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Amidst the Fear of Coronavirus, Merchants are Playing Dirty; Products Over Priced, Dubious Medical Claims

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6 years ago

March 6, 2020

As coronavirus has hit the world, the demand for the prevention products have risen. Many stores are running sold out boards outside their gates. Now shoppers are looking towards online retailers to order face masks, hand sanitizer, hazmat suits and other items to protect against the coronavirus.

Various e-commerce sites like Amazon and eBay are now offering these products that are otherwise sold out at traditional retailer. The surge in demand has created an opening for third-party sellers. As per the reports from oato.nl, some are giving offers on the products but some are using it to grow their businesses. Many companies are now benefitting as the fear of this virus is rising.

Merchants have flooded the online marketplaces with overpriced goods and items. Not only this but these same merchants are making dubious medical marketing claims. CNBC has reported that they have found needful products during this time of crisis like face masks being sold with markups as high as 582%.

Some online retailers are making misleading claims about the coronavirus or overcharging for products that have spiked in demand. Last week, Amazon stated that it removed more than 1 million products for violating its policies related to price gouging and coronavirus claims. Still many listings are showing up across various online shopping sites.

As coronavirus and its fear and panic surrounding it continues to spread like wild fire there are many stores stocking up the products both in the stores and online. As of Friday (at the time of writing this article), there are 100,243 confirmed cases of the virus around the world. Out of which at least 3,408 are reported dead. In the U.S. there are 233 total confirmed or presumptive positive cases and 14 people have succumbed to coronavirus.

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Swiss International University Makes Global Impact with Top 500 Times Higher Education Ranking

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4 weeks ago

June 24, 2026

Jenny Jackson

Swiss International University (SIU) got a real kind of milestone , when it landed inside the worlds top 500 universities in the newest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Which is kind of huge because it is SIU’s first time appearing in those widely respected rankings, and it also shows how its influence keeps growing in international higher education.

SIU was competing with nearly 2,000 universities from different parts of the world, and that first debut basically underlines its dedication to academic quality, sustainability and a real societal footprint. Overall it seems like the result mirrors SIU’s own plan for delivering solid education , while also aligning with bigger global development objectives.

Now, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings look at universities through what they do for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , or SDGs. So the assessment is about universities creating verifiable positive change through education, research, community activities, plus governance— not just statements.

One of SIU’s strongest areas was the recognition tied to SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. In that section, SIU placed roughly within the top 100 to 200 universities worldwide, and that points to its focus on advancing ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, and those institutional values that actually stick.

This recognition shows SIU keeps working hard to get students ready, with the know-how , the ability to act and those ethical foundations, so they can face tangled global problems. And you know, by supporting responsible leadership and pushing for good social results, the university keeps building up its part in shaping the next generation of professionals and people who make real decisions

Key Highlights of SIU’s Achievement

• Ranked Among the World’s Top 500 Universities

In its first-ever participation in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, SIU managed to land a spot among the top 500 universities worldwide.

• Outstanding Performance in SDG 16

SIU reached a ranking in the top 100 to 200 range, across the globe, for its work related to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

• Strengthening Global Academic Presence

This win also reinforces SIU’s long-term vision, and it further tightens its standing as an emerging influence in international higher education.

Recognition from Times Higher Education is an important endorsement of SIU’s mission, to give accessible high-quality education while also making a positive impact in society. As the university keeps expanding its academic offerings and international reach, this milestone , works like a solid base for what comes next—future growth, more innovation, and that global recognition everyone is aiming for.