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)

Simon Property CEO Says ‘The Mall Is Safe’ Amid Rising Concerns Over Delta Variant
Simon Property CEO Says ‘The Mall Is Safe’ Amid Rising Concerns Over Delta Variant
August 03, 2021  |  Retail

Despite concerns that the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant could impact consumer spending as pandemic anxiety rises again and mask mandates are reintroduced across...

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US Hits Biden’s 70 Pct COVID Vax Goal
US Hits Biden’s 70 Pct COVID Vax Goal
August 02, 2021  |  Coronavirus

It’s a month later than President Joe Biden had hoped, but 70 percent of U.S. adults have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, according...

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Uber, Lyft Riders Return As Delta Variant Surges, Drivers Steer Clear
Uber, Lyft Riders Return As Delta Variant Surges, Drivers Steer Clear
August 02, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Uber and Lyft have finally started to see riders return to the on-demand transportation service, but that bounceback could be short-lived if the Delta variant...

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Cuomo Wants New York Businesses To Require COVID Vaccine
Cuomo Wants New York Businesses To Require COVID Vaccine
August 02, 2021  |  Coronavirus

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has asked bar and restaurant owners and other private business leaders to require all patrons to show proof of COVID-19...

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Broadway Theaters Will Require Vaccines For Audience, Performers And Staff
Broadway Theaters Will Require Vaccines For Audience, Performers And Staff
July 30, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theaters will require vaccinations for audience members, performers, backstage crew and staff for all performances through October 2021,...

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Restaurant Roundup: COVID Concerns Pervade As Diners Return to Bars
Restaurant Roundup: COVID Concerns Pervade As Diners Return to Bars
July 30, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

With COVID-19 cases once again on the rise, mass concern over the spread of the Delta variant and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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The Delta Variant’s War On Reopening Blazes Muddled Trail For Individuals And Businesses
The Delta Variant’s War On Reopening Blazes Muddled Trail For Individuals And Businesses
July 29, 2021  |  Coronavirus

After months of steady progress, with vaccines being given, Main Streets reopening and homebound consumers leaping at the chance to get back out there again,...

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Google Requires Vaccines In Delayed Office Return
Google Requires Vaccines In Delayed Office Return
July 28, 2021  |  Google

Google is postponing employees’ return to physical offices until October 18, and when people do come back to their desks, COVID-19 vaccinations will be required,...

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Today In Healthcare: The Push For Hybrid Healthcare IDs, France Requires COVID Passes And Digital IDs Could Curb Security Woes
Today In Healthcare: The Push For Hybrid Healthcare IDs, France Requires COVID Passes And Digital...
July 26, 2021  |  Healthcare

Today in healthcare, Demand is increasing for hybrid healthcare IDs with the increase in virtual and in-person visits and France is requiring travelers and diners...

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