Category Archives: BioUtah COVID-19 Analysis

PPP2 Loans Are Now Open

By Denise Bell | Published January 13, 2021

PPP loans have been reopened with an infusion of $284 billion for First Draw and Second Draw loans. First Draw loan applications will be accepted from January 11, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Second Draw applications begin January 13, 2021, until March 31, 2021. To promote access for smaller lenders and their customers, SBA will […]

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Sanofi Commits $1M to Support Parkinson’s Disease Genetic Research

By Denise Bell | Published October 23, 2020

Sanofi and the Parkinson’s Foundation announced on Wednesday a new research collaboration to advance the availability of genetic testing and counseling for people with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. Over the next two years, Sanofi will provide $1 million in research funding to support the PD GENEration Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease initiative. The […]

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J&J Enters Phase 3 Trial for COVID-19 Vaccine

By Denise Bell | Published September 25, 2020

BioUtah member Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced that they’ve started the global phase 3 trial of Janssen’s single-dose vaccine candidate, following phase 1/2 studies that demonstrated safety and immunogenicity. “As COVID-19 continues to impact the daily lives of people around the world, our goal remains the same – leveraging the global reach and scientific innovation […]

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Fulgent Genetics Lands Utah COVID-19 Testing Contract

By Denise Bell | Published September 18, 2020

TestUtah has some new twists. Following the expiration of certain state contracts September 1, the Utah Department of Public Health has changed direction and contracted with a Los Angeles laboratory, Fulgent Genetics, to process COVID-19 testing for Utahns under the state’s coronavirus testing initiative. The test, which has received EUA from the FDA, will be […]

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Efficacy of Face Masks, Respirators and Face Coverings

By admin | Published July 23, 2020

Article written by Janelle Bentz, Nelson Labs What is the difference between a medical face mask and respirator, and how and when they should be used? The quick answer is medical face masks are meant to protect others and your environment; respirators are meant to protect the wearer. A medical face mask helps reduce contamination […]

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BioUtah’s Summary of Governor’s Economic Response Plan

By Kelvyn Cullimore | Published March 25, 2020

On Tuesday afternoon, March 24, 2020, Governor Herbert unveiled an economic response plan to the coronavirus CoronaVirus for Utah. It is intended to provide some guidance during these times of uncertainty. Recognizing that nobody has a crystal ball, this plan is dynamic in nature and could change. The plan has three phases. Dates shown assume […]

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BioUtah Statement & Recommendations to Members on COVID-19

By Kelvyn Cullimore | Published March 12, 2020

The advent and progression of the Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic requires a proper and measured response from every company and every employee. The impact of the spread of this virus is being reflected in the stock market, reductions in travel, supply chain management, sporting events, education and mass gatherings of every kind. While the effects […]

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