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

CVS Boosts Q4 Revenue With Focus On COVID Testing, Vaccines

CVS Boosts Q4 Revenue With Focus On COVID Testing, Vaccines
CVS Boosts Q4 Revenue With Focus On COVID Testing, Vaccines
February 16, 2021  |  Retail

CVS said on Tuesday (Feb. 16) that it is re-entering the Obamacare health plan market next year, and that its multi-pronged response to COVID has...

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Data Shows Lower-Income COVID-19 Aid Recipients Quickly Spend The Funds
Data Shows Lower-Income COVID-19 Aid Recipients Quickly Spend The Funds
February 15, 2021  |  Economy

Lower-income recipients of COVID-19 relief payments are quickly spending the money they get, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Feb. 14), citing data gleaned from...

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UK’s 2020 Economy Worst In 300 Years
UK’s 2020 Economy Worst In 300 Years
February 12, 2021  |  Economy

The economy in the U.K. contracted 9.9 percent in 2020, the worst year on record since 1709, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in...

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Businesses, Consumers On Different COVID Recovery Timetables
Businesses, Consumers On Different COVID Recovery Timetables
February 11, 2021  |  Economy

With vaccines being rolled out and an end in sight, the temptation is to start whiningly asking “are we there yet?” when it comes to...

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US Unemployment Declines For Fourth Consecutive Week
US Unemployment Declines For Fourth Consecutive Week
February 11, 2021  |  Economy

The number of Americans who filed for new jobless claims for the week ending Feb. 6 dropped for the fourth consecutive week, continuing the downward...

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Target Offers Employees Pay, Transportation To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Target Offers Employees Pay, Transportation To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
February 10, 2021  |  Retail

Target is encouraging its employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering two hours of pay for each vaccine dose, as well as a free...

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Safe Travels Post-Pandemic: Latest Efforts Underway In Digital Vaccine Passports
Safe Travels Post-Pandemic: Latest Efforts Underway In Digital Vaccine Passports
February 10, 2021  |  Economy

Is it safe to travel yet? As the COVID-19 vaccine is (slowly) rolling out, the answer to that question is inching ever closer to yes...

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Consumer Price Index Still Up After Pandemic Slump
Consumer Price Index Still Up After Pandemic Slump
February 10, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

The cost of U.S. consumer goods and services went up again in January, as inflation remained largely unwavering. The January Consumer Price Index (CPI), which...

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