Safaricom, the largest telecom company in Kenya, said that it was going to waive fees for M-Pesa, the country’s largest digital money service, to help with the spread of the coronavirus in the country, according to a report by TechCrunch. Get the Full Story Complete...
After reaching its full volume on its inaugural day, an Alphabet-run site to screen individuals for the coronavirus is no longer taking appointments. The Verily healthcare unit made the site available on Sunday (March 15) in collaboration with American government officials, Bloomberg reported. Get the...
Uber is pledging to deliver free meals to first responders and healthcare workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic across the U.S. and Canada. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
As carriers face the impacts of plummeting bookings, airlines in the United States are reportedly in discussions with the government to receive up to $50 billion in aid. The help could encompass cash grants, loans backed by the government or other measures, with the inclusion...
Uber has announced that it is going to provide compensation for drivers directly affected by the coronavirus, which would include a diagnosis or being in an area of quarantine, the company said in a blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
The coronavirus could have far-reaching effects on coffee shops, retail stores and restaurants. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
An online portal to help people determine if they need to be tested for the coronavirus was developed on Monday (March 16) as a pilot in San Francisco by Verily, a sibling of Google and parent Alphabet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, MGM Resorts International’s and Wynn Resorts Ltd.’s casinos will be taken out of operation. The eight Las Vegas strip resorts of MGM Resorts will be shuttered “until further notice,” while the Encore and Wynn casinos of Wynn Resorts will...
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...
