Aug 12, 2020 · Universal mask use can significantly reduce virus transmission in the community by preventing anyone, including those who are unwittingly carrying the virus, from transmitting it to others. Disease modeling suggests masks worn by significant portions of the population, coupled with other measures, could result in substantial reductions in case ...

Mar 24, 2020 · For example, motor vehicles and components manufacturing covers a large variety of production facilities. The key is to focus on the sub-segments that are most relevant, such as sound insulation manufacturers that share the same non-woven raw materials and similar production processes with respirator mask manufacturing.

Apr 26, 2024 · Artificial intelligence’s (AI) influence on society has never been more pronounced. Since ChatGPT became a ubiquitous feature on computer desktops in late 2022, the rapid development and deployment of generative AI and large language model (LLM) tools have started to transform industries and show the potential to touch many aspects of modern life.

Jul 22, 2020 · Black women in the US won’t reach gender parity with men until 2130 because of intersectionality - where race and gender are both working against them. Here’s what it means.

Nov 19, 2021 · The World Food Programme plan would spend $3.5 billion on food and deliver it to those most in need.This includes the cost of shipping, storage and transport by air, road and river, and security escorts to safeguard food distribution in conflict-affected zones.

Jan 17, 2025 · The economic impact of travel and tourism is significant. In 2024, the sector is projected to contribute around 10% to global GDP with expectations to reach 11.4% – equivalent to $16 trillion by 2034.

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Jan 17, 2018 · The beauty of gross domestic product is its single figure. It squishes all of human activity into a couple of digits, like a frog jammed into a matchbox. But this condensing is also GDP’s flaw.

Jun 22, 2020 · The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the business environment for many organizations around the globe, and has highlighted the importance of being able to react, adapt and set up crisis management mechanisms in order to weather situations of uncertainty.

Oct 12, 2020 · A new report from the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board looks at the biggest lessons from the world’s response to COVID-19 – and the urgent actions we need to take now.