Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds. In humans, the virus causes respiratory infections which are typically mild but, in rare cases, can be lethal. In cows and pigs they may cause diarrhea, while in chickens it can cause an upper respiratory disease.

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Omicron Sparked Uptick in Telemedicine Services, eCommerce

Omicron Sparked Uptick in Telemedicine Services, eCommerce
Omicron Sparked Uptick in Telemedicine Services, eCommerce
January 24, 2022  |  Connected Economy

The intersection of the December 2021 holiday shopping season with the omicron variant of COVID-19 made for a digital surge in retail purchases and healthcare...

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American Hospital Association, Others Press Congress for More COVID Money as Variants Strain Systems
American Hospital Association, Others Press Congress for More COVID Money as Variants Strain Systems
January 24, 2022  |  Healthcare

Struggling hospitals and healthcare providers are asking the U.S. government to disburse remaining Provider Relief Fund (PRF) relief monies, ­and expand them, as the toll...

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Airbnb CEO Plans to Work Remotely From Company Listings
Airbnb CEO Plans to Work Remotely From Company Listings
January 23, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is joining the ranks of individuals working remotely, Yahoo Finance reported Saturday (Jan. 22). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in Food Commerce: Delivery Hero Remanded After Probe; Friendly’s Turns to Fast-Casual
Today in Food Commerce: Delivery Hero Remanded After Probe; Friendly’s Turns to Fast-Casual
January 21, 2022  |  ResTech

Today in food commerce, Delivery Hero is ending its restaurant deals in Norway, and Friendly’s is opening a more digital-centric restaurant concept. Plus, Starbucks is...

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Restaurant Roundup: Friendly’s to Open Fast-Casual Concept; Starbucks Reverses Course on Vax Mandate
Restaurant Roundup: Friendly’s to Open Fast-Casual Concept; Starbucks Reverses Course on Vax Mandate
January 21, 2022  |  ResTech

With consumers’ digital ordering habits proving sticky almost two years after the initial outbreak of the pandemic, brands are readjusting to the new normal. Massachusetts-based,...

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High COVID-19 Alert in China Ahead of Lunar New Year
High COVID-19 Alert in China Ahead of Lunar New Year
January 17, 2022  |  Economy

Several Chinese cities cranked up their COVID-19 alert levels to high ahead of the Lunar New Year on Feb. 1, with the travel season related...

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Consumers Still Have ‘Appetite to Spend’ as Omicron Dip Seen as Temporary
Consumers Still Have ‘Appetite to Spend’ as Omicron Dip Seen as Temporary
January 17, 2022  |  Retail

Amidst a surge in the omicron variant of COVID-19 and a weaker-than-expected slump in December retail sales, pessimism has gotten the best of many consumers...

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Freight Costs, Labor Shortages Worsen US Grocery Shortages
Freight Costs, Labor Shortages Worsen US Grocery Shortages
January 16, 2022  |  Supply Chain

With a greater demand for groceries, high freight costs and labor shortages spurred by omicron, Reuters reported Sunday (Jan. 16) that processed food and fresh...

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