Business CoronaVirus News Small Business Small Business And Covid-19 Getty Everything we need to get the economy growing is sitting in consumer bank accounts. First came government checks sent to nearly everybody and then unemployed workers received an extra $600 each month in their unemployment checks. However, consumers, those employed and unemployed, did not spend the money mostly because they could not due to government […] Written by imesocial July 13, 2020July 13, 2020
CoronaVirus News Habits To Teach Your Child in This COVID-19 World The fight against COVID-19 continues to take place all over the world. With most of us homebound owing to the home-sheltering and social restrictions, we have been able to spend quality time with the family. For those with young children, managing work from home as well as keeping the little ones occupied has been challenging. […] Written by imesocial July 13, 2020July 13, 2020
CoronaVirus News Follow A Low-Carb Diet For Weight Loss Thinking weight loss usually means cutting carbohydrates – whether that’s sugar or bread – out of your diet; the first option most people turn to. Priya Palan, the dietician at Zen Multispecialty Hospital Chembur, says carbohydrates are one of the important macronutrients from which the body obtains energy. What is most important is the type […] Written by imesocial July 13, 2020July 13, 2020
CoronaVirus How to News Shilpa Shetty Shares Simple Yoga Tips to Beat Lockdown Muscle Stress Months of being confined at home and the inability to go for a walk or hit the gym has led to stiffening of muscles and backache among many. Actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty has a few simple yoga tips. On Monday, Shilpa shared a video on her verified Instagram account where she can be […] Written by imesocial July 13, 2020July 13, 2020
CoronaVirus News 571 new cases of Coronavirus recorded in Nigeria The Nigeria Centre of Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday, July 12, announced that 571 new cases of Coronavirus were recorded in the country. The health agency gave a breakdown of the new cases recorded across the country as follows; Lagos-152, Ebonyi-108, Edo-53, Ondo-46, FCT-38, Oyo-20, Kwara-19, Plateau-17, Osun-14, Bayelsa-14, Ekiti-14, Katsina-14, Akwa Ibom-11, Kaduna-11, […] Written by imesocial July 12, 2020July 12, 2020
CoronaVirus Travel and Living Despite Coronavirus, Young Adults Upbeat About World Travel Young travelers who frequent hostels are optimistic about world travel post-Covid. St. Christopher’s Inn Young adult hostel-goers are often characterized by their spunk, sense of adventure — and optimism. A new survey of more than 6000 of them from around the world post lockdown confirms that: 64% said they have already started planning their next […] Written by imesocial July 12, 2020July 12, 2020
CoronaVirus News COVID-19 Can’t Be Eliminated Under Current Conditions The World Health Organization’s emergency program chief said Friday that the new COVID-19 probably could not be eliminated if current global conditions persisted. “In the current situation, it is unlikely we can eradicate the virus,” Dr. Mike Ryan said at the WHO’s regular coronavirus briefing in Geneva. The world could “potentially avoid the worst of […] Written by imesocial July 12, 2020July 12, 2020
Business CoronaVirus COVID-19: 77% Businesses Face Drop in Revenue Around 77 per cent business organisations have witnessed a drop in their revenue as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, according to a recent global survey. As per a joint survey by 720 Transform of Dubai, Prophecy FZLLC-Middle East and India-based Insights3D, around 7 per cent firms in India and the Middle East have […] Written by imesocial July 12, 2020July 12, 2020
CoronaVirus News How are Bats Remarkably Able to Tolerate Coronavirus? Bats which are carriers of deadly viruses that affect humans like Ebola, rabies, and possibly the SARS-CoV-2 strain of virus that causes coronavirus. However, these viruses have not killed bats but humans. Bats are remarkably able to tolerate viruses, and, additionally, live much longer than similar-sized land mammals. What are the secrets to their longevity […] Written by imesocial July 12, 2020July 12, 2020
CoronaVirus Travel and Living Canada’s Updated Coronavirus Regulations For Domestic Travel Between Provinces Canada’s has updated some inter-provincial travel rules Getty As Canada continues to try to limit the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the government is also trying to encourage domestic travel rather than international trips for Canadians who choose to vacation. But travel across the country is not a straightforward affair. Atlantic Canada has even introduced […] Written by imesocial July 12, 2020July 12, 2020
CoronaVirus News Trump wears mask in public for first time during COVID-19 pandemic (photos) US President, Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, July 11, the very first time the president has been seen in public with the facial covering recommended as a precaution against the novel […] Written by imesocial July 11, 2020July 11, 2020
CoronaVirus News 80% Of People Hospitalized With Coronavirus Still Had Symptoms Two Months Later, Says New Study Even after recovering from Covid-19, almost 80% of people reported at least on symptom 2 months … [+] later. Getty A new study looking at people discharged from hospital after treatment for Covid-19 has found that 4 in 5 of them were still reporting symptoms even 2 months later. The research published in the Journal […] Written by imesocial July 11, 2020July 11, 2020
Business CoronaVirus Covid-19 Pandemic Made 147M People Unemployed: Researchers Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have revealed that the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has made 147 million people unemployed, adding that the global consumption loss due to the Covid-19 amounts to an estimated $3.8 trillion. Beyond its health effects, the Covid-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have resulted in major social and economic losses worldwide, the researchers […] Written by imesocial July 11, 2020July 11, 2020
CoronaVirus News Lopinavir, HCQ Concentration Not Sufficient to Fight Covid-19: Researchers Researchers have now discovered that the concentration of the two drugs — Lopinavir and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) — in the lungs of Covid-19 patients is not sufficient to fight the virus. Lopinavir is a drug against HIV while hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is used to treat malaria and rheumatism. Both drugs were regarded as the potential agents in […] Written by imesocial July 11, 2020July 11, 2020
CoronaVirus News WHO Launches Program to Help 1.3B People Quit Smoking The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it was launching an initiative to help 1.3 billion global tobacco-users quit the habit during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Access Initiative for Quitting Tobacco will help people freely access the resources they need to quit tobacco, like nicotine replacement therapy and access to a digital health worker […] Written by imesocial July 11, 2020July 11, 2020
Business CoronaVirus Business and Finding Ways of Survival During Covid The three-month-long lockdown has already created a deep hole in our economy with every sector and individual being hit. Even though India has entered the phase Unlock 2.0 allowing the most business establishment to resume operations, minimal cash inflow, restricted spending limit and lack of trust in consumers are some of the reasons why it […] Written by imesocial July 11, 2020July 11, 2020
Business CoronaVirus How to How to Move Safely Across Country During COVID-19 The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has had a huge impact on everyday life for people across the United States. People have been advised to practise social distancing and only travel if necessary. However, there are some instances when a move can’t wait. You might have to move for a new job, or because you’ve got a […] Written by imesocial July 11, 2020July 11, 2020
Business CoronaVirus Chicago Alternative Duo Local H Pulls Off Pair Of Drive-In Concerts, Provides A Path Forward For Live Performance Amidst COVID-19 Ryan Harding (left) and Scott Lucas (right) prior to the first of two sold out Local H drive-in … [+] theater concerts (Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Movie Theatre in Gibson City, IL) Photo by Barry Brecheisen 1:30 PM CST – “We’ve been to the drive-in here for movies so it’s […] Written by imesocial July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
CoronaVirus News China Issues Warning of Deadly ‘Unknown Pneumonia’ The Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan has issued a warning of deadly ‘unknown pneumonia’ after more than 600 people died of pneumonia in June, a report has said. According to the South China Morning Post, authorities in Kazakhstan — the central Asian country, have reimposed Covid-19 lockdown in some parts of the country amid a spike […] Written by imesocial July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
CoronaVirus News Khadi : The ‘Fabric of Empowerment’ in India The nationwide lockdown slumped demand in most sectors bringing the economy to a crashing halt. And the most deeply impacted have been the daily wage workers. There is a large percentage of rural and semi-urban India that work in the handicraft and handloom sector which employs about 4.6 lakh artisans. This crisis has let to […] Written by imesocial July 10, 2020July 10, 2020
CoronaVirus Marketing News In An Era Of COVID-19 Disruption, Brands Must Rethink Marketing As Empathetic Customer Experiences CX Needs a Human-Centered Mindset and Heartset Nick Fewings @jannerboy62, Unsplash New research shows that brands that embrace innovation and agility with an aim on humanizing the customer’s experience, outperform their peers, especially in a global pandemic. COVID-19 has disrupted markets and lives at levels not seen by many. As cases around the world soared, […] Written by imesocial July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
CoronaVirus Dow Falls 350 Points Amid Renewed Coronavirus Fears And Worrying Economic Outlook TOPLINE The stock market dropped sharply on Thursday—erasing its gains for the week—as investors worry that the recent surge in coronavirus cases across the country could lead to a further economic downturn. Stocks took a hit amid fears that the pandemic could prolong the recession. Mark Lennihan/ASSOCIATED PRESS KEY FACTS The Dow Jones Industrial Average […] Written by July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
Business CoronaVirus News Small Business How Will COVID-19 Affect My Savings? Today, so many of us are afraid about our futures, particularly when it comes to our finances—and rightfully so. While some businesses have begun to open their doors, many are still shuttered or operating at far less than full capacity. Some organizations have disappeared entirely, unable to pay their rent during the shutdown. Experts are […] Written by imesocial July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
CoronaVirus News eRaksha Competition 2020: Creating Cyber Awareness Among Youth Online learning has become the need of the hour and the most viable resource that has come to the aid of children and their learning in this time of crisis. But, at the same time, there is a pressing need to be aware and informed about some of the grave cyber threat that students may […] Written by imesocial July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
CoronaVirus News Skin Problems During the Summer Time Summer is for eating mangoes, watermelons, and other nutrient fruit like apricots. The bright sun improves of Vitamin D and lightens our mood as the sweat detoxifies us making us lose weight. Monsoons are for blissful rainy days and cups of tea with samosa. But this is the time when your skin can break out […] Written by imesocial July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
CoronaVirus Internet News Korea’s Gaming And Internet Moguls See Fortunes Soar During Covid-19 Pandemic Bang Jun-hyuk, Netmarble KIM HONG-JI/REUTERS/NEWSCOM This story is part of Forbes’ coverage of Korea’s Richest 2020. See the full list here. It’s business as usual at South Korean gaming company Nexon, which—considering the pandemic’s disruption of the global entertainment industry—is something to brag about. “We’re (still) able to make content and operate our games,” says Nexon’s […] Written by imesocial July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
Business CoronaVirus XpresSpa Warns That New Covid-19 Testing Service May Have A Limited Rollout Testing times: Nurse Christina poses with a nasal swab at JFK’s Terminal 4 XpresCheck the first … [+] airport-based Covid-19 testing facility in the US. (Photo by Johannes EISELE/AFP) AFP via Getty Images Despite a positive reception for the first in-airport Covid-19 test center, XpresSpa Group has warned that similar locations at other gateways may […] Written by imesocial July 9, 2020July 9, 2020
CoronaVirus Best Stocks To Hedge Portfolio With As Coronavirus Cases Worsen Getty Markets are rebounding to the upside this morning after a sharp selloff Tuesday, of course, on the back of very little economic news and ahead of corporate earnings season kicking off next week. From the economic side, it looks like housing demand is spiking with rock-bottom rates as mortgage applications rose 5% for the […] Written by July 8, 2020July 8, 2020
CoronaVirus News Gilead Testing Inhaled Form Of Remdesivir That Could Be Used To Treat Covid-19 Outside Hospital TOPLINE Gilead is launching a phase 1 clinical trial of an inhaled version of remdesivir, a drug used to treat Covid-19, that could be administered to patients outside of the hospital, it said in a statement released Wednesday. Vials of the drug Remdesivir lie during a press conference about the start of a study with […] Written by imesocial July 8, 2020July 8, 2020
CoronaVirus News Governor Wike sacks permanent secretary for âflouting COVID-19 guidelines â Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has sacked a permanent secretary in the state, Mr. Sunny Okere for flouting and obstructing the enforcement of the COVID-19 guidelines. The permanent secretary was accused of chasing away officials of the state Ministry of Health, who went to Oyigbo to enforce the established guidelines on public burials. […] Written by imesocial July 8, 2020July 8, 2020