pandemic

A pandemic is a disease outbreak that spreads across countries or continents. It affects more people and takes more lives than an epidemic.

Amazon Announces New Warehouse Limits Due To Virus Surge
Amazon Announces New Warehouse Limits Due To Virus Surge
July 14, 2020  |  Amazon

Amazon will be restricting its storage capacities in warehouses as the coronavirus continues to surge and the holidays are still ahead, a company blog post...

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Trivago’s Axel Hefer Says Falling Travel Demand Connected To Virus Surge
Trivago’s Axel Hefer Says Falling Travel Demand Connected To Virus Surge
July 14, 2020  |  Travel Payments

The surge in coronavirus cases has caused interest in travel to drop, according to CNBC, speaking with Trivago chief executive Axel Hefer. Hefer attributed the...

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Europe Reopens, Shopping Spree Underway
Europe Reopens, Shopping Spree Underway
July 14, 2020  |  Europe

The phrase “shop ‘til you drop” hasn’t been used for months as the world hunkered down to stop the spread of COVID-19. But all that’s...

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OCC Tells Banks Not To Hide Under The Cover Of COVID
OCC Tells Banks Not To Hide Under The Cover Of COVID
July 13, 2020  |  Bank Regulation

The nation’s banks hoping to use COVID-19 as an excuse to shutter branches or get permanent concessions from regulators better think again, the Financial Times...

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How To Drive Success In A Digital 3.0 World
How To Drive Success In A Digital 3.0 World
July 13, 2020  |  Payments Innovation

In 1946, the then-61 members of the World Health Organization (WHO) saw the need for a consistent yet comprehensive definition of “health.” They felt strongly...

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SMBs Use New Bankruptcy Law To Save Businesses
SMBs Use New Bankruptcy Law To Save Businesses
July 13, 2020  |  SMBs

A new law could make it easier for businesses to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and remain open, with more leverage for small businesses and...

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Economists Say 68 Pct Of Unemployed Workers Collected More Than Their Regular Wages
Economists Say 68 Pct Of Unemployed Workers Collected More Than Their Regular Wages
July 12, 2020  |  Economy

In three weeks, the $600 federal jobless benefit that has been added to the state’s unemployment checks will end. These payments have put $18 billion...

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Data: Americans Were On The Road Again Over Holiday Weekend
Data: Americans Were On The Road Again Over Holiday Weekend
July 12, 2020  |  Mobile

United States citizens took to the road to travel for the 4th of July weekend, the surging coronavirus not deterring them, CNN reported, citing cell...

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What To Watch And Read This Weekend: Pandemic Edition
What To Watch And Read This Weekend: Pandemic Edition
July 11, 2020  |  News

Like everyone else, the PYMNTS staff is working from home and using the weekends to catch up on books, streaming and movies. Here’s a sample...

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