23Jun
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Chinese Researchers Gets Approval To Begin Human Testing For Potential Coronavirus Vaccine

June 23, 2020By

Anhui Zhifei Longcom Biopharmaceutical and the Institute of Microbiology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences get approval to begin human testing for potential coronavirus vaccine from the National Medical Products Administration to launch clinical trials.

Chinese researchers and companies are testing six experimental shots in humans and more than a dozen vaccines are in different stages of clinical trials globally.

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22Jun
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NSW Deputy Premier Says, Coronavirus Spike Mean Restrictions At Borders

June 22, 2020By

NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro says the State Government will discuss “managing” the number of people coming in from Victoria, after a surge in coronavirus cases south of the border.

More than 83 per cent of new cases in Australia over the past week were recorded in Victoria.

Mr Barilaro said the situation in Victoria could lead to restrictions being placed on travel.

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18Jun
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Australian Shares Fall Over 5% On Coronavirus Impact Fears, New Zealand Slips

June 18, 2020By

Australian shares slipped more than 5 percent on Thursday, as a spike in coronavirus cases across the United States and China put a damper on sentiment. 

Australia’s trade minister on Wednesday warned of a possible ban on international travelers till 2021.

In New Zealand, the gross domestic product fell 1.6% in the March quarter, the largest drop in 29 years, as coronavirus restrictions sapped economic activity.

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17Jun
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Coronavirus Update: Victoria Records Biggest Spike In Over A Month

June 17, 2020By

Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos announced 21 new cases of coronavirus had been recorded in the state overnight – the highest surge in infections in more than a month.

The infection tally had increased to 1762, with the number of community transmission cases rising by six.

Of the 21 new cases, 15 are returned travelers in mandatory hotel quarantine.

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12Jun
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The Bacterial & Viral Filtration (BFE/VFE) Performance Of Breathing System Filters

June 12, 2020By

The Bacterial Filtration Efficiency (BFE) test is performed on filtration materials and devices that are designed to provide protection against biological aerosols, such as face masks, surgical gowns, caps, and air filters.

This test is used for FDA 510(k) submissions for surgical masks, is required by ASTM F2100 and EN 14683, and complies with ASTM F2101 and EN14683.

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12Jun
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Google Launched A Free Online Platform To Help Aussie Businesses Network Through The Coronavirus Recovery

June 12, 2020By

Google, PwC and Salesforce launched a free online marketplace called ‘Project Spirit’, which lets Australian businesses work together to address challenges they’re facing during the coronavirus pandemic.

There’s also a curated library of ‘how to’ stories from business that have successfully changed how they work during the pandemic.

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