Founder, Chairperson and CEO of Zai Lab
Biotechnology in the Time of COVID-19
Dr.Samantha Du, along with biotechnology industry leaders, contributed their perspectives about the efforts being made to battle the COVID-19 pandemic in the newly published book: Biotechnology in the Time of COVID-19.
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Our people and offices
When the pandemic began, we established a panel to closely monitor and quickly respond to the development of COVID-19 so as to ensure the safety of our employees. We followed the guidance of health authorities and adopted stringent pandemic prevention measures. For example, we made teleworking mandatory during the most serious period of the pandemic, suspended non-essential business travel and group meetings, and limited on-site visitors. We regularly disinfected offices, implemented temperature screenings and provided protection equipment for each employee, including N95 face masks, disposable medical masks, disinfectant and wet wipes.
Our patients and business continuity
We are giving careful consideration to balance the continuity of support to our patients with the health and safety of our colleagues. Our product supply chain is robust, and we are closely monitoring the situation. We will continue to collaborate with our partners and take measures to ensure the needs of our patients are met during the pandemic.
Our support and contributions
COVID-19 has presented a global challenge to Zai Lab and the world, and has required concerted global efforts to overcome. As an innovative biopharmaceutical company, Zai Lab is committed to contributing to the global response. Since January, we have made several donations of funds and urgently needed medical supplies to support the community and front line relief efforts. Our support is still ongoing.
- In January 2020, Zai Lab donated RMB 1 million to the Hubei Charity Federation for coronavirus relief efforts in Hubei Province.
- In February, Zai Lab donated medical supplies worth RMB 1.5 million to 38 hospitals in 22 cities in China through the China Charity Federation, Beijing Bethune Public Welfare Foundation, China Cancer Research Foundation.
- In March, Zai Lab donated masks and other medical supplies to partners and doctors in the U.S. and Japan.
- In April, Zai Lab collaborated with its partner Novocure to donate medical supplies, including external defibrillators, to Hadassah Medical Center, an Israel hospital.