Coronavirus

Coronavirus
What 2K Consumers Told PYMNTS About How COVID-19 Changed Their Daily Lives
March 16, 2020

On March 6, at the end of the first week that the coronavirus roiled markets and rocked the U.S., PYMNTS asked 2,128 U.S. consumers to tell us about its impact on how they work, travel, eat, shop and play. Karen Webster said their responses across...

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Coronavirus Triggers Historic Crumbling Of China’s Economy
March 16, 2020

Economic damage in China is worse than anticipated — factory production experienced its fastest downward spiral in 30 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday (March 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Why Hoarding Toilet Paper Ain’t A Charmin’ Sign of Things to Come
March 16, 2020

Hoarding is never pretty, and rationing goods in response to hoarding is never pretty either. 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 daily newsletter,...

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Coronavirus update: Walmart, CVS, Target Pledge To Set Up Testing Sites; Google Works On Site...
March 16, 2020

Google and its sister company Verily are launching a pilot COVID-19 testing website on Monday (March 16) that initially be limited to the San Francisco Bay area, according to published reports.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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US Movie Box Offices See Worst Weekend In 20 Years
March 16, 2020

Movie ticket sales saw their lowest numbers in two decades this past weekend in the U.S., with the coronavirus fears keeping many filmgoers in the confines of their own homes instead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Israel To Use Terrorism-Tracking Tech To Fight Virus Spread
March 15, 2020

The government in Israel approved cell phone tracking in an effort to contain the coronavirus as the number of those infected rose to 213 on Sunday (March 15) and people were advised to self-quarantine, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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NY Crypto Cos. Ordered To Create Coronavirus Emergency Plans
March 15, 2020

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) sent a letter to the approximate 18 cryptocurrency firms it regulates saying they have 30 days to submit a contingency plan in the face of the coronavirus epidemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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American Airlines Suspends Most Long International Flights Through May
March 15, 2020

American Airlines is curbing its flights for the next month or so in response to the deadly coronavirus, which has been exacerbated by international travel in recent weeks, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...