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CDC Director: Social Distancing Strategies Will Be Needed As Major Defense This Fall
June 04, 2020

Americans should be careful to use face coverings, as they are a critical public health tool that can help protect the vulnerable from the coronavirus, but the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said he’s worried that the agency’s public health...

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Coronavirus Refunds: CSAA Insurance To Offer $37M In Further Reimbursements To Policyholders
June 04, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Insurance companies are reimbursing a portion of their policyholder premiums. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fitbit Introduces $5K Emergency Ventilator To Address Urgent Pandemic Needs
June 04, 2020

Fitbit, the manufacturer of activity trackers and wearable technology devices, has received federal approval for a low-cost emergency ventilator. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Airlines Add Flights To Schedules As Demand Begins To Return, Block Middle Seats For Safety
June 04, 2020

American Airlines is intending to fly 55 percent of its domestic schedule and almost 20 percent of its international schedule next month in comparison to the same timeframe in 2019, according to an announcement. Vasu Raja, American Airlines senior vice president of network strategy, said...

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Exclusive Data: Twenty-Five Percent of Consumers Say Retail, Online Grocery Digital Shift Will Stick
June 04, 2020

As sections of the United States economy continue to reopen, it is growing more apparent that consumers have no intention of reverting back to their pre-pandemic shopping habits. Instead of flocking back to brick-and-mortar shops, consumers are continuing to shop from the safety of their...

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Will Nevada Face The Pandemic’s Greatest And Most Sustained Impact?
June 03, 2020

The pandemic has impacted Nevada’s labor force more than any other state in the country, and it could continue to disrupt the Las Vegas economy years into the future. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Should Las Vegas Bet On Consumers Returning to Casinos?
June 03, 2020

Las Vegas casinos shut their doors in mid-March in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, sending Nevada’s unemployment rate to a worst-in-the-nation 28.2 percent (nearly twice the U.S. average). And although some of the biggest casinos plan to reopen Thursday, questions remain as to whether Las...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Michigan Tells Auto Insurers To Offer Reimbursements, Waivers
June 02, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. And Michigan is asking insurance companies to provide reimbursements or waivers to auto insurance policyholders. Get the Full Story Complete...

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OurCrowd Invites Investors To Join $100M Pandemic Fund
June 02, 2020

As the number of worldwide deaths from the coronavirus nears 400,000, the crowdfunding platform OurCrowd has launched a $100 million Pandemic Innovation Fund. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...