SPE Thursday, 19th March, 2020.

Here are the topic in Science policy for this week:
National:
Federal budget will focus on coronavirus response, climate change
COVID-19: updates for Canada’s universities
Le «vrai» nombre de gens infectés par le coronavirus
International:
Mass testing, school closings, lockdowns: Countries pick tactics in ‘war’ against coronavirus
Respirators, quarantines, and worst-case scenarios: Lab animal facilities grapple with the pandemic
China’s aggressive measures have slowed the coronavirus. They may not work in other countries
UK cues up big funding increases for R&D
Why airport screening won’t stop the spread of coronavirus
And for some exciting #SciPolJobs, opportunities and local events we have:
National:
Director, Government and Community Relations, VIA Rail Canada
Senior Policy Analyst, BC Public service
Summer fellowship in policy and public affairs
Policy analyst/Administrative officer, BC Public Service
International:
Basic Science and medical educators, Atlanta Georgia
Internship, Women and Foreign Policy, Summer 2020
Policy and Advocavy Intern, IPPF New York
Local events:
Keep an eye out for our next week's update in the news section #SPEthursday #ThisWeekinSciPol #SciPolJobs