News about open_data on 2021-01-05
Autonomy Leads to More Requests for Hydrographers
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly changed the working procedures of the hydrographic industry, according to a report from the Royal Society of Hydrographic Offices (HRO) in Southampton, the UK's largest maritime agency which represents the industry.
Source: hydro-international.com
Published on 2021-01-05
Chronosphere raises $43 . 4M for its cloud - native IT monitoring platform
A cloud-based data processing platform that allows companies to monitor their IT infrastructure has raised more than $43m (£4m) in funding. Another venture capitalist has announced it is launching a new round of funds to raise money.
Source: siliconangle.com
Published on 2021-01-05
Coronavirus Update : Members of Alberta government stripped of responsibilities over holiday travel
Canada has become the first country in the world to reopen its lockdown after a spike in coronavirus cases and deaths. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak in Canada this week - and what happens to those who have been affected.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-01-05
Doctors call for governments to speed up COVID - 19 immunizations
Canada is rolling out Covid-19 vaccines at a slower pace than some of its peer countries, prompting doctors to warn that provincial governments must accelerate their immunisation campaigns if they hope to save lives in nursing homes and stay ahead of more transmissible variants of the coronavirus.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-01-05
Going with the tide : appealing to Chinese students in 2021
The UK’s new international student immigration routes have been announced by the International Examination Council (IEE) in a move which aims to treat international students with more flexibility. The BBC's Jonathan Marcus looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: thedrum.com
Published on 2021-01-05
Here are the Toronto neighbourhoods with the most Airbnbs right now
Airbnbs have become a growing problem in the Canadian city of Toronto, but what is it like to be registered with the City? The BBC's Justin Parkinson looks at the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the industry and how it is affecting its residents.
Source: blogto.com
Published on 2021-01-05
Huge borrowing , Covid - 19 shocks , leave region in a funding dilemma
East Africa is facing a financial crisis because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to analysts.In our series of letters from African journalists, Berna NAmata looks at the challenges being faced by the region’s economic managers.
Source: theeastafrican.co.ke
Published on 2021-01-05
Karan Bajwa to lead Google Cloud Asia Pacific ops
The chief executive of Google Cloud has been appointed to lead its Asia Pacific operations, according to the company's latest announcements from the US tech giant earlier this year. However, he is expected to relocate to Singapore next year, it has emerged.
Source: medianama.com
Published on 2021-01-05
Lockdown is awful – tougher measures are the only way to save lives , says STEPHEN POLLARD
There are now 25,000 people with Covid-19 in English hospitals – 32 percent of those testing positive, according to the NHS. Here, the chief medical officer of the Royal College of Nursing, Chris Stokel-Walker, has told the BBC.
Source: express.co.uk
Published on 2021-01-05
Morning Update : Doctors call for governments to speed up immunizations
Canada is one of the first countries in the world to start authorising Covid-19 vaccines, according to a new report.The BBC's André Picard looks at the challenges facing healthcare workers in Ontario. Here is his full transcript of what happened.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Published on 2021-01-05
NB says it finalizing plans for COVID vaccination reporting
New Brunswick's Covid-19 vaccinations have reached their highest level since the start of the pandemic, according to a leading data analyst.In his latest tweet, the province has received more than 8,500 doses of vaccines.
Source: cbc.ca
Published on 2021-01-05
School leaders await details on New York new plan for in - school testing
Education Secretary Andrew Cuomo has said schools in Guilderland should be allowed to carry out Covid-19 screenings, following a public meeting with the governor's office in the city on Tuesday. They were asked to sign consent forms to allow them.
Source: timesunion.com
Published on 2021-01-05
Science , Technology and Innovation Policy ( STIP 2020 ): Here all you need to know
India's new science, technology, and innovation policy is being considered by a committee of scientists and academics in the capital, Delhi, ahead of the general elections in October next year. These are the key themes for the new policy.
Source: jagranjosh.com
Published on 2021-01-05
SCVNews . com | Monday COVID - 19 Roundup : 6 New Deaths at Henry Mayo ; SCV Cases Near 18K
The number of coronavirus cases and deaths in Los Angeles has risen by a fifth, according to the latest Johns Hopkins University admissions (MIT) in the US state of Santa Clarita Valley, in which more than 1,000 people have died.
Source: scvnews.com
Published on 2021-01-05
Seven Years Ago , CERN Gave Open Access A Huge Boost ; Now It Doing The Same For Open Data
In our series of letters from African journalists, scientists from around the world will be able to access the final reports on academic work at CERN. The BBC's Chris Stokel-Walker looks at the importance of open access in the field of science.
Source: techdirt.com
Published on 2021-01-05
We Will Need to Update COVID Vaccines , Expert Says
The first wave of the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in the world has been confirmed in Australia. The Australian government has announced a further easing of restrictions on flights and travel to China. Here's what we learned about the virus.
Source: medscape.com
Published on 2021-01-05