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 Threatens to Extend Retailers’ Labor, Supply Chain Woes
Omicron Threatens to Extend Retailers’ Labor, Supply Chain Woes
November 30, 2021  |  Retail

With U.S. inflation above 6% and the new COVID-19 omicron variant quickly emerging across the world, retailers are bracing for the possibility that supply chain...

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Omicron COVID Variant May Slow Economic Growth, Drive Prices Up
Omicron COVID Variant May Slow Economic Growth, Drive Prices Up
November 29, 2021  |  Economy

With the arrival of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, growth prospects around the world could be in jeopardy, according to updates from rating agencies Fitch...

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Bitcoin Daily: CoinDCX Plans to Go Public; Russia Reports $5B in Crypto Transactions Per Year; Bitcoin Recovers Due to Positive Omicron Variant News
Bitcoin Daily: CoinDCX Plans to Go Public; Russia Reports $5B in Crypto Transactions Per Year;...
November 29, 2021  |  Bitcoin

CoinDCX, the first Indian cryptocurrency unicorn, will be pursuing an initial public offering (IPO) when allowed to by government regulators, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full...

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Inflation, COVID Harming EU Consumer Confidence 
Inflation, COVID Harming EU Consumer Confidence 
November 29, 2021  |  Economy

Inflation and a rise in new COVID-19 cases has led to a drop in consumer confidence in the European Union, the European Commission reported Monday...

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Omicron Variant Fails to Darken Black Friday Selling as Some Restrictions Return
Omicron Variant Fails to Darken Black Friday Selling as Some Restrictions Return
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

Discovered in South Africa on Nov. 25 with the first North American cases appearing in days, the new COVID-19 variant designated as Omicron is living...

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As Rolling COVID Disaster Turns to Omicron, Online Shopping Never More Important for Retailers
As Rolling COVID Disaster Turns to Omicron, Online Shopping Never More Important for Retailers
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

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US, Other Countries Restrict African Air Travel Over New COVID Variant
US, Other Countries Restrict African Air Travel Over New COVID Variant
November 28, 2021  |  Coronavirus

The U.S. is moving to restrict travel from several African countries, including all of South Africa, to try and curb the spread of the recently-discovered...

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Rising COVID Cases Hampering Europe’s Recovery
Rising COVID Cases Hampering Europe’s Recovery
November 24, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Europe’s shaky economic recovery could be derailed by a rise in new COVID-19 cases, which has led governments to place restrictions that could turn shoppers...

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Struggling NYC Bodegas Seek City Funding for Tech, Delivery Apps
Struggling NYC Bodegas Seek City Funding for Tech, Delivery Apps
November 23, 2021  |  Delivery

Quick-commerce grocery delivery services — JOKR, Gorillas and Fridge No More — have become part of the fabric of life in New York City, with...

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