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

Restaurants Leverage Learnings From Previous Outbreaks to Take on Omicron  

Restaurants Leverage Learnings From Previous Outbreaks to Take on Omicron  
Restaurants Leverage Learnings From Previous Outbreaks to Take on Omicron  
December 22, 2021  |  ResTech

The rapid spread of the omicron variant may spell bad news for the restaurant industry, but today’s eateries are better able to handle the challenges...

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Why Some People’s Credit Scores Spiked During COVID
Why Some People’s Credit Scores Spiked During COVID
December 16, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

The early months of the pandemic saw businesses close their doors, putting millions of people out of work. At the same time, there was a...

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WHO: Omicron Could Have ‘Major Impact’ on Pandemic
WHO: Omicron Could Have ‘Major Impact’ on Pandemic
December 10, 2021  |  Economy

The World Health Organization sounded a hopeful-yet-cautious note this week on the omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Confidence Meets COVID as Adaptable Industries Feel More Ready for Omicron
Confidence Meets COVID as Adaptable Industries Feel More Ready for Omicron
December 10, 2021  |  Economy

It’s Omicron’s turn to capsize buoyant predictions and plans of recent months — or is it? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Omicron Variant Fails to Darken Black Friday Selling as Some Restrictions Return
Omicron Variant Fails to Darken Black Friday Selling as Some Restrictions Return
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

Discovered in South Africa on Nov. 25 with the first North American cases appearing in days, the new COVID-19 variant designated as Omicron is living...

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As Rolling COVID Disaster Turns to Omicron, Online Shopping Never More Important for Retailers
As Rolling COVID Disaster Turns to Omicron, Online Shopping Never More Important for Retailers
November 29, 2021  |  Retail

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Europe’s COVID Spike Leads to Slump in Payments Stocks
Europe’s COVID Spike Leads to Slump in Payments Stocks
November 23, 2021  |  Stock Index

Visa, Mastercard and other payments stocks were on the decline on Tuesday (Nov. 23) amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in Europe. Get the Full...

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Protests Heat up Across Europe Over Renewed COVID Restrictions
Protests Heat up Across Europe Over Renewed COVID Restrictions
November 22, 2021  |  Economy

Protests are erupting across Europe as renewed COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns are implemented amid escalating cases of the virus. Austria, in its fourth national lockdown,...

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