Three Global Pharmaceutical Companies Launch Worker Volunteer Programs to Combat COVID-19

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• Merck, Pfizer and Eli Lilly announced a program enabling employees with medical and laboratory expertise to aid in the fight against COVID-19 while maintaining their base pay
• Merck will support its employees around the globe who are qualified to provide medical services and intends to collaborate with The Health Management Academy to identify facilities with the greatest need and qualifying volunteers to serve
• Pfizer initiated the Global COVID-19 Medical Service Program, empowering medical staff to provide diagnostic, treatment and support amid COVID-19. Lilly is deploying its HCPs to staff a free drive-through COVID-19 testing facility at Indianapolis and allowing trained HCPs to volunteer in the service of patients

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