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

Retroactive Jobless Payments A Sticking Point In Coronavirus Stimulus Talks

Retroactive Jobless Payments A Sticking Point In Coronavirus Stimulus Talks
Retroactive Jobless Payments A Sticking Point In Coronavirus Stimulus Talks
December 07, 2020  |  Economy

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to haggle over what should be in the next coronavirus stimulus bill, with the question of whether...

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J.P. Morgan Chase Adds Voice To Stimulus Debate
J.P. Morgan Chase Adds Voice To Stimulus Debate
December 07, 2020  |  Economy

One of the nation’s largest financial institutions (FIs) is quietly pushing for another round of stimulus funding, with the focus on helping jobless workers and...

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Airbnb Launches Nonprofit To Provide Housing During Crises
Airbnb Launches Nonprofit To Provide Housing During Crises
December 07, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Airbnb has launched a new nonprofit — Airbnb.org — to offer assistance during this time of crisis and extend temporary housing to frontline workers, refugees,...

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The Long Walk Back To ‘Normal’
The Long Walk Back To ‘Normal’
December 07, 2020  |  Today In Data

Though the COVID-19 vaccine is officially open for business today in the U.K., consumers worldwide are readying themselves for what they believe will be a long...

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The Most Wonderful Time Of the Year … For Alexa-Enabled Trees, Pizza Blankets And Doritos Sweaters
The Most Wonderful Time Of the Year … For Alexa-Enabled Trees, Pizza Blankets And Doritos...
December 05, 2020  |  Retail

Special deals and promotions from merchants are nothing new to the holiday season. In fact, they’re as much a part of annual year-end celebrations as...

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The Changing Shape Of Customers’ Wants And Needs In The Digital Age
The Changing Shape Of Customers’ Wants And Needs In The Digital Age
December 04, 2020  |  Today In Data

No matter what type of transaction is under discussion, whether it’s B2B or B2C, in the data-driven, post COVID-19 world, the expectations on both sides of every...

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DATA: Digital-First Consumers Want The COVID-19 Vaccine, But It Won’t Change Their Digital-First Habits
DATA: Digital-First Consumers Want The COVID-19 Vaccine, But It Won’t Change Their Digital-First Habits
December 04, 2020  |  Coronavirus

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Grocery Round-Up: Digital-First Delivers For Kroger, Another Instacart Pair-Up And Hoarding Round 2
Grocery Round-Up: Digital-First Delivers For Kroger, Another Instacart Pair-Up And Hoarding Round 2
December 03, 2020  |  Retail

The dishes are cleared, the leftovers are largely eaten and the world of grocery shopping is settling down to normal as Thanksgiving week 2020 passes...

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