public health

Prism’s VR Algebra Learning App Breaks Down the Maths of a Pandemic Outbreak

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Time Stamp: April 2, 2021 10:04 AM - Modified On: April 2, 2021 - Published By:
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The year 2020 came as an utter shock to the world. The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 virus pushed everything into an unprecedented condition, upending the normal course of life. However, with vaccines rolling out gradually across many countries, including the United States, we are slowly but steadily regaining the normal pace. Life seems to get back into normalcy after an unbelievably long period of mandatory lockdown and social distancing protocols. However, the part of the reviving process will presumably include more scientific studies on the pandemic and figuring out

World Series of Poker® Announces Plans for 2021

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Time Stamp: April 1, 2021 11:00 AM - Modified On: April 1, 2021 - Published By:
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LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Series of Poker (WSOP) today announced much-anticipated plans for 2021, including the return of the live, in-person World Series of Poker event and $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em World Championship, best known as "The Main Event®". World Series of Poker at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino The world-famous tournament series, which experienced record-smashing participation in 2019 and adjusted to a hybrid format to accommodate 2020, will be back in-person at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino this fall pending applicable state and/or regulatory

PAX East 2021 Canceled, Replaced with PAX Online

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Time Stamp: March 29, 2021 1:34 PM - Modified On: March 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Top GamesPAX organizers have announced that they will be canceling PAX East and replacing it with another PAX Online in 2021. | Penny Arcade, Inc.PAX organizers have announced that they will be canceling PAX East and replacing it with another PAX Online in 2021.Another convention bit the dust as Penny Arcade confirmed PAX East will not be happening in Boston this year. The organizers took to Twitter early on Monday, March 29, to explain that "in light of ongoing public health concerns" they will not be holding the convention in

Switch Pro gets new chip, Xbox buying Discord, Monster Hunter Rise | GB Decides 189

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Time Stamp: March 26, 2021 5:36 PM - Modified On: March 26, 2021 - Published By:
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Monetizing the esports boom It’s surprisingly easy for developers and publishers to add tournaments, event streaming, and more to accelerate game commerce globally. Learn how. Register Now Join Transform 2021 for the most important themes in enterprise AI & Data. Learn more. GamesBeat reviews editor Mike Minotti got his first COVID-19 vaccine shot, so he’s feeling a little loopy. He also ripped off his bandage live during this week’s episode of the GamesBeat Decides podcast. Beyond their adventures in public health, Mike and fellow editor Jeff Grubb talk about more

DreamHack postpone remaining 2020 live events

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Time Stamp: August 10, 2020 10:56 AM - Modified On: August 10, 2020 - Published By:
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Earlier this year DreamHack had to move its flagship DreamHack Masters tournament online, which was scheduled to take place at DreamHack Summer in Jönköping, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Open stops in Valencia and Montreal were also called off soon after. As the world still struggles with the coronavirus crisis, the Swedish TO has now announced that all live events until the end of the year will be moved online, affecting the DreamHack stops in Rotterdam, Hyderabad, Atlanta, Jönköping (Winter) and Madrid. “This has been a very different year

Sherwood Valley Casino Reopens June 26, 2020, Significant Protocols in…

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Time Stamp: June 26, 2020 8:00 PM - Modified On: June 26, 2020 - Published By:
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We have made some important changes as part of our enhanced health and safety plan. Past News ReleasesRSS WILLITS, Calif. (PRWEB) June 27, 2020 The “I”s have been dotted and the “T”s have been crossed on an extensive checklist of new precautions and protocols to protect the health and welfare of guests and employees of Sherwood Valley Casino. The Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians announced today that with great anticipation Sherwood Valley Casino re-opened to the public at 12 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, June 26th, 2020. According to Michael

Kojima Productions closes offices after employee tests positive for COVID-19

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Time Stamp: March 31, 2020 10:10 PM - Modified On: March 31, 2020 - Published By:
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While Kojima Productions believes the case was contained, their offices will be closed for sanitation as the studio begins work from home. While the COVID-19 pandemic is still a major concern in the world, there can be no chances taken with it. Kojima Productions recently revealed that they are learning this the hard way. After an employee tested positive for the virus, the Kojima Productions offices will be closed and sanitized as the studio enacts remote work policies for the time being. Kojima Productions revealed the situation regarding the affected

GameStop Will Keep Stores Open, Even If It Defies State Government Orders

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 4:18 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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GameStop has issued a memo to its stores instructing them to remain open during the coronavirus outbreak, even if that policy defies state orders. According to the note, if authorities attempt to shut down the games retailer by deeming them "non-essential," managers are to respond that the company views it as "essential retail." The instructions included a flyer to hand to law enforcement in case the need arises.Vice reports that the memo was verified by five employees. The retail chain's reasoning is that video games are especially helpful during this

GameStop Says It’s “Essential Retail,” Won’t Close Stores Amid State Government Recommendations

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Time Stamp: March 19, 2020 4:17 PM - Modified On: March 19, 2020 - Published By:
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GameStop has issued a memo to its stores instructing them to remain open during the coronavirus outbreak, even if that policy defies state orders. According to the note, if authorities attempt to shut down the games retailer by deeming them "non-essential," managers are to respond that the company views it as "essential retail." The instructions included a flyer to hand to law enforcement in case the need arises.Vice reports that the memo was verified by five employees. The retail chain's reasoning is that video games are especially helpful during this

Best Movies, TV, And Games For Social Distancing

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Time Stamp: March 18, 2020 3:49 PM - Modified On: March 18, 2020 - Published By:
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The novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, has changed a lot in the past couple of months. In addition to the obvious impact it's had on the general population, the numerous casualties, and the overwhelming pressure it's placed on healthcare workers, the coronavirus has also hit the game industry and the entertainment industry in unprecedented ways.Major conferences like E3 have been canceled or postponed, things are getting delayed, and offices worldwide are asking employees to work from home. Now with the rise in shelter-in-place orders and many parts of the United States