Merit Medical Systems Q1 Profit Tops Estimates – Quick Facts

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (MMSI) reported first quarter non-GAAP net income per share of $0.38, compared to $0.37, a year ago. On average, eight analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.26, for the quarter. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items.

First quarter revenue was $243.5 million, an increase of 2.2% over last year. Core revenue on a constant currency basis was up 3.0%. Analysts expected revenue of $233.23 million for the quarter.

Merit has withdrawn its previously issued 2020 guidance due to the general uncertainty related to the coronavirus pandemic.

All Out Politics podcast: When will ministers ease the lockdown?

As MPs ‘virtually’ return to Westminster, there are some big political decisions to make over the easing of social restrictions to reignite the economy.

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the options and predict where we will be in July.

And what of Sir Keir Starmer as he uses his first appearance at PMQs as Labour leader to accuse the government of being too slow to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Joining Adam this week are The Times columnist Melanie Phillips, the editor of politics.co.uk Ian Dunt and Sky’s political correspondent Tamara Cohen.

2020 NFL draft tracker: Picks, instant reaction and more live coverage – The Denver Post

Live coverage of the 2020 NFL draft from The Denver Post, including live updates, picks around the NFL and selections from the Denver Broncos.

THINGS TO KNOW: Big board | Broncos’ first-round options | Broncos’ 7-round mock draft | Prospect previews

Duo selected as new leadership of Saskatoon’s Remai Modern hailed as ‘innovators’

A new chapter is set to begin at Remai Modern.

The art museum in downtown Saskatoon has found its new leadership team with partners Aileen Burns and Johan Lundh, who will join as co-executive director and CEO.

Jewish General Hospital seeing more seniors admitted from long-term residences due to dehydration

An emergency physician working at the Jewish General Hospital says he’s experiencing the results of under-staffing at seniors’ residences first hand.

Dr. Vihn Kim Nguyen says the Jewish General is seeing more and more seniors admitted — not necessarily for COVID-19, but because of issues related to dehydration and starvation.

Coronavirus: Outbreak declared at Okanagan long-term care facility

Public health officials say a single case of COVID-19 has been confirmed at an Okanagan long-term care facility.

On Thursday, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the single case was identified at Hawthorne Park Retirement Residence in Kelowna.

Saskatchewan Health Ministry assessing tech-based coronavirus tracing

The Saskatchewan Health Ministry says it is evaluating the use of cellphone data to track coronavirus exposures but has not committed to any such program.

Trump says reports on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's health 'incorrect'

WASHINGTON (AFP) – US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (April 23) that reports North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was in ill health were wrong, criticising his frequent nemesis CNN for running the story.

“I think the report was incorrect, let me just put it that way,” Mr Trump told reporters. “I’m hearing they used old documents.”

Coronavirus Dies Fastest Under Light, Warm and Humid Conditions

The coronavirus doesn’t last as long on door handles and other nonporous surfaces when it’s exposed to sunlight, higher temperatures and humidity, according to a U.S. government study.

“The virus is dying at a much more rapid pace” from exposure to humidity or heat, Bill Bryan, an undersecretary at the Homeland Security Department, said at a White House news conference on Thursday.

More than 856,200 people in the U.S. have been infected with the virus and more than 47,000 have died, according to Johns Hopkins University.

US airline industry seeks about $50B in federal help

New York (CNN)United will require flight attendants to wear face coverings or masks while they’re on duty starting April 24th, according to an employee memo the airline shared with CNN.

The carrier, which says it’s the first major US carrier to adopt the requirement, says it will begin with 20 masks onboard each aircraft serving domestic routes and 40 on international ones.
United will not replenish the supply after every flight–rather, it will do so “as needed and as supplies permit,” said the airline.

Flight attendants also will have the option of to wear their own face coverings or use the ones United provides.
United noted that the requirement “is in line” with CDC recommendations that people wear face coverings when social distancing isn’t possible.

The airline made the decision in partnership with the Association of Flight Attendants, according to the memo.
Correction: A previous version of this story misattributed information about the number of masks on board.

Quiz of the Week: On satellites and stars Together at Home

It’s the weekly news quiz – how closely have you been paying attention to what’s been going on in the world during the past seven days?

If you cannot see the quiz, follow this link.

Try last week’s quiz via this link.

Picture credits: Global Citizen, Getty Images, UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor, PA Media, the Duchess of Cambridge, EPA

WATCH: Peyton Manning opens 2020 NFL draft on ESPN with video about hope – The Denver Post

The 2020 NFL draft on Thursday opened with a video featuring a narration from former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning on the message of hope amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“This may look like separation, but it’s actually solidarity. It’s sacrifice and service to the greater good. It’s a sign that through isolation that we’re fighting as one,” Manning says. “No better reason than that for hope. Hope is something we sports fans know all about.”