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INNOVATIONS: Japanese firms develop ways to cool facewmasks.p

Thu, 2020-08-27 16:44 — mike kraft

Hot but want to stop the virus? Japan keeps mask-wearing cool in summer (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - From masks with ice packs to cooling sprays, products designed to make wearing a coronavirus-protective face covering more bearable in sweltering summer heat have become a hit in Japan. Beh Lih Yi U.S.

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FDA authorizes Abbott’s fast $5 COVID-19 test

Thu, 2020-08-27 14:07 — mike kraft

FDA authorizes Abbott’s fast $5 COVID-19 test It comes with an app that displays if you test negative Nicole Wetsman The Verge

A COVID-19 test that takes 15 minutes and can be run without lab equipment was just granted emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration. It will cost $5, and runs on a simple card that uses the same technology as a pregnancy test.

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Japanese researchers say ozone effective in neutralising coronavirus

Thu, 2020-08-27 14:01 — mike kraft

Japan researchers say ozone effective in neutralising coronavirus Japanese researchers said on Wednesday that low concentrations of ozone can neutralise coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to disinfect examination rooms and waiting areas. Rocky Swift U.S.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese researchers said on Wednesday that low concentrations of ozone can neutralise coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to disinfect examination rooms and waiting areas.

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New United Nations study finds digital payments to Ebola response workers saved lives

Thu, 2016-05-26 15:15 — Mohamed S

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By using digital payments to pay Ebola response workers, Sierra Leone massively cut payment times, avoiding large-scale strikes and ensuring a stable workforce to defeat Ebola. Sierra Leone’s experience shows the critical importance of preparing early for digital payments before crises hit.

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Resources - Energy - Communication - Water - Sanitation

Sat, 2015-05-02 01:54 — Kathy Gilbeaux

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Here we present a list of ideas and resources that might be beneficial for use in disaster response, or for use in areas with inadequate infrastructure . . .

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A Box Full of Light Saves Lives
http://www.haitiresiliencesystem.org/node/234

Voltaic Systems - Solar Chargers
http://resiliencesystem.org/voltaic-systems-solar-chargers

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7 Key Insights in Using ICT to Improve Ebola Response

Sun, 2014-11-09 23:23 — Maeryn Obley

Image: A billboard that reads 'Stop the Ebola Virus'

ictworks.org - October 31st 2014 - Wayan Vota

Yesterday, we had the 85th Technology Salon in Washington, DC, this one focused on How Can ICTs Improve Our Ebola Response? Be sure to sign up to get invited to our next event.

In the lively morning-long discussion with 35 key thought leaders and decision makers from across the technology and development sectors, we came to several interesting conclusions.

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