"It's going to probably have an immediate impact on what doctors are doing in the ICU setting," Gottlieb said Tuesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box" in response to the news.
Databricks, whose software helps companies process large data sets, has grown rapidly while also cutting costs to prepare for an economic downturn. The company made CNBC's 2020 Disruptor 50 list after reaching $200 million in annualized recurring revenue last year, it was announced Tuesday.
Casinos are the world's largest legal ecosystem of cash. States currently don't permit cashless payments on casino floors. But the threat of coronavirus could change that as the CDC urges contactless payments.
According to new research, 1.7 billion people around the world — or 22% of the global population — are at "increased risk" of developing severe symptoms if infected with Covid-19.
Airbnb is a quintessential disruptor, operating an online home-rental marketplace that has grown into a travel and tourism empire by offering unique accommodation and experience bookings worldwide.
Chili's parent company Brinker International said the chain is outpacing the rest of the casual dining industry and grabbing market share from its rivals.
The 2020 CNBC Disruptor 50 list reveals how the most innovative digital-first firms have been able to gain a competitive advantage in areas of work, education and commerce. An edge that may prove long-lasting.
K Health is a medical app that uses artificial intelligence to provide roughly 3 million patients with in-home, affordable primary care via on-demand telehealth solutions.
The 2020 CNBC Disruptor 50 list was influenced by sweeping, sudden changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but the overall mission has not changed: to identify fast-growing, innovative start-ups on the path to becoming great public companies.