Digital Government
VA Plans for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced partnerships with other agencies Tuesday in an effort to prep for a possible COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Emerging Tech
COVID-19 High Performance Computing Consortium Shifts Focus to Patient Outcomes
In its second phase, the supercomputing group will prioritize projects that offer to help coronavirus patients in the near future.
Ideas
Will Low-Income Countries Have to Wait on COVID Vaccines?
The global assessment of purchasing agreements shows that high-income countries, as well as a few middle-income countries flush with manufacturing capacity, have already purchased nearly 3.8 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Digital Government
Coronavirus Cases Are Spiking at Federal Agencies
More than 100,000 federal personnel have now tested positive for COVID-19, with some agencies experiencing acute upticks.
Ideas
Why Sleep Experts Say It's Time to Ditch Daylight Saving Time
Our internal circadian clocks would not be misaligned for half the year.
Cybersecurity
HHS, FBI, CISA Warn Hospitals of ‘Imminent’ Ransomware Attacks
The agencies warn paying criminals won’t guarantee recovery of crucial data.
Ideas
Health Insurers Are Starting to Roll Back Coverage for Telehealth – Even Though Demand Is Way Up Due to COVID-19
Due to the financial strain on health care systems and insurers, the increase in telehealth use may be forced to shrink even though the public health crisis remains.
Ideas
How to Use COVID-19 Testing and Quarantining to Safely Travel for the Holidays
COVID-19 testing is not as simple as yes or no, infected or safe.
Digital Government
3 Tips from Federal HR Pros on Recruiting Talent in a Pandemic
Proactive federal agencies are recruiting where the talent is: online.
Ideas
Religious Life Was Converting to Tech Before COVID
Livestreamed services, which people view from home, are the new normal.
Ideas
AI Checks out 'Rash Selfies' to Detect Lyme Disease
Researchers trained the tool to identify redness associated from Lyme disease from other skin problems.
Ideas
7 Tips for Staying Safe as COVID-19 Cases Rise and Colder Weather Heightens the Risk
Protective measures are still essential.
Ideas
3 Ways to Get Your Point Across While Wearing a Mask – Tips from an Award-Winning Speech Coach
Without question, masks have disrupted social interactions.
Ideas
Being Outdoors Doesn’t Mean You're Safe from COVID-19 – a White House Event Showed What Not to Do
You’re not in a protective bubble when outdoors.
Emerging Tech
Pandemic-Fighting Supercomputer Gains Upgrade through Coronavirus Relief Funds
And boosts to other U.S. supercomputing systems are likely on the horizon.
Emerging Tech
Federal Government to Offer $10M to Research COVID-19 Spread on Public Transportation
Major cities could be excluded from receiving grants for “permitting anarchy, violence, and destruction,” per a presidential memo cited in the funding opportunity.
Digital Government
Trump Orders Agencies to Tackle Coronavirus-Related Mental Health Challenges
A multi-agency working group must develop a plan within 45 days.
Ideas
3 Research-Based Ways to Cope with the Uncertainties of Pandemic Life
Many people feel they’re drowning in unanswered questions and the anxiety they provoke.
Ideas
When COVID-19 Superspreaders Are Talking, Where You Sit in the Room Matters
Proper ventilation is crucial.
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