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

Lyft Directs Drivers To Take Jobs At Amazon

Lyft Directs Drivers To Take Jobs At Amazon
Lyft Directs Drivers To Take Jobs At Amazon
March 28, 2020  |  Ridesharing

While the coronavirus forces consumers to stay inside, Amazon is joining forces with Lyft to attract drivers for grocery and package deliveries. Lyft has directed...

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Instacart Shoppers Plan Strike For Better COVID-19 Protections, Pay
Instacart Shoppers Plan Strike For Better COVID-19 Protections, Pay
March 27, 2020  |  Economy

Instacart shoppers plan to walk off the job on strike Monday (March 30), according to a Medium post Friday (March 27) by worker representatives. Shoppers are...

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US Spending Slows, Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low
US Spending Slows, Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low
March 27, 2020  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment in the U.S. is down to a three-and-a-half-year low due to the effects of the coronavirus and social distancing measures, and consumer spending...

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Google Pledges $800M To Help Struggling Businesses
Google Pledges $800M To Help Struggling Businesses
March 27, 2020  |  Economy

Google has announced that it will donate over $800 million to help businesses adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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ID2020: What’s Needed For Digital Identity In 2020
ID2020: What’s Needed For Digital Identity In 2020
March 27, 2020  |  Digital Identity

Who we are, where we’re headed and what this all looks like on the “other side” of the pandemic are topics on everyone’s mind right...

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COVID-19, Data Security, Shelved Madewell IPO Top This Week’s News
COVID-19, Data Security, Shelved Madewell IPO Top This Week’s News
March 27, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and...

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Today In Payments: Western Union Debuts Tool For Home Money Transfers; Target Pauses Curbside Pickup Plans
Today In Payments: Western Union Debuts Tool For Home Money Transfers; Target Pauses Curbside Pickup...
March 27, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Western Union is launching a new tool for people to send money from home over a voice or video call, and...

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Analysts: US Department Stores Can Ride Out COVID-19 Crisis For Several Months
Analysts: US Department Stores Can Ride Out COVID-19 Crisis For Several Months
March 27, 2020  |  Economy

America’s department stores are struggling, but some have the ability to ride out the coronavirus crisis for about eight months before liquidity becomes an issue,...

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