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Clarivate Launches Coronavirus, Virology, and Infectious Disease (CVID) Data Lake to Accelerate Research, Preparedness and Response to Future Pandemics

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Broad and deep intelligence — harmonized and accessed via one single, secure source — powers unique insights not possible via disconnected, siloed datasets

LONDON, Aug. 20, 2020 — Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced the launch of its Coronavirus, Virology, and Infectious Disease (CVID) Data Lake to support global researchers and policy makers in their efforts to make data-driven decisions that accelerate disease response, prevent and prepare for future pandemics.

The CVID Data Lake is the first of several therapeutically-oriented data lakes from Clarivate, bringing together the comprehensive information and insights that power the company’s market-leading tools, analytics and services, including real-world data (RWD) from DRG’s RWD product; scientific, clinical, regulatory and commercial data from Cortellis™; cited scholarly references indexed in Web of Science™; and both content and data from award-winning news service, BioWorld™, in one centralized source.  Data from other sources can also be integrated, further enhancing derived insights.

During these unprecedented times, researchers and policy makers need to connect the dots across multiple data points. Collaboration across public and private networks is integral to solving the current health crises and preventing future ones. The CVID Data Lake is a uniquely unified dataset focused on the coronaviruses, including COVID-19, as well as virology, super viruses and infectious diseases, enabling researchers to mine and interrogate harmonized data from a single, expertly curated source and access complete, structured and connected data to enable fact and evidence-based decisions. 

Ken McLaren, SVP and GM, Data Analytics & Insights (DAI) at Clarivate, said: "The new imperative for global health requires researchers and policy makers to accelerate their efforts to both treat and prevent future pandemics and infectious diseases.  A unified data set allows for more complex analyses and improved insights not efficiently available through disparate, siloed databases. With our new Coronavirus, Virology, and Infectious Disease Data Lake, researchers around the world can access scientific, clinical, commercial and research data within one seamless and secure platform." 

Now, more than ever, pharma and biotech companies are interested in understanding the disease impact on clinical trials and treatment patterns, monitoring how research funding and the regulatory landscape is evolving in response to COVID-19, optimizing the use of biomedical R&D and manufacturing resources, and developing global strategies to support pricing, market access and reimbursement in areas of interest.

Government agencies are looking to measure the impact of infectious disease on the capacity of the healthcare system and essential supplies, analyze how the health policy, research and regulatory landscape is changing in response to COVID-19, and develop pricing and reimbursement policies to ensure access to medicines.  The insights derived from the CVID Data Lake support these use cases and more – providing unprecedented decision support and planning inputs while serving as a bridge between policy and practice and enabling improved use of resources across the public-private continuum.

The CVID Data Lake features all related content in one place, connected in new ways, supporting a multitude of end users, to enable deeper insights and delivery of complex and high value use cases.  Clients can choose from an array of delivery options depending on their resource needs and expertise, including: datasets and programmatic access; preconfigured dashboards, reports or customized tools; custom analytics based on specific requirements; or consulting engagements that include analysis and recommendations.

The CVID Data Lake includes: real-world patient data; drug pipeline data; genes and targets; clinical trials; digital health data; publication and citation data; epidemiology; regulatory intelligence; patents and more.  Other therapy areas will be launched to help researchers accelerate innovation in other therapeutic areas. The new offering further demonstrates how the combined expertise, data and technologies of Clarivate and DRG, which was acquired by Clarivate earlier this year, can support customers across the entire drug, device and medical technology lifecycles.

To learn more about the CVID Data Lake, visit http://www.clarivate.com/cvidlake.

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About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation. We offer subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise that cover the entire lifecycle of innovation – from foundational research and ideas to protection and commercialization. Today, we’re setting a trail-blazing course to help customers turn bold ideas into life-changing inventions. Our portfolio consists of some of the world’s most trusted information brands, including the Web of Science™, Cortellis™, Derwent™, CompuMark™, MarkMonitor™ and Techstreet™. For more information please visit www.Clarivate.com.

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TCL Fight Against COVID-19 Alongside UN Habitat Headquarters

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NAIROBI, Kenya, July 14, 2020 — In July, the anti-epidemic materials donated by TCL to UN Habitat headquarters arrived in Nairobi. After the completion of customs clearance, the materials were delivered to UN Habitat headquarters.

The aid supplies arrived at the UN Compound in Nairobi
The aid supplies arrived at the UN Compound in Nairobi

 

TCL Technology Corporation
TCL Technology Corporation

 

By July 2020, the number of new cases of COVID-19 in Africa has reached 500,000, Africa is facing severe problems such as shortages of medical equipment and insufficiency of professional medical personnel. To cope with the epidemic situation, African countries urgently adopted prevention measures, and searched for the essential medical products in other markets.

TCL Charity Foundation immediately responded after recognizing the urgent needs for epidemic prevention materials at UN Habitat headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. As a global enterprise, TCL has actively undertaken social responsibilities and contributes to the fight against the COVID-19 across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

TCL Technology Corporation

TCL Technology focuses on the semi-conductor display and materials industry, also setting foot in industrial finance & investment and venture capital investment. With the vision of “becoming a global leading intelligent technology company”, TCL Technology pursues a business strategy of clear technological leadership, efficiency, global operations, and groundbreaking reformations. As a subsidiary of TCL Technology, TCL CSOT ranked third globally in market share of TV panel in 2019 and second globally in market share for LTPS mobile phone panel.

 
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Xovis Multiplies Your Options in One Fell Swoop

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Two new AI features for in-store analytics made possible by Xovis 3D sensors

ZOLLIKOFEN, Switzerland, July 2, 2020 — When their ordinary "all-in-a-day’s-work" became extraordinary, Xovis ramped up their R&D to solve unforeseen challenges. Today, the company proudly presents two new AI features for their 3D people counting sensors: Face Mask Detection and View Direction. While View Direction had been hinted at in January this year, Face Mask Detection has sprung up out of the current situation with COVID-19. Xovis hopes that this will help their customers stay on top of public health regulations. The company’s innovative and GDPR compliant technology becomes the only kind to detect face masks directly on 3D sensors.

The Xovis Face Mask Detection
The Xovis Face Mask Detection

 

The Xovis View Direction
The Xovis View Direction

As Xovis Head of Retail Anne Wyder explains, "COVID-19 has made face masks compulsory in many public places; we have responded by developing a new AI feature for our sensors to recognize whether or not face masks are in fact being worn. In a bid to help businesses adhere to public health regulations, this new software plugin for Face Mask Detection will be free of charge until the end of the year for our integrator partners working with the Xovis Cloud Account." 

Despite COVID-19, and at the same time because of the global crisis that has ensued, Xovis is actively providing technological solutions for both occupancy and physical distancing management. As Xovis CPO Christian Studer puts it: "We have been busy – we’ve not only finished development of the much-anticipated View Direction plugin for in-store analytics, but in an agile response to changing market demands also stepped up to the plate and created something extra in our firmware for our customers. Both Face Mask Detection and View Direction features provide deeper insight into customer behavior – the analysis of which has become more important than ever before."

As the undisputed innovator of people flow technology based on 3D stereovision sensors, Xovis is committed to bringing the best products and services to customers and partners alike. Because people count.

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VeChain Powers DNV GL’s My Care: A Hospital-grade Infection Risk Management Solution

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SHANGHAI, June 27, 2020 — With the COVID-19 pandemic threatening individuals and businesses worldwide, infection risk management has been a tough challenge. To help companies better handle this problem, DNV GL, one of the world’s largest assurance companies with over 15,000 professionals globally and over 110,000 customers, has designed, developed and released a blockchain-enabled infection risk management solution called My Care, which aims to assess, manage and mitigate infection risk in management processes, business dealings and operations for enterprise users.


This new initiative and product by DNV GL will be enhanced and powered by VeChain’s blockchain technology. In particular, the VeChain ToolChainTM BaaS Platform will be used to support DNV GL to launch this brand-new digital product in a rapid lead time.

First enterprise level customer to take advantage of this new solution is Viking Line, a publicly traded shipping company with an annual revenue of ~EUR 500 million.  On June 17th, 2020, the company Viking Line announced to use My Care. More companies are expected to be on-board as DNV GL expands the scope of the product and enterprise adoption efforts.

VeChain Enhances DNV GL’s Digital Transformation Strategy

Since the announcement of our strategic partnership in January 2018, the collaboration between VeChain and DNV GL has been progressively promoting the adoption of blockchain to help enterprises bolster the transparency and trust between their customers and products. VeChain has been the infrastructural technology behind the various blockchain powered initiatives offered by the DNV GL portfolio of services.

By using VeChain ToolChainTM, DNV GL took the first step in May 2019 to develop its My StoryTM, a digital assurance solution that aims to track each stage of a product’s manufacturing cycle with the use of blockchain technology. My StoryTM is just one of the many different VeChain-powered services that DNV GL offers.

My Care To Assist COVID-19 Infection Risk Management

As the world grapples with COVID-19, managing infection risk requires a new approach to disease control and prevention, and new operating procedures and assurance practices would need to be introduced. This led to the introduction of My Care to assist companies on preparedness and readiness of infection risk management.

With the combination of standard templates, customizable tools, data value visualization tools and third-party certification services, VeChain ToolChainTM has been the technical foundation for different digital solutions. DNV GL’s My Care is another one of them that will utilize the VeChainThor blockchain for all data related purposes.

A Hospital-Grade Solution To Resolve COVID-19 Pain Points In Enterprises

The My Care methodology is derived from the approach DNV GL applies to assess infection risk management in hospitals. The solution is a suite of independent assessment services designed to help businesses reassure stakeholders that they have put infection risk management at the core of their risk management strategy. It brings together aspects of DNV GL’s healthcare standards, best practices in risk management, HSE (health, safety, and environment) and quality management systems and maturity safety rating standards.

For customers and other stakeholders, scanning the QR-code embedded in the My Care trust mark will provide users access to DNV GL’s assessment statement. These assessment statements are stored on VeChainThor blockchain, providing added trust and integrity. With blockchain, businesses can be assured that their infection risk management and best practices is effectively communicated to customers.

For enterprises looking to return to business, My Care’s holistic approach affirms its capability to manage and prevent infection risks, including COVID-19, enables readiness to deal with infectious diseases today and can drive lasting changes that build long-term business resilience.

Blockchain Powered Solutions To Further Expand On A Global Scale

As a major emerging technology in various industries, blockchain is quickly bringing about further digitization in the business world, which is an opportunity for both VeChain and DNV GL to further enhance our strategic partnership and facilitate business growth.

VeChain ToolChainTM has been receiving acknowledgement from various industries as a solution for persistent problems that hold back business growth, such as sustainability management, supply chain optimization, responsible manufacturing, and real-time asset flows.

Sunny Lu, co-founder and CEO at VeChain stressed, “As we contend with the new normal due to COVID-19, the demand for trust has never been so important. Blockchain will be one of the driving forces to increase confidence in data integrity, business credibility, and mutual trust in multi-party collaboration. With VeChain ToolChainTM, we have great confidence to support DNV GL’s digital transformation strategy to develop more digital solutions like My StoryTM and My Care to expand and improve their offerings to serve their clients worldwide.”

About VeChain

Launched in 2015, VeChain connects blockchain technology to the real world by providing a comprehensive governance structure, a robust economic model, and IoT integration. VeChain is the pioneer of real-world applications using public blockchain technology, with international operations in Singapore, Luxembourg, Tokyo, Shanghai, Paris, Hong Kong, and San Francisco. Together with our strategic partners PwC and DNV GL, we have established cooperative relations with many leading enterprises in different industries, including Walmart China, BMW, BYD Auto, Haier, H&M, LVMH, D.I.G, ENN, Shanghai Gas, AWS, PICC, ASI etc.

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Scan to check the readiness statement of Viking Line verified by DNV GL

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A Korean startup has an advanced QR tracing solution to possibly stop COVID-19 2nd wave, and it’s looking to donate the solution

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Nationwide deployed QR code tracing system would be effective in case of second surge of COVID-19

SEOUL, South Korea, June 25, 2020 — A cybersecurity startup and a member company of the Born2Global Centre, swlDch suggests dynamic, unidirectional QR code technology that can encourage wider user adoption as well as protect user privacy.

Strict measures are eased as the number of COVID-19 cases is falling. However, concerns remain that further surges of cases may be on the horizon. Even countries with effective strategies have seen second wave spikes and clusters of cases. So when the World Health Organization says the virus may be here to stay, nations need to understand that they will experience new cases. The challenge is how to predict, track and handle them. It is crucial to keep test and trace momentum to manage the epidemic in a timely manner. Under this circumstance, many governments try to adopt contact-tracing app on a national scale. In the UK, a new NHS contact-tracing app will be in place. The app allows smartphones to track every other device they have come into contact with, exchanging anonymous IDs using Bluetooth signal. Once the case is confirmed, it then informs other users in close contact through the app.   

South Korea is taking a slightly different approach. They focus on tracking visitors at high-risk facilities by adopting a QR Code based electronic registration system. This became compulsory because South Korean authorities have experienced considerable difficulties in their epidemiological investigation of the night club outbreak in May. Much of the information on handwritten visitor logs was found to be false or incomplete. From 10 June, visitors to those indoor venues such as nightclubs, Karaoke clubs, and gyms will be required to use an app that generates a one-time personalized QR code that can be scanned at the door. Utilizing QR code technology is basically a tokenization that helps to collect visitors’ information and recall the information in case of an emergency.

However, this tokenization technology is likely to encounter a problem of limited coverage that is disrupting the national roll-out. Since it requires an active network connection for generating tokens, visitors who use entertainment venues located in the basement often experience serious latency during the code generation process. In addition, the more device connected to a network, the larger its attack surface grows, making easier for hackers to infiltrate the network. This can bring serious consequences like a breach of personal data. Some may question why individuals should bear the cost of mobile data for a service they are reluctant to use. On the other hand, the current system also causes technical challenges to QR code providers. They are required to be equipped with a great level of server capacity and computing resources in order to handle massive overhead from storing to encrypting/decrypting the tokens and information.   

How current QR code tracing works? How OTAC QR code tracing works?
How current QR code tracing works? How OTAC QR code tracing works?

swIDch‘s OTAC (One Time Authentication Code) technology can be an alternative solution, tackling the network connection issue of the QR code tracking system. This patented algorithm of OTAC enables to generate dynamic QR code on visitors’ smartphone even in off-the-network environment. Since OTAC does not require an active network connection, it can secure visitors information from hacking. In addition, it removes friction from user journeys by reducing heavy network traffic for generating tokens and server loads for persisting token details. In other words, system operators can save significant resources for processing tokens. As a result, the government can operate the system with larger coverage with less technical challenges.

The nationwide rollout is the key to efficiently operate the tracking system. Even though it is compulsory by the government, frictionless use of the system should be supported to encourage citizen’s participation. swIDch believes that OTAC can increase adoption and use of the QR code tracking system by providing uninterrupted, safe, and easy use of the system. The company actively proposes the solution to other states typically in developing countries where a network connection is unstable. Inspired by UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the company is willing to distribute its technology for free to any other country upon its requirement to tackle the global COVID-19 crisis together.

For more detailed information on swIDch, visit https://swidch.com/.

About swIDch

swIDch Ltd. (www.swidch.com) is a cybersecurity start-up based in London with R&D center in South Korea. The company helps businesses to identify and authenticate its users through our patented algorithm, one-time authentication code that generates in a networkless environment, to tackle problems of identity theft and CNP frauds. It is a security feature for uninterrupted use of devices by combining user identification and authentication steps into one only with the dynamic authentication code. Since its foundation in 2018, the company has chosen for the leading accelerator programmes in Europe and Asia – LORCA, Global Entrepreneur Programme, and Accenture FinTech Innovation Lab. Furthermore, swIDch gained global recognition for its innovative authentication technology, selected for XTC (Extreme Tech Challenge) finalist, winner of the hottest Cybertech Company from Europas 2020, and the annual list of the world’s most innovative Cybertech Company ‘Cybertech100’. 

About Born2Global Centre

Born2Global Centre (www.born2global.com) is a full-cycle service platform for global expansion. Since inception in 2013, Born2Global has been setting the standard for successful startup ecosystem as the main Korean government agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Born2Global has expanded and transformed startups to be engaged, equipped and be connected with the global market.

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Bright Pattern Contact Center Deployed by South Korea’s Center for Disease Control for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Using Remote Agents

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South Korea Center for Disease Control is revolutionizing their contact tracing program with innovative cloud contact center technology to contain the spread of COVID-19

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 18, 2020 — Bright Pattern, a leading provider of AI-powered cloud contact center software for innovative companies, announced today that it was deployed by South Korea’s Center for Disease Control for citizen outreach and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic. South Korea launched a massive, technology-reliant testing and tracing campaign to combat the spread of COVID-19. Their efforts have been meticulous and includes entry registration for nightclubs and gyms, health-monitoring phone apps, and a high-tech remote contact center powered by Bright Pattern, the No. 1 provider of omnichannel cloud contact center technology. Publications such as Forbes and the Guardian noted their leadership in containing the virus was a direct result of their contact center tracing using the Bright Pattern platform.

The Center for Disease Control selected Bright Pattern because of its innovative cloud-based software, speed of deployment, and ease of use requiring little to no product training for remote workforces. As reported by the national news in South Korea, the largest obstacle faced when deploying the remote agents was security issues, such as personal information leakage. By using Bright Pattern, a 100% cloud-based contact center platform, employees can connect directly to the cloud server from their home. Cloud contact center technology is being deployed in all of the 339 Center for Disease Control call centers.

Additionally, remote centers will protect contact center agents, allowing them to work from home. "[This remote model] is expected to set the customer center staff free from the periphery of the danger of infection," noted a Naver customer support leader on the Seoul Broadcasting System’s national news.

"The COVID-19 pandemic has affected lives and company’s around the world and the call center industry is no exception," said Michael McCloskey, CEO of Bright Pattern. "Bright Pattern’s solutions can be used remotely, where work from home agents can seamlessly supplement companies current workforce to provide a personalized and effortless experience to your customers virtually. We are proud to help the country leading the way in contact tracing efforts, taking massive strides to contain the virus."

If you are experiencing a spike in calls as a result of the outbreak or need to deploy a remote workforce, Bright Pattern is prepared to deliver consultations and cloud services to existing and new customers. Please contact us at marketing@brightpattern.com, call 925-548-0532, or request a demo.

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Bright Pattern provides the simplest and most powerful AI-powered contact center for innovative midsize and enterprise companies. With the purpose of making customer service brighter, easier, and faster than ever before, Bright Pattern offers the only true omnichannel cloud platform with embedded AI that can be deployed quickly and nimbly by business users—without costly professional services. Bright Pattern allows companies to offer an effortless, personal, and seamless customer experience across channels like voice, text, chat, email, video, messengers, and bots. Bright Pattern also allows companies to measure and act on every interaction on every channel via embedded AI omnichannel quality management capability. The company was founded by a team of industry veterans who pioneered the leading contact center solutions and today are delivering architecture for the future with an advanced cloud-first approach. Bright Pattern’s cloud contact center solution is used globally in over 26 countries and 12 languages.

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Herta Awarded the Highly Competitive “COVID-19 Response Seal of Excellence” From the European Commission

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BARCELONA, Spain, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In May 2020, Herta was awarded with the COVID-19 Seal of Excellence certificate delivered by the European Commission (EC) for the project AWARE.

Seal Of Excellence Herta
Seal Of Excellence Herta

AWARE was sent for evaluation to the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Pilot. As stated by the EC, the EIC Accelerator Pilot offers Europe’s brightest and boldest entrepreneurs the chance to step forward and request funding for breakthrough ideas with the potential to create entirely new markets or revolutionize existing ones. Highly innovative SMEs with a clear commercial ambition and a potential for high growth and internationalization are the prime target. The 20th of March 2020, the EC made an urgent call through the EIC Accelerator Pilot for technologies and innovations that could help in treating, testing, monitoring or other aspects of the Coronavirus outbreak.

The COVID-19 Seal of Excellence is a highly competitive quality label awarded to project proposals which were evaluated to have a high excellence and impact to deserve funding in this special call, but did not receive it due to current EC’s budgetary constraints.

AWARE proposes a hybrid edge and distributed solution for advanced video analytics, including real-time face recognition and crowd behaviour analysis. Part of the computing pipeline is executed on-premise, on low-power and small-size edge stations using Deep Neural Network accelerator hardware. This allows saving costs and increasing system’s scalability, efficiency and ease-of-installation. HERTA’s cutting-edge algorithms, which are able to identify people even when wearing masks and monitor crowd density, are integrated in the solution. The automatic control of social distancing and the identification of persons in access controls without the need of removing masks become vitally important to control the spread of COVID-19, and are Herta’s main focus to fight against the pandemic.

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PolyU collaborates with Macau University of Science and Technology to advance diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia

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HONG KONG, June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — COVID-19 is taking its toll on the world, affecting more than 200 countries and regions. In the face of a surge in cases, rapid diagnosis and identification of high-risk patients for early intervention is crucial for controlling the pandemic. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to the fight against COVID-19 and has been collaborating with various partners in the prevention and control of the disease. PolyU today announced the launch of a new AI system jointly developed with the Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.) in conjunction with other Chinese institutions, to assist in the rapid diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia. This research was published in the prestigious international journal Cell, in a paper entitled “Clinically Applicable AI System for Accurate Diagnosis, Quantitative Measurements, and Prognosis of COVID-19 Pneumonia Using Computed Tomography” (link).

(From left) Dr Johnson LAU, Adjunct Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology of PolyU; Prof. Manson FOK, Faculty of Medicine of Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.); Prof. Alexander WAI, Deputy President and Provost of PolyU; and Prof. Kang ZHANG, Faculty of Medicine of M.U.S.T. introduce a new AI system for rapid and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia.
(From left) Dr Johnson LAU, Adjunct Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology of PolyU; Prof. Manson FOK, Faculty of Medicine of Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.); Prof. Alexander WAI, Deputy President and Provost of PolyU; and Prof. Kang ZHANG, Faculty of Medicine of M.U.S.T. introduce a new AI system for rapid and accurate diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia.

The novel AI-assisted diagnostic system, based on computed tomography (CT) chest imaging, can efficiently distinguish COVID-19 pneumonia from other viral pneumonia, and predict the severity level in 20 seconds, with an accuracy of up to 90% or above. It assists radiologists and physicians in performing a quick diagnosis, especially when the health system is overloaded.

According to Professor Kang ZHANG of the Faculty of Medicine of M.U.S.T. — the first author of the research paper, the research team used a large CT database of 3,777 patients to train and test the AI system to differentiate novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) from other common pneumonia and normal controls. This system is able to provide accurate clinical prognosis that can aid clinicians when considering appropriate early clinical management and appropriate resource allocation. It has been developed to assist global clinicians in combating COVID-19.

Dr Johnson LAU, Adjunct Professor of the Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology of PolyU, explained that the AI team uses deep learning, semantic segmentation and multiple neural network architectures to create an accurate AI diagnostic system comprising texture analysis, quantitative measurements and diagnosis classification. In addition, based on the international standard for related research on lung lesions, lung, liver damage and relevant clinical indicators, they have also developed a comprehensive rating system to project the emergence of pneumonia severe lesions accurately for the follow-up treatment.

The scientists from PolyU and M.U.S.T. have also collaborated on other projects, including the seroconversion study in SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) patients in China, which helped pave the way for further diagnostic and therapeutic development to treat SARS-CoV-2. The study “Seroprevalence of immunoglobulin M and G antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in China” was also recently published in another prestigious scientific journal Nature Medicine (link).

“Leveraging PolyU’s strengths and our collaborations with different research partners, we are able to contribute to the well-being of humankind. During the outbreak, we have developed a rapid automated diagnostic system to detect COVID-19 and have conducted various scientific experiments related to the pandemic,” said Professor Alexander WAI, Deputy President and Provost of PolyU. “Since the establishment of the biotechnology and translational medicine international collaborative platform in 2018, PolyU has been working closely with M.U.S.T. and other partners from the United States and the Greater Bay Area for high-impact research. Our long-term cooperation has paved the way for us to respond quickly, and to use our expertise to develop this new AI system for the diagnosis and prognosis of COVID-19.”

Professor Manson FOK, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of M.U.S.T., remarked that this AI system had been implemented in many hospitals in different countries. M.U.S.T. is collaborating with several prominent universities including Baylor University, University of Buffalo and Stanford University to serve the US populations. He believed this application could soon be adopted in Hong Kong, more regions of Mainland China and worldwide.

COVID-19 is a new and highly contagious virus with over 7 million people infected (as of June 10). Researchers from PolyU and M.U.S.T. with their supportive partners will continue their efforts in COVID-19 research to use scientific technologies to combat this pandemic through prevention, diagnosis, treatment and control.

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China issues white paper, sharing experience in COVID-19 fight

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BEIJING, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on China’s recently issued white paper “Fighting COVID-19: China in Action”:

 

China recently released a white paper titled “Fighting COVID-19: China in Action.” At around 37,000 Chinese characters in length, the document records the country’s efforts in its battle against the coronavirus.

The white paper provides a detailed account of China’s response to the unexpected disease. The country enforced quarantine measures on an unprecedented scale, closed outbound routes from Wuhan, halted public gatherings, and introduced rigorous border controls, thus effectively blocking the transmission routes of the virus. China mobilized medical resources across the country, constructed the Huoshenshan and Leishenshan hospitals in around 10 days, and built 16 Fangcang shelter hospitals, thereby massively increasing treatment capacities.

During this unusual period, medical workers rose to the challenge and put themselves in harm’s way. With a firm resolve, the people of Wuhan and Hubei overcame all kinds of difficulties after the closure of the province’s exit channels. Community workers, police officers, customs staff, couriers, sanitation workers, and others from all sectors of society, remained at their posts with unity and dedication. Meanwhile, ordinary people observed self-isolation at home, avoiding outdoor activities and gatherings.

The white paper shows that confronted by the most challenging public health emergency since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the country has succeeded in turning around the situation within a few months. This can be attributed to the philosophy of putting people’s lives first upheld by the government and the whole of society, as well as the united and painstaking efforts of 1.4 billion Chinese people.

Having paid a heavy price, China has contained the spread of the virus within a short time. This represents the country’s responsibility for securing regional and international public health.

Since COVID-19 struck, China has shared information with the international community in a timely manner. From Jan. 11, China started updating the WHO and other concerned parties on a daily basis. On Jan. 12, China submitted the genome sequence of the novel coronavirus to the WHO, which was shared globally. Since Jan. 4, China has maintained close contact with relevant U.S. authorities, sharing information and cooperating on technical matters. The white paper provides a clear timeline of these efforts.

By issuing the white paper, China has published a record of its fight against COVID-19 in an open and transparent manner, and sincerely shared its experience with the rest of the world. Only by acting according to the vision of a global community of shared future can we strengthen confidence, work together, and embrace a brighter tomorrow for mankind.

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WorkJam Launches Next-Generation Health Check Analysis Tool, Advancing the Safety of Frontline Workforces

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Industry-leading digital workplace platform introduces new tool to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among frontline employees and their customers

MONTREAL, May 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — WorkJam, the leading digital workplace solutions provider for organizations with frontline employees, today announced the release of its new, next-generation health check analysis tool, enabling employers to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among frontline employees and their customers while complying with local laws and regulations.

As businesses around the world prepare to reopen physical stores, the onus is on employers to ensure reboarded staff feel safe returning to their workplace. Adding another layer of complexity to the situation, companies must comply with local laws and regulations, which vary by country, state, and city. To create this safe and compliant work environment, employers must have the right technology and strategy in place to minimize the risk of exposure to frontline employees and customers.

With WorkJam’s health check analysis tool, employers prompt associates and leaders of frontline teams to complete a recurring mandatory health check survey on their mobile devices, which must be completed in order to clock in to a shift. The survey includes a variety of questions selected by the employer to ensure associates are healthy to work. The tool also triggers notifications and tasks to managers based on specific answers within a survey. Using this survey and scheduling data, businesses can minimize the spread of COVID-19 and alert staff who may have come into contact with an employee reporting symptoms — allowing them to be leaders in keeping their employees, clients, and shoppers safe.

“Now more than ever, frontline staff are looking to their employers for guidance and protection,” says Paul Wyatt, Vice President of Product Management at WorkJam. “The employers that are able to provide a high level of leadership and assurance to their staff will come out of this crisis with healthy, engaged, and loyal employees. As an extension of WorkJam’s long-standing value of improving the livelihoods of frontline employees, we’re proud to support our customers with the technology needed to create safe work environments now and in the future.”

WorkJam’s health check analysis tool allows for real-time documentation and validation attestation, further reducing legal liability for businesses navigating the challenges of reopening in the current climate. The tool can also be applied to cases outside of the current pandemic, verifying that every employee is alert and healthy to clock in to a shift.

To learn more about WorkJam, please visit: https://www.workjam.com/

About WorkJam

The WorkJam Digital Workplace unleashes the potential of your enterprise workforce through agile scheduling, transformative communication, experiential learning, and tailored recognition. Available in over 28 languages & deployed in over 35 countries, WorkJam increases sales conversion & CSAT, drives down labor costs, lowers absenteeism and attrition rates, improves compliance, and improves the customer experience through a more skilled, motivated, and engaged workforce. For employees, WorkJam delivers more opportunity & control over their schedule, providing work-life balance, as well as the tools to develop skills, improve business acumen, and maximize their earnings to advance their economic well-being. Learn more at https://www.workjam.com/

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