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

NuData: It’s Time For Businesses To Replace The Old ‘New Normal’ With A New One
NuData: It’s Time For Businesses To Replace The Old ‘New Normal’ With A New One
June 30, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

For almost a year and a half, we’ve heard the phrase “new normal” thrown around a lot to describe the massive shift in behavior created...

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Post-Pandemic US Consumer Sentiment Continues Upward Trend
Post-Pandemic US Consumer Sentiment Continues Upward Trend
June 25, 2021  |  Economy

The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index in June increased to 85.5 from May’s final reading of 82.9, the second-highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic...

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China’s Pandemic Border Restrictions To Stay In Place
China’s Pandemic Border Restrictions To Stay In Place
June 22, 2021  |  International

China’s border restrictions enacted for the COVID-19 pandemic are staying in place for a minimum of one year, with Beijing officials raising concerns over new...

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Walgreens Provides Incentive For Shoppers To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Walgreens Provides Incentive For Shoppers To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
June 22, 2021  |  Retail

Walgreens, which runs over 9,000 retail locations in America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, announced that shoppers who receive a coronavirus inoculation at...

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Walmart Rolls Out Digital Wallets For COVID Vaccine Records
Walmart Rolls Out Digital Wallets For COVID Vaccine Records
June 16, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Walmart is offering customers access to their health information through a free digital wallet, according to a press release. Users can then decide whether to...

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New COVID Outbreaks In Asia Threaten Global Supply Chain
New COVID Outbreaks In Asia Threaten Global Supply Chain
June 11, 2021  |  Coronavirus

New COVID-19 outbreaks in Asia have disrupted global supply chains and threaten to drag down the post-pandemic economic recovery, The Wall Street Journal reported on...

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PYMNTS Data Brief: 88 Pct Of SMBs Innovated For Pandemic — And Many Are Continuing
PYMNTS Data Brief: 88 Pct Of SMBs Innovated For Pandemic — And Many Are Continuing
June 09, 2021  |  Innovation

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) took a beating from the pandemic, and things admittedly looked grim on Main Street in 2020. With COVID now in...

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Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
Uber’s Signing Bonuses, Better Pay Lure Drivers Back On The Road
June 01, 2021  |  Gig Economy

When the pandemic hit, Uber drivers struggled as their business and tourism customers dropped and fears of COVID-19 grew. Now, with vaccination rates rising, Uber...

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Travel Numbers Surge, Leading To Long Airport Wait Times
Travel Numbers Surge, Leading To Long Airport Wait Times
May 28, 2021  |  Travel Payments

As vaccination rates climb and restrictions fall, people are making reservations with a look toward travel, but they are now facing long lines at the...

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