CVS, in an effort to ensure proper medication is easily available to those who need it the most, has been utilizing in-store pickup, drive through services, and free delivery to distribute their prescriptions. But for the first time in history, in partnership with UPS, one CVS pharmacy will start delivering medication in a new way—by drone. Continue reading The First Pharmacy to Add Drones for Delivery
This New COVID-19 Test is Bringing Us Closer to the Cure
The University of Washington’s Virology Lab has been working tirelessly since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It was one of the first labs to formulate a test for the presence of the virus and has processed thousands Continue reading This New COVID-19 Test is Bringing Us Closer to the Cure
Jim Ryan and the Wheelie 7: A Game Changer for Mobility
By Jaeson “Doc” Parsons
The date of March 30th, 2016, will be forever etched into the mind of Jim Ryan. That day, while vacationing in Maui with his wife, Isabelle, a wave struck him in waist deep water, driving him into the sea floor. He surfaced, unconscious and unresponsive. In that split second, Ryan was paralyzed, becoming a quadriplegic from his C4 vertebrae down. In that moment, his life was changed forever. Continue reading Jim Ryan and the Wheelie 7: A Game Changer for Mobility
General Atomics and Its Affiliates Unite in Fight Against COVID-19
As the U.S. and the world take on the challenge of combating the novel coronavirus, General Atomics (GA) and its affiliates are leveraging their expertise in manufacturing and innovation to meet the urgent needs of our communities. Continue reading General Atomics and Its Affiliates Unite in Fight Against COVID-19
This Town Is Already Getting Deliveries By Drones
In Christiansburg, Virginia, deliveries by drones are not only being studied but also implemented for the town’s citizens amid social distancing due to COVID-19. Continue reading This Town Is Already Getting Deliveries By Drones
From A Simple Swab To A Simple Sniff—How dogs are being trained to detect COVID-19
Especially for the elderly and to those with compromised immune systems, coronavirus testing kits are critical to treating the virus at an early stage. The current test is Continue reading From A Simple Swab To A Simple Sniff—How dogs are being trained to detect COVID-19
Breweries and distilleries around the world are producing free sanitizing products to fight the coronavirus
The world’s largest beer and spirits companies have both announced they’ll be pivoting some of their production and logistics to produce millions of bottles of hand sanitizer Continue reading Breweries and distilleries around the world are producing free sanitizing products to fight the coronavirus
Cisco commits $225 million to battle coronavirus, leading tech’s fight against the pandemic
Cisco plans to dedicate $225 million in cash and services to support various causes dedicated to combating the spread of the coronavirus and helping those affected. Continue reading Cisco commits $225 million to battle coronavirus, leading tech’s fight against the pandemic
Another Roundup of Positive Updates on the COVID Outbreaks From Around the World
By McKinley Corbley
Last week, we published a list of ten positive updates on the COVID-19 outbreaks from around the world. Since the article has been viewed millions of times, we thought we would go ahead and publish another round-up of optimistic occurrences to keep your spirits up. Continue reading Another Roundup of Positive Updates on the COVID Outbreaks From Around the World
This AI camera detects people who may have COVID-19
With the U.S. lagging other countries in the distribution of coronavirus testing kits, health authorities have had to look to other means of detection, like the infrared ear thermometers used Continue reading This AI camera detects people who may have COVID-19
