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Beckman Coulter, Lenco Diagnostic Laboratories deliver more than 20,000 highly accurate COVID-19 antibody tests each week to New York City
Beckman Coulter and Lenco Diagnostic Laboratories (Lenco), one of NYC’s largest privately-owned full-service reference laboratories, today announced that the first shipment of 40,000 of Beckman Coulter’s new Access SARS-CoV-2 IgG Antibody tests has arrived in New York City to help battle the COVID-19 outbreak, with 20,000 additional tests anticipated each week.
Lenco was among the first clinical labs to receive a shipment of the new Beckman Coulter SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody test. The Beckman Coulter COVID-19 serology test is one of the most accurate and high-quality tests available in the U.S., and has 100% Positive Percent Agreement (sensitivity) and a confirmed 99.6% Negative Percent Agreement (specificity). The assay has been rigorously validated against more than 1,400 negative broad-based population samples to ensure the test is specific to SARS-Cov-2. The company is able to deliver more than 30 million tests per month.
“While we’re making progress in our fight against the coronavirus, there’s no path to re-opening our communities without quality, accurate and extensive testing. That’s why I’ve been proud to work closely with Brooklyn’s own Lenco Labs and applaud their partnership with Beckman Coulter to be the first to bring these high-quality antibody tests to New York City.” – Congressman Max Rose (D-Brooklyn) applauded the boost in new testing resources.
“New York has been at the epicenter of a medical crisis unlike anything we have experienced in our country since the 1918 influenza epidemic. Because of this, New York has been top of mind for our new SARS-CoV-2 IgG serology test. We have worked tirelessly to develop what I believe is the highest quality serology test on the market, and we are excited to announce the shipment of…
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The CFC Policy Board voted to oppose the measure after interviewing initiative proponents and opponents. The Board concluded that the initiatives’ various provisions that…
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These measures remain in place until at least July 21.
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USW Applauds House Progress on Infrastructure Investment
The USW applauds today’s committee action advancing a robust infrastructure investment that includes strong ‘Buy America’ provisions.
“Our nation’s crumbling infrastructure has long needed attention. Now, as our nation works to recover from the economic devastation brought about by the COVID-19 crisis, it is doubly important that we devote significant…
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At a time when 40 out of 50 states are reporting a surge in COVID-19 cases, Americans struggle to weigh the cost in lives and livelihood
A recent survey by ROI Rocket, a leading market research-based consultancy, reveals a country deeply conflicted by the dual goals of fighting the spread of the coronavirus and re-opening the economy.
According to this poll, about two in five Americans (39%) are equally concerned about health & safety and the economy, with about one in three (31%) strongly favoring the former and about 15% strongly favoring the latter. This dilemma splits predictably along partisan lines. More than two in five Democrats (44%) fall into the health & safety camp compared to less than half as many Republicans (19%) and about one in four Independents (28%). On the flipside, about one in five Republicans (22%) fall into the economic growth camp compared to only 9% of Democrats and 16% of Independents.
Regardless of political party, however, concerns about contracting the virus are on the rise. The number of Americans ‘extremely concerned’ about getting infected is at its highest level since the third week in May—just after the initial wave of community re-openings. About 35% now report being ‘extremely concerned’ about contracting COVID-19, not coincidentally, the same percentage who believe life won’t be back to normal until a year or more has passed.
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The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) was founded in 1984 at the behest of President Ronald Reagan with the goal of commemorating the significant role immigration and the immigrant spirit have played in the founding and growth of the United States
The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS), the 35-year old non-profit and sponsor of the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, has released an op-ed by chairman Nasser J. Kazeminy on the subject of Independence Day and its relation to immigrants. As a philanthropist and immigrant, he is a unique position to speak on this matter.
The Fourth of July is one of our great nation’s favorite national holidays, even though it has become more of a day of recreation, rather than one of commemoration. Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, unifying the colonies and freeing the colonists from the rule of King George III. While ending tyrannical foreign rule was obviously important, I believe uniting the colonies was the more significant outcome. Declaring themselves as thirteen independent, sovereign states, these early leaders collectively took the first steps towards the establishment of the United States, and a national identity was born.
Even before 1776, immigrants were arriving on American shores. The New World was already seen as a land welcoming to foreigners and where, for those with an entrepreneurial spirit, fortunes could be made. I…
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Last week, Evan Turk announced his candidacy as State Committeeman. A run for committeeman is generally a quiet one. In this case, things took a boisterous turn for the well-known lawyer on social media. Michael A. Barnett, the Republican Party of Florida Chairman, took to his Facebook page.
In…
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Nation’s Mayors Applaud Supreme Court Decision to Protect LGBTQ Americans
The United States Conference of Mayors applauds the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision on June 16, 2020, that applies the language of the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
“Mayors across the country have long championed efforts…
Black Lives Action Project Creates Petition to Make the Senseless Killing of Civilians by Police a Federal Crime
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Tickets purchased for the 2020 Air Show will be honored at the 2021 Air Show
By Michael Bentley / Newsdesk EditorAmid COVID-19 concerns, The San Francisco Fleet Week Association announced today that the Air Show Presented by United, which was scheduled for October 9 – 11, 2020, has been officially postponed to October 8 – 10, 2021 with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as the headlining act.
“While we are disappointed to not have an air show in 2020, we can only look forward,” said Jim Breen, President of The Air Show Network, the production company for the Air Show. “The 2021 Air Show will be the 40th Anniversary of San Francisco Fleet Week and we are committed to making it the best one yet.”
“Other non-air show events for Fleet Week 2020 are being reviewed with the Navy as we work to develop programming appropriate to the COVID-19 conditions. However, with the enormity of the Air Show Presented by United, the safety of fans, performers and all of the event organizers is our top priority,” adds Lewis Loeven, Executive Director of San Francisco Fleet Week. “We feel confident that this was the best decision to make and we look forward to welcoming back the Blue Angels to the Bay Area next year.”
Tickets purchased for the 2020 Air Show will be honored at the 2021 Air Show.
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