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

Austin Mayor Announces Cancellation Of SXSW Due To Coronavirus

Austin Mayor Announces Cancellation Of SXSW Due To Coronavirus
Austin Mayor Announces Cancellation Of SXSW Due To Coronavirus
March 07, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The annual music and culture festival SXSW in Austin, Texas has been canceled due to fears over the spreading of the coronavirus, according to a...

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As Virus Spreads, So Do Fraudsters – And The Data To Battle Them
As Virus Spreads, So Do Fraudsters – And The Data To Battle Them
March 06, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

This week in payments can be summed up, of course, in one word: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Boku CEO On Digital Content’s New Tailwind
Boku CEO On Digital Content’s New Tailwind
March 06, 2020  |  Merchant Innovation

On Dec. 1, 2019, there was no shortage of predictions about which stories would drive payments, commerce and the global financial ecosystem. Trade disputes, the connected...

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COVID-19 ‘Supply Buying’ Frenzy Keeps Patients – And Providers – At Risk
COVID-19 ‘Supply Buying’ Frenzy Keeps Patients – And Providers – At Risk
March 06, 2020  |  Retail

The laws of economics — supply and demand — state that as items become scarce, prices go up. The law of unintended consequences states that...

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Turning Retail Solutions To Crisis Mitigation
Turning Retail Solutions To Crisis Mitigation
March 05, 2020  |  International

At this point, the COVID-19 virus has gone global, with a foothold on every continent but Australia, an increasing caseload and, most disturbingly, a mortality...

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Coronavirus Update: Hiring Up; Scammers Target Firms; Rental Cos Reassure Consumers
Coronavirus Update: Hiring Up; Scammers Target Firms; Rental Cos Reassure Consumers
March 05, 2020  |  International

The coronavirus could have wide-reaching effects on the movie industry and malware, while it may not have impacted employment, among other sectors. Here are the latest updates...

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Congress Closes $8B Deal To Fight COVID-19
Congress Closes $8B Deal To Fight COVID-19
March 04, 2020  |  Safety and Security

Congress reached a deal on Wednesday (March 4) for an $8.3 billion bipartisan emergency funding package to fight the Coronavirus, according to reports. Get the...

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VP Pence To Meet With Airline Execs On Gathering Data To Fight Coronavirus
VP Pence To Meet With Airline Execs On Gathering Data To Fight Coronavirus
March 04, 2020  |  Safety and Security

Vice President Mike Pence is meeting with airline CEOs and an airline industry trade group on Wednesday (March 5) over Coronavirus concerns and data collection,...

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Businesses Take A Profitable Perspective On Coronavirus
Businesses Take A Profitable Perspective On Coronavirus
March 03, 2020  |  Retail

The outbreak is hardly over, but a sense of perspective – some of it decidedly unconventional – is settling over the global commerce picture. Get...

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