Australia's biotechnology heavyweights are calling for governments to use a broader range of expertise and data-driven insights from across the sector to manage the period between when cities reopen and the rollout of a coronavirus vaccine | MsEmmaK
Australia's biotechnology heavyweights, including CSL, are calling for governments to use a broader range of expertise and data-driven insights from across the sector to manage the critical period between when cities reopen and the rollout of a coronavirus vaccine.
"This is going to require data-driven decision making that is refreshed as the situation evolves, as well as sustainable, long-term planning, informed by people with the right domain expertise." Managing director of Roche Diagnostics Australia Allison Rossiter said it was important "as many voices as possible" were involved in planning reopenings, but that they must be "voices with evidence".Roche Diagnostics has been athroughout the pandemic, and Ms Rossiter said it was more important that ever that governments had strong relationships with and insights from businesses.
"This [collaboration] is happening a little bit already, but a strong collaboration must continue so that we can bring the best solutions," she said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden's campaign dilemma: courting voters in the age of COVID-19The Democratic nominee's first visit to Florida came as polls pointed to a disturbing drop in support among Hispanic voters, a crucial voting demographic in the state. He turned to musician Ricky Martin and Louis Fonsi, as well as actress Eva Longoria, to help out.
Read more »
Pharmacy operators pitch expertise for COVID-19 vaccine planThe boss of Priceline Pharmacy operator API Richard Vincent says he has contacted the Health Department on behalf of pharmacy wholesalers to offer expertise on how to roll out access to a COVID-19 vaccine successfully | MsEmmaK
Read more »
60,000 more people may have had COVID-19 than detected: studySeven times as many Australians could have been infected with the coronavirus than official figures suggest, according to a new antibody study.
Read more »
60,000 more people may have had COVID-19 than detected: studyIf the estimates are accurate, it means Australia has endured a far-higher number of covid19 infections than previously thought, without overwhelming the hospital system, write liammannix and aishamae
Read more »
As COVID-19 saps confidence, Frydenberg's October budget must deliver hope'Simply put, businesses need to have enough confidence to invest and hire staff and consumers need the confidence to spend rather than save.' | OPINION
Read more »
No fever? You could still have COVID-19The latest Australian epidemiological data shows only about 20 per cent of new COVID-19 cases are presenting with a fever, despite it being described as a common symptom of the disease.
Read more »