The one issue business owners, government leaders — and everyone else — seem to be talking about this week is the coronavirus. Even though the flu in the U.S. alone has killed and hospitalized more people, COVID-19 is getting all the attention. In turn, this has affected travel, manufacturing and everyday life of tens of […]
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The news cycle has been dominated by discussion and speculation about the coronavirus or COVID-19. That’s also true in the tech press, as major industry events cancel and companies such as Apple, Facebook and Uber say revenues will likely take a hit because of supply chain issues or declining consumer demand. Online publishers have indicated
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SHOHAM, ISRAEL – MARCH 04: Central Election Comittee member wearing protective gear holds a Blue … [+] and White Party ballot as she counts votes cast by israeli voters under Coronavirus concerns on March 4, 2020 in Shoham, Israel. 4076 Israelis in home Quarantine due to COVID-19 concerns voted in isolated tents for the Israeli
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Human lives are the paramount concern regarding the topic of coronavirus. Yet it is prudent to consider the impact it may have, including the economic one. While the depth of the impact is hard to predict, there are indications there may be a ripple effect should the current trends continue. Shop From Home Trend There
The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is steadily spreading around the world. And it is having a dramatic impact in the personal and business lives of people in the countries which it is spreading. Even though it hasn’t spread with the same ferocity in the U.S. as it has in Wuhan, China, small business owners are
27% of Small Businesses in US Believe Coronavirus Will Impact Revenue Read More »
Coronavirus has made its way to the U.S. And the CDC recently released guidance for businesses that are concerned about its potential impact. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a virus that causes a wide range of symptoms. Mild cases include cough, shortness of breath, fever, and respiratory issues. Severe cases can lead to viral
What Small Businesses Need to Know About Coronavirus, and What to Do Read More »
Like everyone else, I am watching the Coronavirus. It has become a world-wide threat and governments are scrambling for a response. The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention released a summary of its cases this week. Some of the jarring fatality rate numbers summarized in a JAMA Network article include: 2.3% Overall 14.8% age
Global stocks fell on Monday, with declines in all 11 sectors of the S&P 500, as concerns grew over the rising threat of the coronavirus. Coronavirus outbreaks have disrupted global supply chains linked to China. According to The Wall Street Journal, some economists estimate that a prolonged Chinese shutdown could cost up to $1 trillion
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The epidemic of SARS-CoV-2, otherwise known as coronavirus (COVID-19), is already affecting retail and technology markets. The coronavirus impact on the tech market has already begun with major brands such as Apple and Nissan reporting knock-on effects due to their supply chain and production dependency on China. How fast and how great of an extent
As 40,000 attendees descend on San Francisco for the annual security pilgrimage that is the RSA Conference, yet another large sponsor, Verizon, pulls out of the event citing safety concerns over the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Verizon follows fellow tech giants, AT&T and IBM, in withdrawing from the RSA Conference, just days away. Global tech conferences
