Latest in: Coronavirus
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Sans concerted response, coronavirus could take away 25 million jobs worldwide
The coronavirus pandemic could put a high premium on the economy and kill 25 million jobs if world capitals do not coordinate their efforts and mount a concerted response to the disease, a preliminary study of...March 20, 2020 617 0 -
Congress approves relief package to help Americans cope with coronavirus fallout
A bill is headed to President Trump‘s desk after Congress passed the measure to help American taxpayers to cope with economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak with proposals circulating for at least two payments in April...March 18, 2020 576 0 -
Social distancing in the age of coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is disrupting people’s day-to-day life like no other challenge in recent decades as the U.S. tries to contain it’s spread. The preventive measures against COVID-19 have impacted individuals and families from one corner...March 18, 2020 751 0 -
Trump Administration plans to send checks to Americans to mitigate coronavirus impact
Stepping up U.S. response to coronavirus outbreak, the White House said Tuesday the Administration wants to send checks to Americans in the next couple of weeks to mitigate its economic impact. Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin revealed, speaking...March 17, 2020 725 0 -
Rich economies should waive off debt to help developing countries contain coronavirus outbreak
Sounding alarm over the possibility of coronavirus outbreak affecting his country’s marginalized groups, Prime Minister Imran Khan has proposed that rich countries cancel debt that developing countries owe them in order to let them deal with...March 17, 2020 608 0 -
US chamber for payroll tax break, quick loans to offset coronavirus impact
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is advocating a raft of swift relief measures including a three-month freeze on employers’ payment of payroll taxes and quick disbursement of loans to businesses to mitigate coronavirus-triggered job losses, and...March 17, 2020 716 0 -
Seeking coronavirus care or treatment not to affect Green Card applicant’s prospects
Seeking preventive services or treatment for coronavirus will not negatively affect immigrants who apply for permanent residency under the new public charge rule which disqualifies candidates who get government benefits. “Such treatment or preventive services will...March 17, 2020 749 0 -
Even diplomacy, known for dodging difficulties, is not immune to coronavirus
The United Nations, being the highest diplomatic forum, is an arena for world’s best and the brightest to navigate some subtle straits of diplomacy to advance their respective countries’ interest. But this weekend, the usually bustling...March 15, 2020 593 0 -
Why coronavirus may be Europe’s biggest challenge since WWII
Colosseum in Rome, Italy, Image Credit: David Salik With the epicenter of deadly coronavirus pandemic now in Europe, the continent – a model of peace and social welfare, and a global hub of tourism over the...March 15, 2020 774 0 -
Trump tests negative for coronavirus
President Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, the White House said Saturday. According to the president’s doctor Sean P Conley, Trump has shown no symptoms of COVID-19 from the test he took on Friday...March 15, 2020 604 0