MELBOURNE Scientists have developed a new low-cost nasal swab test which can accurately diagnose the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid-19 in just 20 minutes. The findings, published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, show the test called N1-STOP-LAMP, is 100 per cent accurate in diagnosing samples containing SARS-CoV-2 at high loads. The rapid […]
The Emergency Committee on COVID-19, convened by the WHO Director-General under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), held its fourth meeting on 31 July. In its statement following the meeting, published today, it expressed “appreciation for WHO and partners’ COVID-19 pandemic response efforts, and highlighted the anticipated lengthy duration of this COVID-19 pandemic, noting the […]
The loans offer up to $2 million in assistance to applicants experiencing a temporary loss of income due to COVID-19. Loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that are unable to be paid due to COVID-19. Interest rates are 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profit organizations. […]
The loans offer up to $10 million in assistance per applicant; loan amounts are determined by incurred payroll costs. Can be used for: payroll costs, group health care benefits, salaries and commissions, interest on mortgage loans, rent, utilities, and interest on other debt obligations incurred before February 15, 2020. The maximum interest rate is 4% […]
