Reuters Health Report: New U.S. COVID-19 cases surge 25% last week; Arizona, Florida and Texas set records

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Reuters Health Report Your Daily Briefing       Tweet       Share New U.S. COVID-19 cases surge 25% last week; Arizona, Florida and Texas set records The United States saw a 25% increase in new cases of COVID-19 in the week ended June 21 compared to the previous seven days, with Arizona, Florida and Texas experiencing record surges in new infections, a Reuters analysis found. Sanofi clinches $2 billion vaccines deal with Translate Bio French drugmaker Sanofi has agreed a potential $2 billion deal with U.S. biotech company Translate Bio to make vaccines, expanding their collaboration in development of an inoculation against COVID-19. Traffic jams signal return to normal in New York but COVID-19 cases jump elsewhere New York City residents, gradually emerging from more than 100 days of coronavirus lockdown, celebrated an easing of social-distancing restrictions on Monday by shopping at reopened stores, dining at outdoor cafes and getting their first haircuts in months. Sanofi eyes approval of COVID-19 vaccine by first half of 2021 French drugmaker Sanofi SA said on Tuesday it expects to get approval for the potential COVID-19 vaccine it is developing with Britain's GlaxoSmithKline Plc by the first half of next year, faster than previously anticipated. What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Kazakhstan's biggest city running out of hospital beds for COVID-19 patients Kazakhstan's biggest city, Almaty, may convert two sports arenas into COVID-19 hospitals as existing facilities for patients with suspected and confirmed cases are nearly full, the city's healthcare chief said on Tuesday. French StopCovid app led to 1.8 million activations as of June 22 France's state-supported "StopCovid" contact-tracing app has been downloaded by 1.9 million people, roughly 2% of the population, leading to 1.8 million activations as of June 22, digital affairs minister Cedric O said on Tuesday. Pig trial of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise with two shots A trial in pigs of AstraZeneca's experimental COVID-19 vaccine has found that two doses of the shot produced a greater antibody response than a single dose. Beijing coronavirus testing to enter 'fast track' as cases mount Beijing's mass testing for the new coronavirus will soon enter a "fast track" as the city's testing capacity expands, a senior municipal health official said on Tuesday, following a sudden return of COVID-19 nearly two weeks ago. UK COVID-19 death toll tops 54,000 including suspected cases: Reuters tally The United Kingdom's suspected COVID-19 death toll has hit 54,089, according to a Reuters tally of official data sources that underline the country's status as one of the worst hit in the world. Philippines records 1,150 new coronavirus cases; biggest single-day increase The Philippine health ministry on Tuesday reported 1,150 additional cases of the novel coronavirus, the country's biggest single-day increase in infections. Related Videos Introducing the all-new Reuters News app The new Reuters News app is here, redesigned from the ground up to fit your busy life. Get it now on iOS Your world. Your news. More Newsletters Get Reuters News App Get Reuters TV App               © 2020 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036 Email Preferences    |   Privacy Policy    |   Terms and Conditions

HR #TrainingTuesday - Week of June 23, 2020

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View as a webpage A weekly roundup of human capital training and events! Week of June 23, 2020 Feds Feed Families theme: Gleaning Each year, more than 150 billion pounds of food is wasted in the USA. At the same time, 14 million households experience food insecurity. Gleaning (collecting & donating excess foods) addresses both food waste and food insecurity! Learn more and donate in the FFF Hub. BOR LGBTQ+ Pride Month Observance - June 25, 10-11 am PDT The Bureau of Reclamation invites all DOI employees to celebrate Pride Month in June. This one hour event features speaker & author Ryan Sallans on the topic of "Finding Similarities Through Our Differences." Join the live event on Microsoft Teams and contact sha-lcr-eeo@usbr.gov with questions. Last week to vote for Dr. Donna Shaver (NPS) for the 2020 Sammies People's Choice Award - closes June 26! Dr. Donna Shaver with the National Park Service is still in the running for the Partnership for Public Service's Services to America Medals People's Choice Award! You may vote for as many finalists as you want once every 24 hours. Dr. Shaver is being recognized for championing the conservation and recovery efforts for the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles, helping save the species from extinction by protecting and preserving the nests at Padre Island National Seashore. Next week: Feds Feed Families weekly theme: Veterans and Hunger Nearly 1.5 million veterans live in poverty. Help support healthy eating for veterans in need. Learn more and donate in the FFF Hub. Federal Exchange on Employment and Disability (FEED) Meeting - June 30, 1-3 pm EDT The next virtual Federal Exchange on Employment and Disability (FEED) meeting will highlight current leadership development programs and senior executives from federal agencies will participate in a panel discussion on the topic of "Increasing Pathways to Leadership for Federal Employees with Disabilities."  RSVP at https://register.yangtaninstitute.org/register/index.cfm?event=7846. Contact banjo.akinyemi@dol.gov to request reasonable accommodations. Even more: DOI University Course Catalog - DOI University delivers a wide range of courses available to all Federal employees and members of tribal governments. DOI Talent - Employees can find training courses and transcripts in DOI Talent. Intergenerational Sensitivity and Bystander Awareness Training - DOIU has added 4 new sessions in a virtual, instructor-led format on July 8 and July 9. Tuition is $120 per student.. My DOI Career - Take the quiz, explore careers, and find more resources to navigate your career at DOI! DOI Career Connection - Find or promote your next short-term, detail, or lateral opportunity through the Department's new career development program! Have questions or want to share a training opp? Email us. Thank you for subscribing to the Office of Human Capital emails! Subscribe Here

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