COVID-19

COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: cdc.gov

Flight, Hotel Travel Credits Set To Expire For Pandemic Cancellations

Flight, Hotel Travel Credits Set To Expire For Pandemic Cancellations
Flight, Hotel Travel Credits Set To Expire For Pandemic Cancellations
March 17, 2021  |  Travel Payments

Credits and IOUs for trips are poised to lapse in the near future, creating an upcoming conundrum for travelers, The Wall Street Journal reported. A...

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Just A Little Taste: Grocery Sampling Makes A Cautious Comeback
Just A Little Taste: Grocery Sampling Makes A Cautious Comeback
March 17, 2021  |  Retail

In the pre-COVID age, offering in-store free samples to grocery shoppers was one of the most effective ways to push the adoption of new products....

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Pandemic-Native Microbakeries Use Social Media To Attract At-Home Consumers
Pandemic-Native Microbakeries Use Social Media To Attract At-Home Consumers
March 16, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Just two months into the pandemic, in May 2020, Instagram announced Instagram Shop, whereby businesses can sell directly through their Instagram accounts. The feature unveiled...

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Pandemic Donuts Uses Social Commerce, Delivery To Thrive
Pandemic Donuts Uses Social Commerce, Delivery To Thrive
March 16, 2021  |  Startups

In the first round of lockdowns in March 2020, the food service industry experienced a massive shakeup. As consumers stayed indoors, establishments closed up shop...

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Ships To Start Transporting COVID Vaccines
Ships To Start Transporting COVID Vaccines
March 16, 2021  |  Coronavirus

COVID-19 vaccine distribution will soon be arriving via ships as well as planes to prevent a logistical jam that could lead to the shots piling...

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Bright Spots In Retail And Economy Amid The Pandemic
Bright Spots In Retail And Economy Amid The Pandemic
March 16, 2021  |  Today In Data

Swedish fashion retailer H&M has reported that most of its global stores have reopened after pandemic-related closures. In eCommerce, Walmart appears to have a much greater share of the total food...

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Uptick In Spring Break Weekend Flights Gives Airlines Confidence
Uptick In Spring Break Weekend Flights Gives Airlines Confidence
March 15, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Airline reservations are up in the U.S., with more action recorded this past weekend for spring break than at any other time period in the...

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Fauci Warns Against Removing COVID Restrictions Too Soon
Fauci Warns Against Removing COVID Restrictions Too Soon
March 15, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Chief White House Medical Advisor Anthony Fauci warned state leaders on Sunday (March 14) against easing their COVID-19 restrictions, as reported by CNBC. Appearing on...

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Ready Or Not, The ‘Great Reopening’ Is Underway
Ready Or Not, The ‘Great Reopening’ Is Underway
March 15, 2021  |  Coronavirus

As vaccines are being distributed worldwide, a return to something that looks a lot like pre-pandemic normal could be coming soon. And in some places,...

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