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)

Banks Offer Economic Coronavirus Relief To Businesses
Banks Offer Economic Coronavirus Relief To Businesses
February 14, 2020  |  B2B Payments

To help businesses, communities and retail clients impacted by COVID-19, or the coronavirus, Asian financial services group DBS said in an announcement that it will...

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2020 Economy Off To A Slow Start
2020 Economy Off To A Slow Start
February 14, 2020  |  Economy

Both factory output and a key measurement statistic for retail sales were down in January, signaling a slow start to the economy this year, according...

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Mastercard Card Clearing In China, Unattended Retail, Rapid Settlements Top This Week’s News
Mastercard Card Clearing In China, Unattended Retail, Rapid Settlements Top This Week’s News
February 14, 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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Mobile World Congress Canceled Due To Coronavirus
Mobile World Congress Canceled Due To Coronavirus
February 14, 2020  |  International

The Mobile World Congress (MWC), one of the world’s largest tech shows that features over 100,000 participants each year, has been canceled due to fears...

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Western Union Pledges Up To 500K Match For Coronavirus Relief
Western Union Pledges Up To 500K Match For Coronavirus Relief
February 14, 2020  |  International

To help provide relief for COVID-19, the Coronavirus, Western Union and the Western Union Foundation have announced a $1 million worldwide matching challenge. The combined...

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Coronavirus Threatens To Leave U.S. Store Shelves Bare
Coronavirus Threatens To Leave U.S. Store Shelves Bare
February 14, 2020  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

The death toll from the coronavirus is mounting. The global impact is worsening. And business, increasingly, is feeling the pinch. A few weeks ago it...

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Alibaba Says Revenues Will Dip Because Of Coronavirus
Alibaba Says Revenues Will Dip Because Of Coronavirus
February 13, 2020  |  Retail

Alibaba revealed that it expects the coronavirus, which originated in the Wuhan province of China and sparked global epidemic fears, will negatively affect its revenue...

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The Coronavirus Is Making The Global Economy Sick
The Coronavirus Is Making The Global Economy Sick
February 13, 2020  |  International

As the newsday ended on Wednesday (Feb. 12), the coronavirus that started in China’s Wuhan — now officially named COVID-19 — claimed its latest economic...

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Chinese Firms Request Loans Due To Coronavirus
Chinese Firms Request Loans Due To Coronavirus
February 12, 2020  |  International

To help mitigate the impact of the coronavirus through business lending, over 300 Chinese firms are looking for bank loans totaling a minimum of $8.2...

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