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Una carrera contra el virus: las campañas de vacunación contra COVID-19 en América Latina

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Una carrera contra el virus: las campañas de vacunación contra COVID-19 en América Latina

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NUEVA YORK, 09 February 2021

NUEVA YORK, 09 February 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ — El subsecretario general adjunto de la ONU y director degional de América Latina y el Caribe, Luis Felipe López-Calva, analiza en este artículo* cómo las medidas de contención del virus afectan más a las personas más vulnerables en nuestra región:

Después de un largo año de pérdidas y dificultades producidas por las múltiples crisis de la pandemia, la tan esperada llegada de las vacunas COVID-19 prometía la esperanza de finalmente poner fin a este difícil capítulo de nuestra historia. De hecho, la increíble colaboración de científicos con actores del sector público y privado ha logrado la gran hazaña de desarrollar, testear y aprobar vacunas en un tiempo récord. Sin embargo, aunque hemos superado este primer obstáculo técnico, la carrera contra el virus está lejos de terminar.

Ahora que tenemos la tecnología para desarrollar las vacunas, también debemos asegurarnos de que tenemos la capacidad fiscal para comprarlas, la capacidad de fabricación para producirlas, la capacidad logística para entregarlas y la capacidad administrativa para administrarlas, y para asegurar que estos esfuerzos conduzcan a la vacunación equitativa de las personas en todas partes.

Antes de que los países puedan comenzar a administrar las dosis de la vacuna, primero deben comprarlas a las empresas que las han desarrollado. Utilizando datos (al 30 de enero de 2021) del Duke Global Health Innovation Center’s Launch and Scale Speedometer que ha estado agregando datos disponibles públicamente sobre contratos de adquisición de vacunas por país y empresa, vemos que a través de Compromisos de Mercado Avanzados, los países más ricos han podido reservar la mayoría de las dosis de las vacunas (cubriendo sus apuestas a través de una gama de posibles vacunas candidatas).

En comparación con los países más ricos, la mayoría de los países de América Latina y el Caribe (con la excepción de Chile) no han podido asegurar suficientes vacunas potenciales para cubrir a toda su población, un hecho que se vuelve más marcado cuando esas compras se restringen solo a las vacunas que están actualmente autorizadas.

En este momento, dentro de los países más desarrollados, solo Canadá y el Reino Unido han comprado suficientes vacunas autorizadas a nivel nacional para poder administrar dos dosis a cada persona. Dentro de la región de América Latina y el Caribe, esto es cierto solo para Chile. Sin embargo, esta situación cambia a diario, ya que los países continúan negociando nuevos contratos de compra y se aprueban más vacunas para cumplir con los estándares de autorización nacionales.

El verdadero coste de las vacunas

Es importante señalar que la compra de vacunas no es solo una cuestión del costo inicial de las dosis. Las negociaciones de contratos requieren muchos acuerdos desafiantes, incluida la asignación del riesgo con respecto a la responsabilidad por los efectos secundarios de la vacuna (¿recaerá en los gobiernos nacionales o las empresas farmacéuticas?) Así como la forma en que se contratarán las empresas de logística para los servicios de entrega (¿qué empresas se considerará que cumplen los requisitos técnicos para el transporte de las vacunas?).

Por último, la capacidad de comprar grandes reservas de vacunas por adelantado garantiza que los países más ricos tengan un acceso más temprano a las vacunas, dada la limitada capacidad de fabricación mundial para producirlas (aunque en particular, Argentina, Brasil y México han firmado contratos para fabricar vacunas en la región).

Producir vacunas para todos puede llegar hasta 2023

Las estimaciones predicen que puede llevar hasta finales de 2023 producir suficientes vacunas para todo el mundo. Para combatir este enorme desafío de la equidad, los mecanismos globales como COVAX (liderados por la Alianza de Vacunas GAVI, la Organización Mundial de la Salud y la Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations están desempeñando un papel fundamental en la expansión del acceso para los países más pobres, y la mayoría de los países de la región de América Latina se han sumado a esta iniciativa.

COVAX notificó recientemente a cuatro países de la región (Bolivia, Colombia, El Salvador y Perú) que formarán parte de la “primera ola” de distribución de dosis (recibiendo en conjunto un total de 377,910 dosis, que se espera que lleguen a mediados de febrero).

Otras organizaciones, como fundaciones benéficas, también están proporcionando fondos para ampliar el acceso; en América Latina, por ejemplo, la Fundación Carlos Slim negoció un acuerdo con AstraZeneca para proporcionar 150 millones de dosis de vacunas a países latinoamericanos (con la excepción de Brasil).

Israel a la cabeza de la vacunación

Incluso una vez que se han comprado y fabricado las vacunas, deben entregarse y luego administrarse. Usando datos (al 1 de febrero de 2021) de Our World in Data, podemos ver qué tan rápido los países están implementando dosis de vacunas en su población.

Israel se destaca por tener, por lejos, el despliegue de vacunas más rápido a nivel mundial, ya que ha administrado una cantidad de dosis equivalente a más de la mitad de la población del país. Esto ha sido posible en gran medida gracias a su infraestructura de salud pública subyacente.

Israel es seguido por los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, el Reino Unido, Bahréin y los Estados Unidos; que han administrado una cantidad de dosis equivalente a más del 9% de su población. Actualmente, los países de América Latina están muy por detrás, y las vacunas solo llegan a una pequeña fracción de su población hasta ahora. Brasil y Costa Rica lideran en la región, habiendo administrado respectivamente dosis de vacuna equivalentes al 1% y 0,9% de sus poblaciones.

Sin embargo, es importante señalar que las campañas de vacunación apenas están comenzando en la región y si bien la cobertura total de los esfuerzos de vacunación sigue siendo muy baja, se están acelerando en las últimas semanas y más países de la región se han sumado a esta carrera contra el virus. Pero esos esfuerzos deberán continuar acelerándose si queremos poner fin a esta crisis a tiempo.

Actualmente, 58,7 millones de personas mayores de 65 años viven en América Latina y el Caribe. Para vacunar solo a este grupo de edad (proporcionando 2 dosis a cada persona) dentro del lapso de un año calendario completo, los países de la región deberían vacunar colectivamente a 321.376 personas por día. En el día más reciente con datos disponibles (1 de febrero de 2021), los países de la región vacunaron colectivamente a un total de 50,284 personas. Aunque, hasta el momento, estos esfuerzos todavía se concentran solo en unos pocos países de la región.

Para derrotar realmente al COVID-19 se requerirán esfuerzos de vacunación universal. Es importante destacar que esto no solo debe suceder en todos los países (considerando las dimensiones de equidad entre las naciones más ricas y más pobres) sino también críticamente dentro de los países (considerando las dimensiones de equidad entre diferentes grupos de personas y las barreras existentes para el acceso a la atención médica).

Debemos asegurarnos de que las personas en todas partes tengan el mismo acceso a esta vacuna; debemos asegurarnos de que nadie se quede atrás. Solo entonces los países de América Latina podrán recuperarse y tendremos éxito en nuestra lucha contra esta

SOURCE Centro de Noticias ONU

El verdadero coste de las vacunas

Producir vacunas para todos puede llegar hasta 2023

Israel a la cabeza de la vacunación

SOURCE Centro de Noticias ONU

Ackerman Toyota Welcomes the 2021 Toyota Corolla to its Showroom

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — St. Louis-area drivers who are looking for a new car that captures attention as it goes down the road will like what the 2021 Toyota Corolla offers. With a front fascia that has a honeycomb mesh grille, dark gray metallic sport accents and LED headlights, there are many features that set the 2021 Toyota Corolla apart from other sedans on the road. In addition, there are two special editions available for the 2021 model year.

The two new special…

The two new special editions for the 2021 model year are the Corolla Apex and Corolla Nightshade. The 2021 Toyota Corolla Apex Edition features a unique track-tuned suspension along with special shocks to make the driving experience even better. It also features a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 169 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque.

The 2021 Toyota Corolla Nightshade Edition also has several features that set it apart from other sedans on the road. It has blacked-out wheels, black exterior accents and a black grille.

In addition to having a great selection of the newest Toyota models, Ackerman Toyota offers Ackerman for Life to customers who purchase a new Toyota vehicle from the dealership, a non-factory limited lifetime warranty on a vehicle’s engine. It kicks in after ToyotaCare expires.

Individuals who would like to learn more about the 2021 Toyota Corolla that is now available at Ackerman Toyota can see the dealership’s inventory by visiting https://www.ackermantoyota.com/. Potential customers who would like to speak to someone from the dealership can do so by calling 314-351-3000. Finally, for those who wish for a more personal experience, Ackerman Toyota is conveniently located at 2020 Hampton Avenue in St. Louis.

Media Contact

Brian Hacay, Ackerman Toyota, 314-351-3000, brian@ackermantoyota.com

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Only 4% of American Small Business Owners Expect to Fail Due to COVID-19, According to Report Released by Guidant Financial

BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — 78% of American small business owners expect their businesses to survive the COVID pandemic, while only 4% expect to fail, according to the results of the latest Small Business Trends report released by small business financing company Guidant Financial. The remaining 18% are unsure of the future.

The report’s findings are based on the annual Small Business Trends survey conducted by the Small Business Trends Alliance (SBTA), a group of…

The report’s findings are based on the annual Small Business Trends survey conducted by the Small Business Trends Alliance (SBTA), a group of companies dedicated to supporting small business with data insights. The SBTA teamed up to conduct a joint survey of over 2,400 current and aspiring small business owners across the nation.

«While the pandemic has created numerous challenges for American small business, the resilience and innovation small businesses have shown demonstrates how even the most difficult times can’t stop the entrepreneurial spirit,» said David Nilssen, CEO of Guidant Financial.

More Key Findings:

61% of respondents received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The survey was performed before the January 2021 stimulus package that reopened and clarified both programs.
41% of small businesses have implemented some type of innovative or disruptive change due to the pandemic, such as investing in hands-free POS systems or adding new product lines like anti-microbial products.
49% of small businesses owners were confident about the future of small business post-COVID. 34% were unconfident, while 17% remained neutral.
23% percent of respondents reported a loss of revenue due to COVID, while 6% reported increased revenue.
The number of profitable small businesses has decreased 19% year over year.
Confidence in small business due to the political climate dropped 18% year over year. The survey was conducted post-presidential election but before the events at the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
The number of women small business owners increased by 13% year over year.
The last few years have seen a shift from the plurality of small business owners who are Baby Boomers (41%) to those who are Gen X (46%). Millennials make up 13% of small business owners.
There was an 11% increase of people who went into small business due to their dissatisfaction with corporate America.
Cash remains the most popular form of small business financing, with 39% of respondents utilizing cash alone or combined with other forms of funding.

Accompanying infographic and report can be found https://www.guidantfinancial.com/small-business-trends/. .

Methodology
The Small Business Trends Alliance, an organization comprised of Deluxe, Guidant Financial, MyCorporation, Flippa, FRANdata, and AP Intego, conducted a joint email survey from December 1, 2020 to December 18, 2020 of more than 2,400 current and aspiring small business owners nationwide.

About Guidant Financial
Guidant Financial helps business owners secure financing to start, buy, or grow a business. An industry leader in business and franchise financing, Guidant works with new and existing entrepreneurs to identify, evaluate, and deploy customized financing solutions. Their services include, but are not limited to, 401(k) business funding, SBA loans, unsecured credit, and portfolio loans. In total, Guidant has helped over 20,000 entrepreneurs in all 50 states to invest more than $4 billion in funds to start small businesses, resulting in more than 85,000 U.S. jobs created. Visit Guidant at guidantfinancial.com.

About the Small Business Trends Alliance (SBTA)
Founded in 2019, the Small Business Trends Alliance (SBTA) is a group dedicated to supporting small businesses with data trends and insights. These data-backed insights are intended to help small business owners confidently make key decisions, and to bring transparency to small business for prospective entrepreneurs to learn more about their options. The 2020 SBTA includes Guidant Financial, Deluxe, Flippa, MyCorporation, FRANdata, and AP Intego.

Media Contact

Stacia Kirby, Guidant Financial, 206-478-5841, stacia@kirbycomm.com

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Nu Skin’s Epoch Collection Is First Beauty Brand With New Eco-Pac Packaging, Significantly Reducing Plastic Use And Carbon Emissions

PROVO, Utah, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nu Skin, a global leader in premium-quality beauty and wellness products, today announced it is the first beauty brand to use sugarcane-based Eco-Pac sustainable packaging. With this refresh, Epoch, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, is enhancing its commitment to better the environment. The 13-piece collection featuring products for body, skin, hair and baby reduces carbon emissions through new, sustainable Eco-Pac packaging, and features safe, natural and effective ethnobotanical ingredients from indigenous cultures around the world.

Epoch Ingredients Meet Epic Packaging
For centuries, humans have learned to use plants for all aspects of their lives. The knowledge behind many of today’s best-selling beauty products comes from the knowledge of indigenous peoples. Created by Nu Skin scientists in conjunction with Dr. Paul Cox, a leading ethnobotanist and Nu Skin Scientific Advisor, each Epoch product harnesses the power of global ethnobotanical wisdom through authentic formulations that improve the lives of people while protecting native plant diversity. From the Epoch® Baobab Body Butter that features the fruit of the African baobab tree to the Yin and Yang Mask with nourishing porcelain flower and charcoal, ingredients derived from indigenous Chinese cultures, the Epoch collection brings a piece of history and culture to every use.

Epoch’s new, sustainable Eco-Pac packaging also makes its mark not just on the environment, but on the beauty industry as well. Nu Skin is the first brand to use the Eco-Pac design, which is constructed of 100 percent Bio-pe (a bio-based plastic resin derived from sugarcane), using 83 percent less carbon emissions and an average of 10 percent less plastic per product.

The light-weight packaging, which recently won a Spark award for its innovation in sustainability, does not include any fossil-fuel-based ingredients and features a monolayer structure for recycling ease. Each product also features new and noteworthy artwork linking the history of the ingredients to the people and cultures from which the ethnobotanical wisdom originated.

«At Nu Skin, we have been committed to creating tremendous, mindful skincare since day one,» said Ryan Napierski, president. «Our Epoch brand is no different – we have always used ingredients from indigenous cultures to create each product, and now, we’re thrilled to offer packaging that does better for our environment and further pays tribute to local communities. The new Eco-Pac packaging is part of Nu Skin’s pledge to make all of our packaging recycled, recyclable, reusable, reduced or renewable by 2030.»

A Force for Good
In addition to visible results, sustainable packaging and reduced emissions, the Epoch collection gives back to benefit the planet. For the last 25 years, donations from Epoch® product sales have accounted for more than $13 million donated to the Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation. To enhance giving opportunities and deepen the impact, the Foundation grants funds to Nu Skin’s long-term charity partners and invests in global giving initiatives. For example, one of Nu Skin’s charity partners, Seacology, has already saved more than 1.4 million acres of some of the planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems, benefiting indigenous and island communities. Feed the Children, an integral part of the Seeds of Hope initiative, has planted the majority of the 650,000 fruit and baobab trees in villages throughout Malawi to give local communities food and a renewable resource.

The Epoch Line and Availability
The 13-piece Epoch collection features products for body, skin, hair and baby. The safe and effective ingredients found in each Epoch product are also used as natural remedies from historic cultures across the globe. The new Epoch packaging will be available per product on a rolling basis in each market beginning next month. Epoch products range in price from $14 to 40. For more information, please visit www.nuskin.com

About Nu Skin
Founded more than 35 years ago, Nu Skin develops and distributes innovative consumer products, offering a comprehensive line of premium-quality beauty and wellness solutions. The company builds upon its scientific expertise in both skin care and nutrition to continually develop innovative product brands that include the Nu Skin® personal care brand, the Pharmanex® nutrition brand, and most recently, the ageLOC® anti-aging brand. The ageLOC brand has generated a loyal following for such products as the ageLOC LumiSpa skin cleansing and treatment device, ageLOC Youth nutritional supplement, the ageLOC Me® customized skin care system, as well as the ageLOC TR90® weight management and body shaping system. Nu Skin sells its products through a global network of sales leaders in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Pacific. As a long-standing member of direct selling associations globally, Nu Skin is committed to the industry’s consumer guidelines that protect and support those who sell and purchase its products through the direct selling channel. Nu Skin International is a wholly owned subsidiary of NSE, Inc., which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (NYSE: NUS). More information is available at nuskin.com.

Nu Skin Social Media Channels
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SkyWest Named to the Forbes America’s Best Employers 2021 List

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) is pleased to be named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers 2021 list. Of the 500 employers, SkyWest is the only regional airline on the list.

«We are thrilled to be recognized by Forbes as a top employer during one of our industry’s most difficult periods,» said Chip Childs, President & CEO of SkyWest. «Our professionals continue to work together, stay flexible, and deliver…

Forbes’ selections were based on an independent survey of more than 50,000 U.S. employees. SkyWest was also named a Forbes Best Employer in 2015, and is a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award recipient for 2020 and 2021.

About SkyWest

SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company for SkyWest Airlines and SkyWest Leasing, an aircraft leasing company. SkyWest Airlines has a fleet of over 400 aircraft connecting passengers to over 220 destinations throughout North America. SkyWest Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines carrying more than 43 million passengers in 2019.

About the Award

Forbes and Statista selected the America’s Best Employers 2021 through an independent survey applied to a vast sample of more than 50,000 American employees working for companies with more than 1,000 employees in America. The evaluation was based on direct and indirect recommendations from employees that were asked to rate their willingness to recommend their own employers to friends and family. Employee evaluations also included other employers in their respective industries that stood out either positively or negatively.

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Texas Trees Foundation Supports the City of Dallas’ Strategic Action Against an Impending Ash Tree Infestation

DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive, wood-boring beetle that targets ash trees, is posing a substantial threat to Dallas’ urban forest, on both public and private land, as reported in Texas Trees Foundation’s State of the Dallas Urban Forest Report.

EAB kills unprotected ash trees within 2-5 years of infestation, eliminating entire untreated ash tree populations within 10 years.

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EAB kills unprotected ash trees within 2-5 years of infestation, eliminating entire untreated ash tree populations within 10 years.

Texas Trees Foundation’s 2015 State of the Dallas Urban Forest Report found that 13.1 percent of all trees in the city are ash, which accounts for an estimated population of nearly 2 million ash trees across Dallas.

In 2015, the city’s ash population was valued at $890.3 million, based on its structural value and ecosystem benefits.

«We are grateful to the City of Dallas for its efforts to understand, monitor, and strategically respond to the impending Emerald Ash Borer infestation,» said Janette Monear, Texas Trees Foundation CEO/President. «Texas Trees Foundation urges the City to implement a SLAM approach, which recommends treatment of 20 percent of the ash population annually. This strategy will slow the spread of EAB, preserve valuable ash trees, and minimize public costs.»

An assessment of the condition of the ash trees in the Trinity Forest and City of Dallas public property will be necessary for a successful EAB mitigation strategy. The SLAM strategy will utilize this information to reduce pest populations through tree treatments and the removal of only low-quality trees with replacement plantings.

The treatment is expected to protect 99 percent of the city’s ash trees after 10 years.

«EAB poses a serious threat to Dallas’s urban forest, especially the Great Trinity Forest where most of the Dallas’ ash trees are found,» said Zach Wirtz, Texas Trees Foundation Urban Forestry Manager. «We can mitigate this threat through thoughtful, research-based approaches that have proven more financially and environmentally effective than outright tree removal.»

Cities that delay action or rely on a removals-only approach may be overwhelmed with public risk trees. This strategy will not only save money, but it will also reduce liabilities.

For more information about the Emerald Ash Borer and Texas Trees Foundation’s recommended strategic approach against the infestation, please contact Zach Wirtz at zach@texastrees.org or call 214-953-1184.

Related Files

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Emerald Ash Borer Infestation
Nebraska Forest Service: Example of an ash tree infested by the Emerald Ash Borer.

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Get Pre-Approved for Automotive Financing Online in the Duncansville, Pa. Area

DUNCANSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Individuals in the Duncansville area that are interested in getting pre-approved for automotive financing online can do so at Blue Knob Auto Sales. Blue Knob Auto Sales has created an online credit application form to get the pre-approval process started. This information will be used by the finance team at Blue Knob Auto Sales to craft a budget and plan that appeals to each customer.

The process of…

The process of completing this online application is quite simple. The form is a step-by-step online portal but there is an instructional video available for those that want more information. The first step is for the individual to provide a name, email address and primary phone number, select if the application type is individual or business and to accept the privacy notice. Individuals will be prompted to give other personal information such as a current address and how long the person has lived there. Interested parties are then encouraged to provide an annual income amount and employment information.

It is best for individuals to have a vehicle in mind. The vehicle information can be entered on the form so the financial team member has a better idea of what the customer is interested in purchasing and spending. Some additional information that will be asked during this portion includes if the individual is looking to buy or lease, if any cash is being put down on the vehicle or if the individual will be trading in another vehicle. If the individual is not ready to answer these questions this portion of the form can be skipped.

The interested party will then be prompted to review, print and submit the financing pre-approval form. All information submitted through this online application is secure and encrypted to ensure optimal security. The individual will receive a notification via email when the application is received. Once the application has been reviewed a representative from Blue Knob Auto Sales will reach out to the interested party about the application results and possibly scheduling a vehicle test drive.

For more information individuals can reach out to staff at https://www.blueknobauto.com or by calling 814-695-1387. The dealership is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Blue Knob Auto Sales is located at 2860 Route 764 Duncansville, Pa.

Media Contact

Aaron Hobaugh, Blue Knob Auto Sales, 814-695-1387, ahobaugh@blueknobauto.com

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Teamsters Laud House Committee For Including Pension Reform In Stimulus Bill

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Teamsters are applauding the House Ways & Means Committee’s inclusion of a multiemployer pension reform measure in a broader stimulus package introduced by the panel yesterday.

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In unveiling language included in the Butch Lewis Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, the House panel took the first step towards ensuring that millions of retirees and active workers who have played by the rules will receive the pension benefits they earned through years of hard work.

«The financial distress many of these plans are facing is beyond the control of retirees and workers,» Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said. «While multiemployer pension plans have been buffeted by economic turbulence over the decades, the situation has been seriously exacerbated by the current pandemic.»

Through no fault of their own, the earned pension benefits of millions of retirees and active workers are being threatened due to the deteriorating financial status or the impending insolvency of hundreds of multiemployer pension plans – including the Teamsters’ own Central States Pension Fund – representing more than 1 million participants.

The shutdown of the U.S. economy has greatly amplified the financial struggle of these plans. Hundreds of employers are now facing bankruptcy and cannot contribute to multiemployer pension funds; employees have lost their jobs and the sharp drop in interest rates have hit plans hard. Senior citizens and essential workers are disproportionately impacted by both the impacts of COVID-19 and the multiemployer pension crisis.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and «like» us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.

Contact:
Galen Munroe, (202) 439-7427
gmunroe@teamster.org

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International Battery Metals Ltd. Announces Private Placement with Existing Shareholders Sorcia Minerals LLC and Evl Holdings, LLC

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – International Battery Metals Ltd. (the «Company») (CSE: IBAT) The Company announced today that its directors have approved a private placement by the Company’s existing shareholders Sorcia Minerals LLC («Sorcia») and EVL Holdings, LLC («EVL)») of up to 17,250,000 units at $0.58 per unit for proceeds of up to $10,005,000 CAD. Each unit will consist of one common share and one share purchase warrant. Each warrant will be exercisable to purchase an additional common share at a fixed price of $0.58 per share for a period of 2 years from closing. 50% of the units will be purchased by Sorcia Minerals LLC and 50% will be purchased by EVL. The placees are not acting jointly and in concert.

Under the terms of the private placement agreements the placees will be granted a pre-emptive right for two years from closing, in respect of any equity securities issuance by the Company, to purchase at fair market value the amount of securities required to maintain their percentage holding of the Company. The placees have agreed to vote their shares with management on general meeting matters during the two-year period.

The proceeds will be used for the final engineering and continued fabrication of the mobile lithium extraction unit, and, also for working capital.

Because the purchasers are both insiders of the Company the private placement will be subject to approval of the minority shareholders under MI 61-101 and accordingly will not close until after it is approved at a meeting of the shareholders called for that purpose. Closing will take place within 5 business days of the required shareholder approval.

Sorcia is a subsidiary of Ensorcia Metal Corporation (Ensorcia) which holds 6,666,666 common shares . Sorcia currently holds 25,000,000 common shares and 25,000,000 share purchase warrants. EVL currently holds 25,000,000 common shares and 25,000,000 share purchase warrants. Upon completion of the private placement Ensorcia will hold directly, and indirectly through Sorcia, an aggregate of 40,291,666 common shares representing 34.30% of the shares then outstanding 38.8% after exercise of warrants. EVL will hold 33,625,000 common shares representing 28.62% of the shares then outstanding and 44.50% after exercise of warrants.

The securities issued under the private placement will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months from the date of issuance and will also be restricted securities under the United States Securities Act of 1933.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

«Dr. John Burba«

Forward–looking and cautionary statements

This release may contain certain forward–looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company and certain of the plans and objectives of the Company with respect to the same. By their nature, forward–looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward–looking statements.

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Outlook on the Armored Vehicle Global Market to 2030 – Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity

DUBLIN, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Armored Vehicle Market 2020-2030 by Armor (Passive, Active), Drive Type (Wheeled, Tracked), Category…

DUBLIN, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Global Armored Vehicle Market 2020-2030 by Armor (Passive, Active), Drive Type (Wheeled, Tracked), Category (Conventional, Electric), Vehicle Type, Application and Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Global armored vehicle market will reach $24.85 billion by 2030, growing by 3.7% annually over 2020-2030 driven by rising defense spending, the rise in the instances of cross-border conflicts, and increasing incidences of asymmetric warfare.

Highlighted with 84 tables and 83 figures, this 170-page report «Global Armored Vehicle Market 2020-2030 by Armor (Passive, Active), Drive Type (Wheeled, Tracked), Category (Conventional, Electric), Vehicle Type, Application and Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity» is based on a comprehensive research of the entire global armored vehicle market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2015-2020 and provides forecast from 2021 till 2030 with 2020 as the base year.

In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:

Market Structure
Growth Drivers
Restraints and Challenges
Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities
Porter’s Five Forces

The trend and outlook of global market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify global armored vehicle market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Armor, Drive Type, Category, Vehicle Type, Application, and Region.

Based on Armor, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue for 2020-2030 included in each section.

Passive-armor Vehicles
Active-armor Vehicles

Based on Drive Type, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue for 2020-2030 included in each section.

Wheeled Armored Vehicles

4X4 Wheeled Armored Vehicles
6X6 Wheeled Armored Vehicles
8X8 Wheeled Armored Vehicles

Tracked Armored Vehicles

Based on Category, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue for 2020-2030 included in each section.

Conventional Armored Vehicles
Electric Armored Vehicles

Based on Vehicle Type, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue for 2020-2030 included in each section.

Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Light Multi-role Vehicle (LMV)
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
Armored Support Vehicle
Tactical Truck
Other Armored Vehicles

Based on Application, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue for 2020-2030 included in each section.

Defense
Commercial Use

Geographically, the following regions together with the listed national/local markets are fully investigated:

APAC (Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, India, and Rest of APAC; Rest of APAC is further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe; Rest of Europe is further segmented into Netherlands, Switzerland, Turkey, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland)
North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)
South America (Brazil, Columbia, Argentina, Rest of South America)
MEA (Israel, Saudi Arabia, South Africa)

For each aforementioned region and country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue are available for 2020-2030. The breakdown of all regional markets by country and split of key national markets by Drive Type, Vehicle Type, and Application over the forecast years are also included.

The report also covers current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.

Specifically, potential risks associated with investing in global armored vehicle market are assayed quantitatively and qualitatively through the Risk Assessment System. According to the risk analysis and evaluation, Critical Success Factors (CSFs) are generated as a guidance to help investors & stockholders identify emerging opportunities, manage and minimize the risks, develop appropriate business models, and make wise strategies and decisions.

Key Players (this may not be a complete list and extra companies can be added upon request):

BAE Systems
China North Industries Corporation (Norinco)
General Dynamics Corporation
INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing
International Armored Group
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW)
Lenco Industries Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Oshkosh Defense LLC
Rheinmetall AG
STREIT Group
Textron Inc.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Market Overview and Dynamics
2.1 Market Size and Forecast
2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy
2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market
2.2 Major Growth Drivers
2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges
2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends
2.5 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3 Segmentation of Global Market by Armor
3.1 Market Overview by Armor
3.2 Passive-armor Vehicles
3.3 Active-armor Vehicles

4 Segmentation of Global Market by Drive Type
4.1 Market Overview by Drive Type
4.2 Wheeled Armored Vehicles
4.2.1 4X4 Wheeled Armored Vehicles
4.2.2 6X6 Wheeled Armored Vehicles
4.2.3 8X8 Wheeled Armored Vehicles
4.3 Tracked Armored Vehicles

5 Segmentation of Global Market by Category
5.1 Market Overview by Category
5.2 Conventional Armored Vehicles
5.3 Electric Armored Vehicles

6 Segmentation of Global Market by Vehicle Type
6.1 Market Overview by Vehicle Type
6.2 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)
6.3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
6.4 Main Battle Tank (MBT)
6.5 Light Multi-role Vehicle (LMV)
6.6 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
6.7 Armored Support Vehicle
6.8 Tactical Truck
6.9 Other Armored Vehicles

7 Segmentation of Global Market by Application
7.1 Market Overview by Application
7.2 Defense
7.3 Commercial Use

8 Segmentation of Global Market by Region
8.1 Geographic Market Overview 2020-2030
8.2 North America Market 2020-2030 by Country
8.2.1 Overview of North America Market
8.2.2 U.S.
8.2.3 Canada
8.2.4 Mexico
8.3 European Market 2020-2030 by Country
8.3.1 Overview of European Market
8.3.2 Germany
8.3.3 UK
8.3.4 France
8.3.5 Spain
8.3.6 Italy
8.3.7 Russia
8.3.8 Rest of European Market
8.4 Asia-Pacific Market 2020-2030 by Country
8.4.1 Overview of Asia-Pacific Market
8.4.2 Japan
8.4.3 China
8.4.4 Australia
8.4.5 India
8.4.6 South Korea
8.4.7 Rest of APAC Region
8.5 South America Market 2020-2030 by Country
8.5.1 Argentina
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.3 Columbia
8.5.4 Rest of South America Market
8.6 MEA Market 2020-2030 by Country
8.6.1 Israel
8.6.2 Saudi Arabia
8.6.3 South Africa
8.6.4 Other National Markets

9 Competitive Landscape
9.1 Overview of Key Vendors
9.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A
9.3 Company Profiles

BAE Systems
China North Industries Corporation (Norinco)
General Dynamics Corporation
INKAS Armored Vehicle Manufacturing
International Armored Group
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW)
Lenco Industries Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Oshkosh Defense LLC
Rheinmetall AG
STREIT Group
Textron Inc.

10 Investing in Global Market: Risk Assessment and Management
10.1 Risk Evaluation of Global Market
10.2 Critical Success Factors (CSFs)

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