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China launches Coronavirus tracking app

February 10, 2020Ipsos Global TrendsSignals

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A mobile app that tracks people who have been in ‘close contact’ with those infected by the Wuhan coronavirus was jointly developed and launched in February 2020 by China’s National Health Commission, General Office of the State Council and China Electronics Technology Group Corporations.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/10/china-launches-coronavirus-app-to-detect-whether-users-have-come-in-close-contact-with-the-sick.html

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Thai Airways open a pop-up serving airplane food

Thai Airways have launched a pop-up restaurant serving airline food to customers who (allegedly) miss in-flight meals.

Source: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/thailand-airline-restaurant-covid19-coronavirus/

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Lush launch handcare kits

Lush launch a new range of handcare boxes, including soaps, creams and a serum. This limited edition box may appeal to those experiencing dry hands as a result of increased washing.

Source: https://www.lush.ca/en/handcare-kits.html

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