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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Mnuchin: US Must Spend To Save Economy Amid COVID-19

Mnuchin: US Must Spend To Save Economy Amid COVID-19
Mnuchin: US Must Spend To Save Economy Amid COVID-19
April 22, 2020  |  Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said while he is sensitive to concerns over increasing federal debt, it’s essential to spend money to rescue the economy...

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Today In Payments: Facebook Closes $5.7B Deal For Stake In Reliance Jio; GM Shutters Its Car-Sharing Platform
Today In Payments: Facebook Closes $5.7B Deal For Stake In Reliance Jio; GM Shutters Its...
April 22, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Facebook closed a $5.7 billion deal for a minority stake in India’s Reliance Jio, and GM shut down its car-sharing company,...

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Amazon Teams With Food Banks To Deliver Meals To People In Need
Amazon Teams With Food Banks To Deliver Meals To People In Need
April 22, 2020  |  Delivery

Amazon is delivering six million meals to underserved populations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company announced. Get the Full Story Complete...

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House Expected To OK $300 Billion+ In Fresh PPP Loan Money on Thursday
House Expected To OK $300 Billion+ In Fresh PPP Loan Money on Thursday
April 22, 2020  |  Economy

The House is anticipated to pass a $484 billion coronavirus economic relief bill on Thursday (April 23), which was approved by the Senate on Tuesday...

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China’s Alibaba, JD Start Booking Services For Coronavirus Testing
China’s Alibaba, JD Start Booking Services For Coronavirus Testing
April 22, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. government, after its initial attempt, has still not rolled out a national testing program for the coronavirus. Nonetheless, two Chinese eCommerce giants are...

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How To Secure 5G — And The Internet Of Things Too
How To Secure 5G — And The Internet Of Things Too
April 22, 2020  |  Internet of Things

The coronavirus has forced us to embrace the connected age in ways we might not have dreamed of a few short months ago. Work from...

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Expedia Reportedly Near Deal To Sell $1 Billion Stake To Silver Lake And Apollo
Expedia Reportedly Near Deal To Sell $1 Billion Stake To Silver Lake And Apollo
April 22, 2020  |  Partnerships

Well-known private-equity firms Silver Lake and Apollo are poised to buy a $1 billion minority stake in Seattle-based travel listing giant Expedia Group Inc., according to The...

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Retail’s Challenges And Opportunities Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Retail’s Challenges And Opportunities Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
April 22, 2020  |  Today In Data

Lord & Taylor is mulling a bankruptcy filing as the coronavirus lockdown continues to negatively impact nonessential retail, while JCPenney recently skipped an interest payment. But in grocery, GrubMarket is taking the hybrid...

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