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

Coronavirus: CVS Health Looks To Hire 50,000 Workers; H&M Mulls Temporary Layoffs

Coronavirus: CVS Health Looks To Hire 50,000 Workers; H&M Mulls Temporary Layoffs
Coronavirus: CVS Health Looks To Hire 50,000 Workers; H&M Mulls Temporary Layoffs
March 23, 2020  |  Economy

Retailers are adapting their operations and rolling out initiatives amid COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Here are the latest updates from the retail...

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H&M To Leverage Supply Chain For Medical Deliveries
H&M To Leverage Supply Chain For Medical Deliveries
March 23, 2020  |  Delivery

Fashion brand H&M has announced it will use its extensive supply chain network to help hospitals in need of supplies like masks and gowns in...

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Home Loan Defaults Could Decimate Mortgage Servicers
Home Loan Defaults Could Decimate Mortgage Servicers
March 23, 2020  |  Economy

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is concerned that deferred and late mortgage payments due to lost jobs and reduced hours caused by the coronavirus could...

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Today In Payments: Default Fears Mount As China’s Banks Encourage Loans; Goldman, Morgan Stanley Predict Economic Devastation
Today In Payments: Default Fears Mount As China’s Banks Encourage Loans; Goldman, Morgan Stanley Predict...
March 23, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, state-owned financial institutions in China are offering incentives to boost consumer lending, and economists at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley predict...

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Uber CEO To Trump: Gig Workforce Needs Relief
Uber CEO To Trump: Gig Workforce Needs Relief
March 23, 2020  |  Economy

Gig economy workers suffering from lost wages due to the coronavirus are seeking relief from the federal government, as they are independent contractors and aren’t...

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Fed Unveils Plan To Aid Coronavirus-Wracked Consumers And Businesses
Fed Unveils Plan To Aid Coronavirus-Wracked Consumers And Businesses
March 23, 2020  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve launched a massive aid package on Monday (March 23) to prop up the coronavirus-devastated U.S. economy, unveiling up to $300 billion in...

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Jumia To Aid With Delivery Of Essentials In Africa
Jumia To Aid With Delivery Of Essentials In Africa
March 23, 2020  |  Economy

Nigeria-based eCommerce and payments startup Jumia is supporting the fight against COVID-19 in Africa by using its platform to offer information, delivery and supplies. Get...

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The Potential Of Restaurant Delivery Amid The Coronavirus
The Potential Of Restaurant Delivery Amid The Coronavirus
March 23, 2020  |  Today In Data

The coronavirus has caused many restaurants to stop table service and has put renewed focus on their abilities to manage and fulfill delivery orders. The popularity...

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