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NC Ready to Distribute Coronavirus Vaccine

NC Ready to Distribute Coronavirus Vaccine

WRAL, November 9, 2020

Julie Swann, a professor of industrial and systems engineering at North Carolina State University, who advised the CDC during the H1N1 response, said she believes North Carolina will have all of the necessary logistics in place for mass distribution of a coronavirus vaccine as soon as one if approved.

The Coronavirus Vaccine: Everything You Need to Know

The Coronavirus Vaccine: Everything You Need to Know

Glamour, November 9, 2020

The U.S. just reached a dark milestone: 10 million reported coronavirus cases. But there is also big news for a potential coronavirus vaccine. On November 9, Pfizer and German drugmaker BioNTech announced that data from their ongoing coronavirus vaccine trial shows the vaccine is more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19, per the New York Times.

Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine: What to Know

Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine: What to Know

Fox Business, November 9, 2020

The duo's vaccine, known as BNT162b2, proved to be 90% effective after being tested on nearly 44,000 participants in its Phase III study.  This is a significant milestone in the fight against a virus that has infected more than 50 million people around the globe, resulting in over 1.2 million deaths. FOX Business takes a look at the key data points investors and consumers should know, as well as reactions from business and political leaders.

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De-risking global supply chains: Looking beyond material flows

De-risking global supply chains: Looking beyond material flows

Hinrich Foundation, October 29, 2024

Global supply chains are undergoing an irrevocable shift. While material flows remain critical, they are only the most visible aspect of this transition. Beneath the surface, changes in information exchanges, financial reconfigurations, and human capital movements are posing far greater risks to the benefits of global trade. The US, China, and the rest the world must handle these changes with care and perspective.

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