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Coronavirus

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory tract infections that can be mild, such as some cases of the common cold (among other possible causes, predominantly rhinoviruses), and others that can be lethal, such as SARS, MERS, and COVID-19.

So What’s Next For The COVID-19 Pandemic?

ANN ARBOR - Our Infectious disease expert Fred Brown attempts to answer that question as states reopen with mixed results. Michigan has been one of the best at controlling spread of the virus, but Gov. Whitmer warns a partial lock down may be necessary unless people wear masks and social distance. Fred Brown comes to

By |2020-07-18T16:59:37-04:00July 18th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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COVID-19 Impact On Virtual Seminars, AirBnB, K-12 School Reopenings

ANN ARBOR - On MITech TV July 13, Attorney Enrico Schaefer will discuss COVID-19’s impact on temporary hotel room providers such as AirBnB and the millions of dollars in claims filed by them against the organizations. Then Andrea Bogart who manages the Detroit Center for Design + Technology will discuss how the pandemic has forced

By |2020-07-14T10:40:06-04:00July 13th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|
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Pure Michigan Business Connect Matches PPE Needs With Suppliers

ANN ARBOR - Bobby Chasnis, director of the Pure Michigan Business Connect program, and Colin Dillon talks about the Pure Michigan Connect PPE matchmaking efforts, plus announced a new ad campaign called Michigan’s Arsenal of Innovation. PMBC matches those in need of Personal Protective Equipment with those that supply PPEs. PMBC is offering a procurement

By |2020-07-12T14:01:39-04:00July 12th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Politics, Politics/Government, Science|
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Researchers Develop Cloth For Face Mask That Could Inactivate COVID-19

DETROIT - Researchers are working to develop cloth that could inactivate or repel coronaviruses—ideally including the one that causes COVID-19—and other pathogens. People can transfer infectious particles to their hands if they touch the front of a mask during use or when they remove gowns or other PPE, according to Chandan Sen, director of the

By |2020-07-10T15:25:20-04:00July 10th, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|
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With Michigan Reopening For Business, Where Does COVID-19 Contagion Stand?

ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown updates the level of COVID-19 spread in Michigan now that the state is reopening many of its businesses. Michigan has kept the pandemic under control since March. But what about the future? Watch this video to learn more. Brown’s expertise includes: • COO – Leading Health Big

By |2020-07-07T14:39:30-04:00July 7th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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Soter Creates Device To Detect COVID-19 In Seconds To Reopen Sports/Entertainment Venues

ANN ARBOR - Ari Reuben, and Larry Shattuck from Soter Technologies explains how their new screening device - similar in size to an airport metal screener - can measure in seconds four vital indicators on whether a person is infected with COVID-19. It has the potential to reopen shuttered sports and entertainment venues. If someone

By |2020-06-27T19:34:33-04:00June 26th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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Canada’s 3DQue Systems Uses Software To Create Moldless Products

ANN ARBOR - Stephanie Sharp, CEO of 3DQue Systems, pivoted from 3D printing auto products to Personal Protection Equipment for Canadian first responders and healthcare workers. Her company's wrinkle is they use software to craft these products in large quantities, rather than molds. 3DQue Systems Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, produces automated digital manufacturing systems

By |2020-06-23T15:44:32-04:00June 23rd, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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Guardhat Adds Software For COVID-19 Temperature Monitoring, Contact Tracing

DETROIT—Officials at the Detroit-based workplace safety equipment developer Guardhat announced a partnership with the Sunnyvale, Calif.-based facial recognition security software firm Oloid. Guardhat officials said the partnership will empower organizations to operate under the recommendations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for social distancing and elevated body temperature scanning by integrating a

By |2020-06-21T18:32:05-04:00June 21st, 2020|Coronavirus, Science|
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Covid-19 Update: Smart Coronavirus Adapting To Tests, Treatments

ANN ARBOR - Infectious disease expert Fred Brown tells you what to do should you want to fly on a commercial aircraft flight to avoid catching COVID-19 and giving it to anyone else. President | Chief Operating Officer Fred Brown Management Consulting, LLC C-suite strategy and operations consulting to healthcare providers, insurers and suppliers. •

By |2020-06-19T09:52:09-04:00June 18th, 2020|Coronavirus, mitechtv, Science|
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