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’ Contagion Spreads Across Travel Ecosystem

Coronavirus’ Contagion Spreads Across Travel Ecosystem
Coronavirus’ Contagion Spreads Across Travel Ecosystem
March 13, 2020  |  Economy

New travel curbs imposed by President Donald Trump as the coronavirus spreads will send seismic shudders throughout the travel ecosystem — and by extension, the...

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Looking Toward Post-COVID Retail
Looking Toward Post-COVID Retail
March 12, 2020  |  Economy

“All things must pass,” as George Harrison said. For retailers looking at stockouts, empty stores and the worst still to come, talk of recovery might...

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Coronavirus: Disneyland Closes, Stock Selloff Threatens Valuations Of Apple, Microsoft
Coronavirus: Disneyland Closes, Stock Selloff Threatens Valuations Of Apple, Microsoft
March 12, 2020  |  Economy

The coronavirus could have far-reaching effects on the workplace, investing and tourism. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the world. Get the...

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Hackers Scam Consumers By Posing As Health Organizations
Hackers Scam Consumers By Posing As Health Organizations
March 12, 2020  |  Economy

Hackers around the world are taking advantage of coronavirus fears by posing as organizations like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and...

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Coronavirus: Meituan Provides ‘Shields’ To Customers; Viking, Princess, Stop Cruises
Coronavirus: Meituan Provides ‘Shields’ To Customers; Viking, Princess, Stop Cruises
March 12, 2020  |  Economy

The coronavirus could have far-reaching effects on food delivery, travel and the economy as a whole, while the impacts on grocery inventory might be shorter-term. Here are...

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Today In Payments: Paris Convicts 6 In $50M Impersonation Plot; Wirecard Partners With Klarna For Payments
Today In Payments: Paris Convicts 6 In $50M Impersonation Plot; Wirecard Partners With Klarna For...
March 12, 2020  |  News

In today’s top payments news, in Paris, six men were convicted of an impersonation plot that garnered $50 million, and Wirecard has partnered with Klarna...

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The Innovative ‘Green Shoots’ Growing Out Of COVID-19’s Scorched Earth
The Innovative ‘Green Shoots’ Growing Out Of COVID-19’s Scorched Earth
March 12, 2020  |  Economy

There seem to be countless sources of collateral damage associated with the unexpected appearance of COVID-19 in early 2020 – the shutdown of production in...

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Coronavirus Update: Italy Closes Most Retailers; CME Group Closes Trading Floor; Amazon Establishes Relief Fund
Coronavirus Update: Italy Closes Most Retailers; CME Group Closes Trading Floor; Amazon Establishes Relief Fund
March 12, 2020  |  Economy

Under siege by the coronavirus, the Italian government has ordered the closures of all retailers barring pharmacies and grocers, according to published reports Wednesday (March...

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