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Blockchain Vaccination Tracking Solution VitalPass Rolls Out In Colombia
May 18, 2021

The first blockchain solution to track COVID-19 vaccinations in Latin America is being launched in Colombia, with plans to expand to more countries in the region, according to a Tuesday (May 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Turkey Issues Vaccine ID Cards For International Travel
May 18, 2021

Turkey has introduced a COVID-19 vaccine ID card for its citizens. It is available through an online app that keeps track of COVID-19 contacts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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WHO Chief Warns Of Ongoing Pandemic Despite Vaccines, Less Restrictions
May 17, 2021

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the pandemic is far from over even with high vaccination rates, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Fed Survey: 1 In 4 Adults ‘Worse Off’ In 2020 Than Before Pandemic
May 17, 2021

We may be getting through the pandemic, with light at the end of the proverbial tunnel, but the economic impacts still appear to be lingering. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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New Jobless Claims Tumble Again, Beating Expectations
May 13, 2021

Initial jobless claims tumbled to 473,000, beating expectations and marking a new record low from the pandemic’s historic highs.  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...

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Historic Unemployment Numbers Collide With Record Demand For Workers
May 11, 2021

While U.S. President Joe Biden has continued advocating for the necessity of boosted jobless benefits, employers say they are having trouble getting workers to fill available jobs, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday (May 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Newsom Unveils California Stimulus Plan That Would Give Triple Payments
May 10, 2021

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $100 billion stimulus plan to triple the state’s direct cash assistance program and reach around two-thirds of the state’s residents, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (May 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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WHO: India Has ‘More transmittable’ COVID Strain
May 10, 2021

A coronavirus strain first spotted in India was classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a “variant of concern,” and preliminary studies have shown it may be more transmissible than some other variants, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday (May 10). Get the Full...

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US Chamber Of Commerce Calls For End Of Boosted Unemployment
May 07, 2021

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling on Capitol Hill to pull the plug on enhanced unemployment benefits enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Friday (May 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...