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

Today In Payments: Toast Reduces Headcount Amid Coronavirus; SBA Faces Difficulties With Relief Loans

Today In Payments: Toast Reduces Headcount Amid Coronavirus; SBA Faces Difficulties With Relief Loans
Today In Payments: Toast Reduces Headcount Amid Coronavirus; SBA Faces Difficulties With Relief Loans
April 08, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Toast is decreasing its headcount amid the coronavirus, and Amazon is halting its shipping service as it needs workers for more...

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Alipay Rolls Out Digital Tools To Support Wuhan Businesses
Alipay Rolls Out Digital Tools To Support Wuhan Businesses
April 08, 2020  |  Economy

Wuhan, China – the epicenter of the disease when the COVID-19 virus exploded onto the world scene – is very slowly coming back to life....

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Hong Kong Approves $17.7B Coronavirus Relief Package 
Hong Kong Approves $17.7B Coronavirus Relief Package 
April 08, 2020  |  Economy

Hong Kong has approved a $17.7 billion relief package to help households and businesses financially crippled by the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete...

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64 Pct Of Consumers Want Government To Save SMBs
64 Pct Of Consumers Want Government To Save SMBs
April 08, 2020  |  Economy

Hundreds of billions of dollars, earmarked to save small to mid-sized businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Mastercard Hitches A Ride With Uber To Provide Free Meals To UK Medical Staff
Mastercard Hitches A Ride With Uber To Provide Free Meals To UK Medical Staff
April 08, 2020  |  Delivery

Between the political sparring over Brexit and the medical battle against COVID-19, British leaders are reeling in their fight to avoid “anarchy in the U.K.”...

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Reflect And Pivot: Enduring Strength For Difficult Times
Reflect And Pivot: Enduring Strength For Difficult Times
April 08, 2020  |  Economy

Ekata Vice President and General Manager, APAC, Tom Donlea had recently moved to Singapore to open new offices when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. It’s bad,...

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Panera Dials Up Online Grocery Business
Panera Dials Up Online Grocery Business
April 08, 2020  |  Retail

Panera Bread has entered the online grocery business. With its large number of storefronts and the advertising clout it could put behind the move, the...

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The Continued Rise Of eCommerce Shopping In Challenging Times
The Continued Rise Of eCommerce Shopping In Challenging Times
April 08, 2020  |  Today In Data

Online grocery sales have spiked because of the coronavirus, but the sector had been heading toward a breakout year. It’s a tough call as to whether...

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