Tag Archives: Virus

How Carnival Has Been Hit by the Coronavirus Crisis 

Over nearly five decades, Carnival amassed a global fleet of cruise ships. But in the face of a pandemic, health authorities and passengers are questioning whether operators like Carnival can set sail safely going forward. WSJ’s Carter McCall explains. Photo: Getty Images

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Florida Is a Popular Site for Pro Leagues. It’s Also a Virus Hot Spot. 

When the N.B.A., M.L.S. and the W.N.B.A. resume their seasons in Florida, where virus cases are rising, all will trust in new health protocols and hope players abide by them.

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How French PM’s beard became symbol of coronavirus crisis 

TV viewers watched as Édouard Philippe’s white patch grew, along with his popularityAs coronavirus spread through France, so did the grey in the prime minister’s impressively dark beard. When Édouard Philippe regularly appeared on television to detail the ongoing health crisis or outline lockdown rules, viewers watched as the patch of hair on his left cheek […]

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Big Tech Zeros In on the Virus-Testing Market 

As businesses grapple with how to safely reopen the workplace, companies like Fitbit and Verily, Google’s sister company, are rushing out new work force health-vetting and tracking tools.

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Soccer clubs eye bottom line with ticket refund options 

Soccer clubs are finding creative ways to stem revenue losses by offering season ticket holders alternatives to refunds for games being played in empty stadiums because of coronavirus pandemic

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Global emergency aid delivery could end next month, UN warns 

A global emergency delivery service that has kept tons of humanitarian aid flowing despite coronavirus travel restrictions could shut down next month if funding can’t be found to keep it running

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New coronavirus outbreak is reported at third UK meat-processing plant 

Kober Ltd near Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, which supplies the supermarket giant with bacon rashers and joints, has closed its site but hopes to reopen the facility early next week.

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Europe Markets: European stocks rise on signs of loosening U.S.-China tension while Wirecard gets crushed again 

European stocks pushed higher on Friday and were headed for a weekly gain after days of worries over rising coronavirus cases in parts of the world. Potential good news on the U.S.-China trade front was inspiring some gains.

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What stocks to watch as markets shift amid coronavirus recovery June 18, 2020

As markets begin to regain confidence, some companies that have taken some lumps from the coronavirus have started to recover. Managing Partner at Polaris Greystone Financial Group Jeff Powell joins The Final Round panel to break down why investors should shift to value stocks and move away from growth stocks

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Headless holograms on the catwalk: designer turns her fashion show virtual on Instagram Live, and it goes viral 

US-based Congolese fashion designer Anifa Mvuemba was excited about debuting her fashion line, Hanifa, at this year’s New York Fashion Week.When her show was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, Mvuemba got creative.The 29-year-old designer held a virtual show on May 22 for her latest collection, called “Pink Label Congo”, and the 3D animated event […]

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Coronavirus: MMR jab could help protect against symptoms 

According to US experts, booster vaccinations should be given to vulnerable individuals – including hospital and care home workers – first, then the general public.

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MPs call for ‘triple lock’ on pensions to be temporarily suspended 

Decoupling state pension from wages in 2021 ‘would help stretched public finances’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe “triple lock” on pensions should be temporarily reduced to a double lock in order to prevent a one-off surge in earnings putting extra pressure on already stretched public finances, the head of an influential commi […]

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UK rail bosses rejected call to dress staff like face-mask volunteers 

Request came after Grant Shapps’ ‘army of journey makers’ in purple tabards failed to materialiseCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageUK transport ministers asked train companies to dress staff in the purple tabards meant for “journey makers”, after the promised “army” of volunteers to remind travellers to wear a face covering failed t […]

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