COVID-19 Weekly Briefing: Lessons from New York City, the Epicenter
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May 9, 2020

Pulling Together, Empowered by Scientific Knowledge

Just as the experience of a pandemic reminds us of the limits of our knowledge, it highlights our interdependence. Truly, we are powerless to confront the situation without one another. It's empowering to see clinical knowledge and innovations travel quickly around the globe. At Wolters Kluwer, we are humbled, and inspired, by the commitment of the medical community and we offer our support by continuing to share the latest evidence. 

 

Thank you for your service, and stay safe.

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