Public Health New COVID-19 Cases Fall By A Third, Beijing Lifts Restrictions The sharp run-up in new coronavirus cases in November have quickly fallen at the start of December. After hitting a seven-day average peak of 49,534 new cases on 29 November, the trailing figure has dropped sharply to 32,359 cases as of yesterday, a decrease of 34 percent. The trailing seven-day average fatality rate has continued to remain below 20 the entire time. Some sources suggest the official numbers likely undercount the number of affected people. Even so, while the lockdowns have proven successful at cutting spread, the central government has begun to reassess its zero-COVID approach after a number of public protests and even internal debate over the str...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.