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

Can One Startup Fill The US Coronavirus Testing Gap?
Can One Startup Fill The US Coronavirus Testing Gap?
March 19, 2020  |  Coronavirus

While there is no shortage of individual negative effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, the ongoing uncertainty of the pandemic’s effect on people in the U.S....

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Coronavirus Update: Alphabet Project May Have Privacy Concerns; More Scams May Loom With Gov Payments
Coronavirus Update: Alphabet Project May Have Privacy Concerns; More Scams May Loom With Gov Payments
March 19, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Google’s attempts to aid the world during the outbreak of the coronavirus could have privacy concerns, according to some U.S. senators. The new site, created...

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The Light At The End Of The COVID-19 Tunnel
The Light At The End Of The COVID-19 Tunnel
March 19, 2020  |  Coronavirus

It is easy to get a little bit confused when one takes a step back and looks at the unfolding public reaction to the COVID-19...

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COVID-19 Relief 101:  What’s Passed Already, What’s Up For Debate And What’s Next
COVID-19 Relief 101: What’s Passed Already, What’s Up For Debate And What’s Next
March 19, 2020  |  Coronavirus

While the COVID-19 has been a looming and growing threat on the global stage since almost the start of the new year, for U.S. citizens,...

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Hotels, Fashion Owners Considering Repurposing To Help Coronavirus Efforts
Hotels, Fashion Owners Considering Repurposing To Help Coronavirus Efforts
March 18, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Businesses that are in one lane, like hospitality and fashion, could be temporarily pivoting to help in the ongoing coronavirus crisis. For example, The Wall...

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COVID Retail Update: Mall Group Asks For Bailout
COVID Retail Update: Mall Group Asks For Bailout
March 18, 2020  |  Retail

For most retailers, this virus thing is starting to hurt. In fact, the current situation now has a nickname, courtesy of analysts at Jefferies: Closeageddon....

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Tencent’s Revenues Up 25 Pct As Consumers Use Digital Services
Tencent’s Revenues Up 25 Pct As Consumers Use Digital Services
March 18, 2020  |  Earnings

Thanks to the coronavirus, we’ve now entered the age of social distancing, where interactions will, at least for now, be done through zeros and ones....

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FedEx Looks To Fill Gap Created By Grounded Planes
FedEx Looks To Fill Gap Created By Grounded Planes
March 18, 2020  |  Delivery

Logistics and shipping company FedEx said it can pick up the slack caused by the grounding of several airliners due to the coronavirus outbreak, according...

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Mnuchin: Economy Will Come ‘Roaring Back’
Mnuchin: Economy Will Come ‘Roaring Back’
March 18, 2020  |  Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday (March 18) that the country won’t see Depression-like unemployment levels, walking back his previously reported comments that...

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