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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June Spending Up But Delta Variant Darkens Outlook
June Spending Up But Delta Variant Darkens Outlook
July 30, 2021  |  Economy

The spreading Delta variant is casting a dark shadow over the U.S. economic outlook despite June’s 1 percent increase in household spending, The Wall Street...

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Biden Urges $100 Incentive Payments For Newly Vaccinated
Biden Urges $100 Incentive Payments For Newly Vaccinated
July 29, 2021  |  Coronavirus

President Joe Biden has called on state and local leaders to make $100 payments to newly vaccinated Americans, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get...

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Today In Healthcare: Spot Fundraising Round Nets $17.5M, Medical Industry Sees Digital Transformation
Today In Healthcare: Spot Fundraising Round Nets $17.5M, Medical Industry Sees Digital Transformation
July 29, 2021  |  Healthcare

Today in healthcare, InsurTech startup Spot snatches $17.5 million in funding, and the medical industry has adapted to a digital, consumer-based care model. Plus, Hollywood...

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Hollywood Joins Corporate America, Government Leaders On COVID-19 Vax Watch
Hollywood Joins Corporate America, Government Leaders On COVID-19 Vax Watch
July 29, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Not even Hollywood magic is enough to keep the COVID-19 pandemic from shutting down TV and movie sets. Questions about vaccinations and positive tests are...

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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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Visa Mobility Study: Most Want Contactless Payments On Public Trans
Visa Mobility Study: Most Want Contactless Payments On Public Trans
July 29, 2021  |  VISA

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Employers Worry About Office Return Mandates As Delta Variant Surges
Employers Worry About Office Return Mandates As Delta Variant Surges
July 28, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Companies with office workers returning to in-person offices in the fall might be set back by the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, which have had...

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Today In Healthcare: Using AI To Fight Healthcare Fraud, Delta Variant Triggers More Vax Mandates And InComm Partners With Convey Health On OTC
Today In Healthcare: Using AI To Fight Healthcare Fraud, Delta Variant Triggers More Vax Mandates...
July 27, 2021  |  Healthcare

Today in healthcare, a study finds few companies use artificial intelligence (AI) in the fight against healthcare fraud, waste and abuse, and InComm Payments has...

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Mounting Pressure To Push The Vaccine While Protecting SMBs
Mounting Pressure To Push The Vaccine While Protecting SMBs
July 27, 2021  |  Coronavirus

They tried the carrot — motivating consumers to get their vaccines with free doughnuts, time off from work, discounts on consumer goods. And the incentives, paired...

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