An Update on the Coronavirus
China is "all in" and finger-pointing begins.
China's experience with the 2003 SARS outbreak has colored much of what they are doing today and how the population is reacting to the current coronavirus. I think this is especially true of Hong Kong where the population feels that they were lied to in the SARS outbreak.
The news item below covers multiple perspectives on the new disease. While the number of people infected is still growing, the death rate of infected persons is not significantly greater or even less than other well-documented respiratory illnesses.
3 Ways Governments Can and Are Using OpenGov During the Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus crisis is profoundly affecting governments, economies, and residents worldwide.
Text-to-911 Improves California Emergency Response During a Crisis
Americans send roughly 26 billion text messages a day, yet most 911 call centers cannot receive them. Enabling Text-to-911 can make emergency response more effective — especially during a time of crisis.
Why Digitizing Professional Licensing is Critical in the Time of Social Distancing... and All Times
Today, one in four workers – or about 40 million individuals – require government approval via a license to perform their jobs.
