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

Today In Healthcare: The Push For Hybrid Healthcare IDs, France Requires COVID Passes And Digital IDs Could Curb Security Woes
Today In Healthcare: The Push For Hybrid Healthcare IDs, France Requires COVID Passes And Digital...
July 26, 2021  |  Healthcare

Today in healthcare, Demand is increasing for hybrid healthcare IDs with the increase in virtual and in-person visits and France is requiring travelers and diners...

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France Requires ‘COVID Passes’ For Travel, Dining Out 
France Requires ‘COVID Passes’ For Travel, Dining Out 
July 26, 2021  |  International

The French parliament has passed a new law requiring all health workers to get vaccinated, and has also mandated special COVID passes for anyone who...

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Some Second Thoughts As ‘Here To Stay’ And ‘New Normal’ Predictions Rise
Some Second Thoughts As ‘Here To Stay’ And ‘New Normal’ Predictions Rise
July 26, 2021  |  Digital Payments

Here’s an interesting experiment: Search the phrase “here to stay” in Google News. Among the range of concepts and trends that pundits expect to outlive...

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In The Heat Of Summer, US Business Activity Cools
In The Heat Of Summer, US Business Activity Cools
July 23, 2021  |  Economy

Business activity in the U.S. grew at a moderate pace in July for the second consecutive month, suggesting economic cooling in what was predicted to...

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Singapore Retailers Hurt By New COVID Restrictions
Singapore Retailers Hurt By New COVID Restrictions
July 23, 2021  |  International

Singapore on Friday (July 23) unveiled an $808 million aid package — 1.1 billion in that country’s currency — aimed at helping workers and businesses...

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Recovery’s Future Hangs Between The Two Faces Of Fall: Fear And Optimism
Recovery’s Future Hangs Between The Two Faces Of Fall: Fear And Optimism
July 22, 2021  |  Economy

As of mid-July, just under half (49.3 percent) of Americans report being vaccinated and roughly 57 percent are halfway there with a single dose. While...

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Consumer Price Index Hits Highest Level In 13 Years
Consumer Price Index Hits Highest Level In 13 Years
July 13, 2021  |  Economy

The consumer price index (CPI) is up 0.9 percent in June and 5.4 percent over the last 12 months, marking the highest increases since August...

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Clorox Stocks Tank As Pandemic Demand Fades
Clorox Stocks Tank As Pandemic Demand Fades
July 01, 2021  |  Retail

Clorox is one of the financial casualties in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, as an obsessively cleaning population eased disinfecting protocols as the world...

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The EU Unveils Its COVID Travel Passport
The EU Unveils Its COVID Travel Passport
July 01, 2021  |  International

The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation went into effect on Thursday (July 1), making it easier for citizens and residents of the EU who have...

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