include close interactions that aren’t conducive to distancing. Healthcare workers, retail, nursing homes and assisted living facilities, transportation centers, corporate campuses and buildings, and many more places make distancing difficult at times. […]
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While there’s not much fun in the lockdowns and restrictions that have been become our lives these past several months, the tech space has certainly seen plenty of exciting innovation, including countless companies adjusting their efforts to help combat the COVID-19 virus. It’s included new sanitization, distancing, screening and monitoring, and other health and safety […]
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As the U.S. continues to see huge increases in confirmed COVID-19 cases and is now closing in on the 4 million mark, it’s clear some things aren’t working. Part of it is that people simply aren’t following guidelines and are either not wearing masks or minding distancing – or both. As a result, some states […]
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It’s been a crazy four months since COVID-19 took over the world and millions of people were suddenly forced into unfamiliar teleworking scenarios. For those who had already been working at home at least partially, the transition was probably not as challenging – hopefully, they had already worked out any tech or process kinks. By […]
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With the U.S. continuing to set new highs for COVID-19 cases, it’s getting harder and harder for businesses to manage their workplaces and provide safe environments. The problem is, if they don’t, they risk losing significant portions of their workforces to illness. Fortunately, there are many new COVID-19 health and safety solutions that have hit […]
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If you happened to get on a plane in the few years after 9/11, you likely recall the bomb-sniffing dogs at check-in areas and gates – or in many other buildings, for that matter. You can still see them in many airports, especially with many international flights. Why? Because dogs have a heightened sense of […]
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By: Laura Carabello, Principal, CPR Strategic Communications and Publisher, www.medicaltraveltoday.com and Michael Gorton, MS, JD, Teladoc founder and telemedicine thought leader Because of the social distancing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, primary care physicians have not been able to offer in-office appointments in all but the most urgent cases, putting a severe strain on […]
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We all know the airline industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only were people in lockdowns for three months, but even as those orders were lifted, people have been hesitant to return to any environments where they may be in close quarters with others. That said, though many are still questioning […]
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Kiosks have become increasingly popular for quick shopping needs. From the Red Box DVD and video game dispensers to the Best Buy machines seen in airports, kiosks offer a quick, simple, self-service shopping experience for many items. They have also become more prevalent in other situations as well, such as for placing deli counter orders […]
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As the world continues to adjust to the changes driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of businesses are turning to tech for answers. With new health and safety guidelines driving re-opening, cleaning procedures, distancing, temperature screening, contactless interactions, and many other new policies are changing the way we interact with different brands. For the restaurant […]
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The coronavirus pandemic introduced myriad challenges for healthcare providers. From call centers and specialty care, to the ER and pediatrics, operations are experiencing a transition. In order to support the shift, caregivers are turning to the cloud. PM Pediatrics announced the selection of RingCentral’s cloud communications solution to address the new demands COVID-19. The specialized pediatric […]
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With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – and new wave of cases in many states – businesses, schools, and other organizations continue to struggle to create safe environments for their workers, students, customers, and guests. At one point, there seemed to be hope that many businesses would be able to operate somewhat normally, but it now […]
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We’re now four months into the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., with no end in sight, considering several states have hit new highs for daily confirmed cases recently. Florida has the dubious honor of setting a new mark for the country. Sure, we are testing more, but that only means we know more about the […]
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With the coronavirus looking like it’s going to be part of our world for some time – especially considering the recent spikes in states like Florida, which just set a new single-day high for confirmed cases in the country – PPE is going to continue to be in high demand. Everyone will need to wear […]
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With the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases across the country, business should be more vigilant than ever about making sure their workplaces are safe and don’t pose a risk. That means making sure offices and other workspaces and common areas are properly cleaned and disinfected, but it also means taking steps to make sure employees […]
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One of the questions that’s been asked repeatedly is, how effective are conventional facemasks against COVID-19? While there are varying opinions as to exactly how effective they are, general consensus is, while they may be slightly effective for the wearer, they are more effective for inhibiting the spread of the virus. Recent reports, though, claim […]
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With coronavirus cases skyrocketing across the country, there continue to be questions around testing capacity and what it will really take to understand the impact of the COVID-19 virus. Even though the U.S. has finally reached the 500,000 daily testing point, that’s still well below the rate many experts say is needed for effective and […]
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If you know anyone working in the finance sector, you’re well aware of the periodic stress they come under during key filing periods or other financial deadlines. It’s not that the rest of us don’t have stressful jobs – deadlines can cause anxiety for just about anyone. As it has for most people, though, the […]
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Despite warnings from the CDC and other health organizations and government officials, the U.S has recently seen a massive spike in COVID-19 cases after states began moving into their re-opening phases. The message is clear – people simply aren’t capable of taking appropriate measures to curb the spread of the virus, which has infected more […]
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