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

Lack Of Federal Aid Could Contribute To More Layoffs

Lack Of Federal Aid Could Contribute To More Layoffs
Lack Of Federal Aid Could Contribute To More Layoffs
October 02, 2020  |  Economy

The inability of lawmakers and the White House to pass a new stimulus relief package has fueled layoffs as companies say they can’t afford payroll,...

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US Extends Cruise Ship Ban As Industry Presses To Set Sail
US Extends Cruise Ship Ban As Industry Presses To Set Sail
October 01, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Any consumers still out there hoping to go on a cruise will now have to wait until at least after Halloween before they can cast...

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Pandemic Propels Big Demand For ‘Big-Box’ Warehouses
Pandemic Propels Big Demand For ‘Big-Box’ Warehouses
October 01, 2020  |  Retail

The demand for giant warehouses has surged due to the boost the COVID-19 crisis has given to eCommerce, a new report said. Get the Full...

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Walmart Unveils Pandemic-Inspired Store Design
Walmart Unveils Pandemic-Inspired Store Design
October 01, 2020  |  Retail

As major retailers get ready for a wave of October holiday shoppers, store design and safety is still top priority. Both Walmart and Target have...

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Subscription Merchants Navigate Post-COVID Trends
Subscription Merchants Navigate Post-COVID Trends
October 01, 2020  |  Subscription Commerce

By now, we all know about the runaway success of streaming entertainment services like Disney+, which had nearly 61 million paying subscribers by late July,...

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Mnuchin, Pelosi Fall Short Of Agreeing On New Stimulus Deal
Mnuchin, Pelosi Fall Short Of Agreeing On New Stimulus Deal
September 30, 2020  |  Economy

Despite talks over a two-day period to reach a compromise on a new stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin failed to...

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CDC’s New Guidance Will Do Little To Boost Brick-and-Mortar Holiday Shopping
CDC’s New Guidance Will Do Little To Boost Brick-and-Mortar Holiday Shopping
September 30, 2020  |  Retail

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines when it comes to celebrating and preparing for the COVID era’s holiday shopping season can be...

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Salesforce Sets Up ‘Work.com For Vaccines’ To Handle COVID-19 Programs
Salesforce Sets Up ‘Work.com For Vaccines’ To Handle COVID-19 Programs
September 30, 2020  |  Coronavirus

San Francisco-based Salesforce is gearing up for expected COVID-19 vaccination campaigns by setting up Work.com for Vaccines, which will “help governments and healthcare organizations more...

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Deep Dive: Why The Pandemic Is Pushing MENA Regulators To Upgrade Open Banking, Privacy Laws
Deep Dive: Why The Pandemic Is Pushing MENA Regulators To Upgrade Open Banking, Privacy Laws
September 30, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

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