Tag: health
How big tech is taking on COVID-19
Over the past week, one thing has become painfully clear for U.S. residents: COVID-19 is going to permeate every aspect of our lives for a long time to come. Those of us in and around tech have been noticing this for months now. First through the impact on our friends…
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UK and Ireland added to US travel ban amid COVID-19 concerns
In a press conference yesterday, featuring a parade of executives from companies like CVS and Target, Trump hinted at the possibility of adding the U.K. and Ireland to a growing list of countries banned from U.S. travel. During a followup presser today helmed by Presidential COVID-19 point person, Mike, Pence,…
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TechCrunch is postponing Early Stage SF and Sessions: Mobility
Just like you, we at TechCrunch have been keeping a close eye on the developing situation around the novel Coronavirus. This is indeed a challenging time for families and businesses across the globe. TechCrunch is not immune. Our events, big and small, have always been designed to bring the tech…
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Instagram uses its power to put Coronavirus tips atop feed
Instagram is embracing its potential as a news source, employing its ubiquity to distribute Coronavirus prevention techniques through a new call-out at the top of its homescreen feed. In some countries, Instagram will show a link to information from the World Health Organization and local health ministries along with a…
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Daily Crunch: FDA approves speedier coronavirus test
A just-approved test could speed up the rate of coronavirus testing, the stock market had a historically bad day yesterday and Russian trolls shift to outsourcing. Here’s your Daily Crunch for March 13, 2020. PS: Hope you’re all staying safe! 1. FDA approves new coronavirus test that could speed rate…
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Facebook commits $20M to UNF, WHO and CDC to tackle COVID-19
Facebook said on Friday that it is committing to match $20 million in donations, a tiny fraction of its quarterly profit, to support global relief efforts for COVID-19 coronavirus. Mark Zuckerberg, the social juggernaut’s chief executive, said Facebook was committing $10 million for the United Nations Foundation (UNF) and World…
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