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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UK Considers Tax Hike On eComm Firms Powering Pandemic’s Digital Shift

UK Considers Tax Hike On eComm Firms Powering Pandemic’s Digital Shift
UK Considers Tax Hike On eComm Firms Powering Pandemic’s Digital Shift
February 07, 2021  |  Taxes

British lawmakers are exploring levying an extra tax on companies that benefited from COVID-19 and have summoned executives from major firms that could be affected...

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Biden Says Herd Immunity Doubtful By Summer’s End
Biden Says Herd Immunity Doubtful By Summer’s End
February 07, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Ahead of the big game on Sunday (Feb. 7), President Joe Biden expressed hope and optimism that next year, fans will be able to celebrate...

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UK Recovery May Be Hampered By Tight Borders Post-Vaccine
UK Recovery May Be Hampered By Tight Borders Post-Vaccine
February 05, 2021  |  Economy

Tight borders after the distribution of coronavirus vaccines will likely have a negative impact on economic recovery in the U.K., Ben Broadbent, deputy governor for...

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Costco Racks Up Stimulus Spend; Research Shows High-Income Consumers Will Save
Costco Racks Up Stimulus Spend; Research Shows High-Income Consumers Will Save
February 04, 2021  |  Economy

There were all kinds of questions in the public sphere as the second round of stimulus checks went out in early 2021. Would consumers actually spend them...

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IATA: Virus Spikes Endanger Air Travel’s 2021 Rebound
IATA: Virus Spikes Endanger Air Travel’s 2021 Rebound
February 04, 2021  |  Travel Payments

New coronavirus variants could jeopardize the recovery of the air travel industry, a report from Bloomberg says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Kylie Jenner, Gucci Lead Resurgence In Pop-Up Retail Concept
Kylie Jenner, Gucci Lead Resurgence In Pop-Up Retail Concept
February 03, 2021  |  Retail

Remember pop-up shops? The hottest trend in retail? In fact, 2018 was officially declared the year of the pop-up when it started to seem like just...

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New York State Tax Revenue Drops 10 Pct In 2020
New York State Tax Revenue Drops 10 Pct In 2020
February 03, 2021  |  Taxes

Local government sales tax collections dropped 10 percent in 2020, according to a press release from the state comptroller. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FinCEN Warns Of Health Insurance And Healthcare Fraud Related To COVID-19
FinCEN Warns Of Health Insurance And Healthcare Fraud Related To COVID-19
February 03, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Center (FinCEN) has issued an advisory against new scams involving healthcare or health insurance during the pandemic. Get the Full Story...

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Pandemic Surge In Cyberattacks Pounds Hospitals
Pandemic Surge In Cyberattacks Pounds Hospitals
February 02, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The COVID-19 pandemic and the development of vaccines to combat the coronavirus have triggered an increase in cyberattacks on hospitals and healthcare agencies — and...

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