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

UK Digital Banks Can’t Disburse Gov’t Funds To COVID-19-Affected Firms

UK Digital Banks Can’t Disburse Gov’t Funds To COVID-19-Affected Firms
UK Digital Banks Can’t Disburse Gov’t Funds To COVID-19-Affected Firms
March 26, 2020  |  Economy

Digital banks that weren’t part of an earlier funding scheme lack the accreditation necessary to send relief to people affected by the coronavirus, according to...

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Airbnb Is Waiving Fees For Coronavirus Healthcare Workers
Airbnb Is Waiving Fees For Coronavirus Healthcare Workers
March 26, 2020  |  Economy

Airbnb said that it’s going to provide free or subsidized housing for coronavirus responders, according to a blog post by the company. Get the Full...

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The Appeal Of eCommerce Amid The Coronavirus
The Appeal Of eCommerce Amid The Coronavirus
March 26, 2020  |  Today In Data

Consumers have stepped up their activity in eCommerce, as they are not staying in hotels, eating in restaurant dining rooms or using public transit, per a...

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Why Going Digital Isn’t Quite A Blanket Solution For COVID-19
Why Going Digital Isn’t Quite A Blanket Solution For COVID-19
March 26, 2020  |  Economy

In a world where options for going out are severely limited by the national social distancing plan in place, using digital tools to bring the...

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Crowdfunding, Deferred Loan Payments Jumpstart SMB Relief
Crowdfunding, Deferred Loan Payments Jumpstart SMB Relief
March 26, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Each week, PYMNTS will round up some of the latest initiatives from governments, banks and FinTechs around the world to lend support for small businesses...

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Government Entities Face An eProcurement Wake-Up Call
Government Entities Face An eProcurement Wake-Up Call
March 26, 2020  |  B2B Payments

The U.S. economy has never seen a clearer picture of the consequences of friction in government procurement practices than it is witnessing right now. Get...

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The Therapist Is In, Online
The Therapist Is In, Online
March 26, 2020  |  Economy

Whoever knew being stuck at home could be so stressful? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Life Inside America On Lockdown
Life Inside America On Lockdown
March 26, 2020  |  Economy

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