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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White House: New Vaccine Guidelines To Expand To Seniors 65+

White House: New Vaccine Guidelines To Expand To Seniors 65+
White House: New Vaccine Guidelines To Expand To Seniors 65+
January 12, 2021  |  Coronavirus

The Trump administration is expected to provide new COVID-19 vaccination guidelines that will include extending vaccine eligibility to anyone 65 years of age and older,...

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Pandemic Fuels Highest Demand For Personal Computers In 10 Years
Pandemic Fuels Highest Demand For Personal Computers In 10 Years
January 12, 2021  |  Retail

The COVID-19 pandemic is fueling a shift from mobile devices as personal computers (PCs) close 2020 with the biggest sales numbers in 10 years, according...

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NEW DATA: Even After Vaccine, 75 Pct Of US Consumers Still Want A Digital-First Shopping Experience
NEW DATA: Even After Vaccine, 75 Pct Of US Consumers Still Want A Digital-First Shopping...
January 12, 2021  |  Innovation

There are now roughly 6.7 million adults in the United States who have received the first dosage of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine and 151,000 who...

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Instacart Leads Debate Over Gig Economy Employee Vaccine Eligibility
Instacart Leads Debate Over Gig Economy Employee Vaccine Eligibility
January 11, 2021  |  Coronavirus

How much has grocery shopping changed since the pandemic started? There’s plenty of data from the consumer side as they have flocked to digital-first options....

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IRS Error Puts Stimulus Payments In Wrong Accounts
IRS Error Puts Stimulus Payments In Wrong Accounts
January 11, 2021  |  Economy

There were around 13 million defunct accounts that accidentally received stimulus check payments by the IRS, which the agency is now attempting to get to...

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Ripple, Second Stimulus Bill, Checkout Features Top This Week’s News
Ripple, Second Stimulus Bill, Checkout Features Top This Week’s News
January 08, 2021  |  The Weekender

In this week’s news, we saw more rules and breaks for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in a second stimulus bill, a suit against Ripple Labs...

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Today In Payments Around The World: US Halts Tariffs On French Products; China Considers More Stringent Online Oversight
Today In Payments Around The World: US Halts Tariffs On French Products; China Considers More...
January 08, 2021  |  News

In today’s top payments news around the world, the United States is halting tariffs on French products, while the Cyberspace Administration of China is considering...

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Stimulus Check Visa Debit Cards Being Mailed To 8 Million Households
Stimulus Check Visa Debit Cards Being Mailed To 8 Million Households
January 08, 2021  |  VISA

Roughly 8 million stimulus check Visa debit cards are being mailed to households this week, the U.S. Treasury Department said in a press release on...

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Do The Math: COVID Shows How Easily The Healthcare System Is Overwhelmed
Do The Math: COVID Shows How Easily The Healthcare System Is Overwhelmed
January 08, 2021  |  Healthcare

Even though he thinks waves of the coronavirus will be around for at least another year or two, LeanTaaS CEO Mohan Giridharadas said that at...

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