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This Week In XR: $300M To Ro And Heal Telehealth, Virtual Music Fest Rakes In $15M, COVID’s Got CES
Telehealth and Telemusic were the big stories this week.
You’ll Be Surprised How Often You Actually Touch Your Face
Face touching helps spread Coronavirus, and according to science it happens far more frequently than you might think.
Which Works Best For Covid-19: Clean Hands Or Face Masks?
While the arguments over wearing a mask continue, studies suggest that good hand hygiene is better at fighting Coronavirus.
Coronavirus Science Says You Don’t Need To Wear A Mask Outdoors
Should you wear a face mask outdoors to help stop Coronavirus from spreading? The scientific research so far suggests that it’s probably not necessary, but your decision should also depend on where you’re going.
Light Kills Coronavirus. Here’s How It Could Help Beat COVID-19
Scientists are studying how UV light in sunshine can be used to inactivate Coronavirus.
Lilly Has Begun Phase 3 Clinical Trials To See If Its Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Treats Covid-19
The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical giant hopes to enroll up to 400 people in a study to see if its drug baricitinib can treat patients with severe cases of Covid-19.
Forbes Under 30 Leaders Create Retail Site For Cheap And Safe Protective Gear As America Reopens
Though members of the Forbes Under 30 community won’t be able to physically convene in Detroit this year, they will gather remotely this year for Forbes’ first-ever virtual hackathon.
Amazon Helps World Health Organization Launch Covid-19 App 12 Months Early
Amazon Web Services and the WHO are deploying a new app designed to help health workers around the globe caring for patients. I’ve spoken exclusively to both organizations to find out more.
Why Contact Tracing Apps Will Be The Biggest Test Yet Of Data Privacy Versus Public Safety
One of the key requirements for countries to come out of the Coronavirus lockdown and resume a more normal life, is to have good track and trace systems in place. But are the data privacy implications a too high price to pay.
