Interkom

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Hello, we're excited to share our take on current issues and updates on mainstream conversations around the world. #Interkom

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#COVIDー19 : Isolative measures must be adhered strictly in order for this pandemic to be halted; Esp. with research showing that substantial undocumented infections driven by asymptomatic carriers are responsible for 86% of all infections.

Full paper: https://t.co/5Ha47FTOPb

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Early recognition of #COVIDー19 symptoms, social distancing and self quarantine are steps instrumental in lowering the R0 (reproductive number) of COVID-19. If you have the following symptoms, proceed to the nearest hospital for screening.

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Remember to wash your hands (with soap). Slowing down/halting the spread of #COVIDー19 can only be done with a unified response from all fronts - individuals, communities and governments.

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@necsi were among the first (17 Feb 2020) to distill the #COVIDー19 outbreak to a simple matrix, suggesting that early response and interception can induce exponential decline for the number of cases. This has been instrumental in encouraging governments to adopt early measures.

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@OurWorldInData provides a good overview, monitoring the #COVIDー19 pandemic. Data-driven and sober reportage is essential in managing public concerns during times of crises.
https://t.co/4ql8bBobX0

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@necsi is also putting out crucial policy recommendations, and updates on the #COVIDー19 pandemic. Demystifying the problem with urgent and direct solutions. https://t.co/NUOSRvECpb

[nanosat. the dawn of a new era 🇺🇦🇵🇸 @NanoSpacecrafts]

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The Flock Imaging Constellation

The Flock 1 fleet of 28 cubesats was the largest swarm or constellation of Earth-imaging satellites ever launched; renewed and enlarged periodically. Flock constellation, "the killer app for CubeSats",

[Brookings Foreign Policy @BrookingsFP]

@lindseywford "For 2020, a more productive conversation about how best to compete in the realm of rules and norms should focus more on the levers of systemic influence than on ideology," @lindseywford writes in the 2nd of 2 pieces on refocusing America's China debate. https://t.co/8y7dTPFw3M

[Nature News & Views @NatureNV]

A fascinating debate between @JonHaidt and @Prof_Nick_Allen on the role of social media and digital devices in #mentalhealth https://t.co/nPxiAJ4fAf

[Nature Portfolio @NaturePortfolio]

Scientists say that the suggestion that pangolins are the animal source of the coronavirus outbreak seems plausible based on a genetic analysis, but they also caution that the researchers’ work is yet to be published in full. https://t.co/IPtz1h351E

[Foreign Affairs @ForeignAffairs]

What is Turkish President Erdogan hoping to accomplish in Syria?
https://t.co/w00TnyfSkl

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For further information refer to:-

Liberty:- https://t.co/rRDDNXeZkA

Privacy International (PI):- https://t.co/DWtwM6Fb72

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We are enthralled with the legal challenge by @privacyint and @libertyhq against MI5 for the use of surveillance data in ungoverned spaces. The outcome of this case will impact the standard of accountability in government's use of personal data.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

Greek police fire tear gas at thousands of refugees - including children - trapped on the overcrowded island of Lesbos https://t.co/muFUbYP3wR

[Elena Tischenko @ElTischenko]

At Executive Board mtg today #UNDP Administrator stressed the organization’s ability to combine what UNDP does on the ground alongside governments responding to national priorities, with the global set of objectives be it on #inequalities, #climate effort & other major challenges