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

EU Eases State Aid For Cos. As Banks Worldwide Pledge Help Funding
EU Eases State Aid For Cos. As Banks Worldwide Pledge Help Funding
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The coronavirus is spurring governments and companies to take action to help businesses and individuals. Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus around the...

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FTC Calls For Safety Measures As Coronavirus Cases Grow
FTC Calls For Safety Measures As Coronavirus Cases Grow
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is prioritizing measures to ensure the health and safety of U.S. residents as they hunker down amid the coronavirus pandemic....

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Trump Seeks Up To $1,000 For Each American Impacted By Coronavirus
Trump Seeks Up To $1,000 For Each American Impacted By Coronavirus
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

President Donald Trump is reportedly discussing the possibility of sending Americans $1,000 checks to help with the economic hardships brought on by the coronavirus, according...

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Food Focus Shifts To Takeout, Delivery; McDonald’s, Doordash To Help Franchisees, Workers; Blue Apron Stock Up
Food Focus Shifts To Takeout, Delivery; McDonald’s, Doordash To Help Franchisees, Workers; Blue Apron Stock...
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The dining industry — from quick-service restaurants (QSRs) to on-demand delivery platforms — is making preparations to contend with the coronavirus. Here are the latest...

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Zuckerberg Announces $1K Boost For Facebook Employees
Zuckerberg Announces $1K Boost For Facebook Employees
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Full-time Facebook employees will see a financial boost of $1,000 in their upcoming paychecks as the tech giant moves to assist workers during the coronavirus...

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US Gov’t Talks With Big Tech About Tracking Coronavirus
US Gov’t Talks With Big Tech About Tracking Coronavirus
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

The U.S. government is reportedly in talks with big tech companies about coming up with a way to use location services on cellphones to track...

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Uber, Lime Pause Some Ridesharing Services
Uber, Lime Pause Some Ridesharing Services
March 17, 2020  |  Coronavirus

In an effort to restrict the growth of COVID-19, Uber has started to halt its pooled rides option in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s Uber...

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Today In Payments: COVID-19 Restrictions Put Half Of US Jobs At Risk; Finablr On Verge Of Collapse
Today In Payments: COVID-19 Restrictions Put Half Of US Jobs At Risk; Finablr On Verge...
March 17, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, experts say 50 percent of people could lose their jobs due to current restrictions in place to prevent the spread of...

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Apple/Disney: Is Apple About To Make The Happiest Acquisition On Earth?
Apple/Disney: Is Apple About To Make The Happiest Acquisition On Earth?
March 17, 2020  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

The latest rumors about Apple buying Walt Disney Co. aren’t new – they go back to Disney’s 2006 acquisition of Pixar. That made late Pixar...

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