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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Europe Considers Lengthening COVID Lockdowns As Cases Climb

Europe Considers Lengthening COVID Lockdowns As Cases Climb
Europe Considers Lengthening COVID Lockdowns As Cases Climb
January 03, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Germany is preparing to continue its nationwide lockdowns through the end of January, a report from Financial Times (FT) says. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Banks May Withhold Stimulus Checks To Cover Overdraft Fees
Banks May Withhold Stimulus Checks To Cover Overdraft Fees
January 03, 2021  |  Bank Regulation

Some intended COVID-19 stimulus beneficiaries won’t see any money the federal government sends them through direct deposits because unpaid overdraft fees will more than consume...

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US Airlines: 2020 Losses May Land Above $35 Billion
US Airlines: 2020 Losses May Land Above $35 Billion
January 03, 2021  |  Travel Payments

U.S. airlines are likely to lose more than $35 billion in 2020, CNBC reported, citing public documents and analysts’ forecasts. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Inside The Mind Of The Digital-First Consumer
Inside The Mind Of The Digital-First Consumer
January 01, 2021  |  Digital Payments

The consumers who shopped for anything from groceries to sporting goods to cars in December of 2019 are completely different from the ones who shop...

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Movie Attendance Expected To Drop 25 Pct Post-COVID, Report Says
Movie Attendance Expected To Drop 25 Pct Post-COVID, Report Says
December 31, 2020  |  Retail

The head of a Southwestern-U.S. theater chain that has closed all its locations and reduced its employee headcount to five from 1,250 due to COVID-19...

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Restaurants Saw Record-Low Sales, Traffic The Week Before Christmas
Restaurants Saw Record-Low Sales, Traffic The Week Before Christmas
December 30, 2020  |  Retail

The week leading up to Christmas broke records in the restaurant industry this year, but not in a good way. For the week that ended...

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App Used To Plan Secret Parties Booted Off App Store, TikTok
App Used To Plan Secret Parties Booted Off App Store, TikTok
December 30, 2020  |  Coronavirus

An iOS app aimed at helping partiers find clandestine parties during the pandemic has been booted off Apple’s App Store platform. Get the Full Story...

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New SMB Stimulus Package Could Again Be Vulnerable To Fraud
New SMB Stimulus Package Could Again Be Vulnerable To Fraud
December 30, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

Although the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package passed by the White House this week includes $284 billion for small and mid-size businesses (SMBs), there are...

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Vaccine Distribution Issues Put Economic Recovery Hopes On Hold
Vaccine Distribution Issues Put Economic Recovery Hopes On Hold
December 30, 2020  |  Coronavirus

As anyone who has ever been through a long and agonizing wait knows, the longest part of any waiting period is always the end. With...

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