Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds. In humans, the virus causes respiratory infections which are typically mild but, in rare cases, can be lethal. In cows and pigs they may cause diarrhea, while in chickens it can cause an upper respiratory disease.

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Kroger Advises Peers On Reopening Guidelines

Kroger Advises Peers On Reopening Guidelines
Kroger Advises Peers On Reopening Guidelines
April 24, 2020  |  Retail

In the absence of clear federal government direction, retailers are taking reopening guidelines into their own hands. The most notable example comes from Kroger, which...

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Restaurant Chain Pret A Manger Seeks €100m Loan
Restaurant Chain Pret A Manger Seeks €100m Loan
April 24, 2020  |  Retail

As it tries to restart and reshape its business following a lengthy closure, Pret A Manger is reportedly in discussions to bring in a €100m loan from...

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Digital Fraudsters Treat COVID As An Opportunity
Digital Fraudsters Treat COVID As An Opportunity
April 24, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

Incidences of account takeover (ATO) were up 347 percent and shipping fraud skyrocketed 391 percent, respectively, from 2018 to 2019, before anyone except virologists had...

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Deep Dive: How Banks Use Digital Technologies To Outlast The Coronavirus
Deep Dive: How Banks Use Digital Technologies To Outlast The Coronavirus
April 24, 2020  |  Banking

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Cannabis Companies Would Be Eligible For COVID-19 Relief Under Bill
Cannabis Companies Would Be Eligible For COVID-19 Relief Under Bill
April 24, 2020  |  Loans

Representatives from Colorado and Oregon, states known for liberal cannabis laws, want the cannabis industry to be included in future Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) legislation....

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How Curve, Neat Are Keeping Up With Customers’ Digital Banking Needs
How Curve, Neat Are Keeping Up With Customers’ Digital Banking Needs
April 24, 2020  |  Banking

For legacy financial institutions (FIs), winning customers' loyalty often comes down to offering innovative products and service. But with 80 percent of FIs still using...

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Banks Warn Replenished PPP Loan Funds May Already Be Spoken For
Banks Warn Replenished PPP Loan Funds May Already Be Spoken For
April 24, 2020  |  Loans

Banks are sounding the alarm that the upcoming funding round for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is likely already tapped. Get the Full Story...

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Google Slows Hiring, Cuts Marketing Amid COVID-19
Google Slows Hiring, Cuts Marketing Amid COVID-19
April 24, 2020  |  Google

The coronavirus’ impact has not eluded Google, which announced a hiring freeze and a slashing of marketing budgets on Thursday (April 23). Get the Full Story...

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