Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds. In humans, the virus causes respiratory infections which are typically mild but, in rare cases, can be lethal. In cows and pigs they may cause diarrhea, while in chickens it can cause an upper respiratory disease.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Geneva Car Show Canceled; Automakers Plan To Go Digital
Geneva Car Show Canceled; Automakers Plan To Go Digital
March 02, 2020  |  Retail

Automakers are planning to go digital to impress the crowds after the Geneva car show was called off for the first time as of the...

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China Uses Alipay To Deploy Color-Coded Health Rating App
China Uses Alipay To Deploy Color-Coded Health Rating App
March 02, 2020  |  International

Tech giants in China are deploying a color-coded health rating system to help officials track the millions of people returning to work in the wake...

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How The Digital World Will Soften The Blow Of The Coronavirus
How The Digital World Will Soften The Blow Of The Coronavirus
March 02, 2020  |  Commerce Connected

Sixty-seven years ago this month, Jonas Salk announced that he had successfully tested a vaccine for polio. Many in the U.S. breathed a huge sigh...

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Virus Expected To Have Long-Term Impact On Travel, X-Border Payments
Virus Expected To Have Long-Term Impact On Travel, X-Border Payments
March 01, 2020  |  International

The number of companies and events impacted by the coronavirus’ mass spread now includes the annual Game Developers Conference. The event, originally scheduled for March...

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Coronavirus Impacts eCommerce, Business Travel
Coronavirus Impacts eCommerce, Business Travel
February 28, 2020  |  International

The coronavirus has wide-reaching effects on eCommerce, technology, medicine, business travel and the economy. Here are the latest updates on its impacts around the world....

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Intuit’s Credit Karma Deal, Buy Buttons, Restaurant Apps Top This Week’s News
Intuit’s Credit Karma Deal, Buy Buttons, Restaurant Apps Top This Week’s News
February 28, 2020  |  News

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and...

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Today In Payments: Walmart Takes Aim At Amazon Prime With Subscriptions; Great Hill Partners Acquires One Inc.
Today In Payments: Walmart Takes Aim At Amazon Prime With Subscriptions; Great Hill Partners Acquires...
February 28, 2020  |  News

In today’s top news, Walmart is working on a new paid subscription program to compete with Amazon Prime, and Great Hill Partners acquired the digital...

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Coronavirus Closes Tokyo Disneyland, Large Events Banned In Switzerland
Coronavirus Closes Tokyo Disneyland, Large Events Banned In Switzerland
February 28, 2020  |  International

Tokyo Disneyland will be closed from Saturday (Feb. 29) to at least March 15 due to concerns over containing the spread of the coronavirus, according...

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Corona (Beer) Takes Hit From COVID Naming
Corona (Beer) Takes Hit From COVID Naming
February 28, 2020  |  International

Someday this will be a marketing case study. You’re Constellation Brands. One of your leading brands is Corona beer. Then out of China comes a...

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