Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China. This is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans.
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The posts in this section are related to the news and updates on corporate action, employer actions, and related developments in the economy due to the epidemic.
ESIC relaxes norms in consideration of the impact of pandemic – Corona virus, and resultant impact on working of most businesses. The ESI contribution for the month of February, 2020 & March 2020 can be filed & paid up to 15th April, 2020 & 15th May 2020 instead of 15th March, 2020 & 15th April,…
As the world is battling with the novel coronavirus, the education system has come to a halt. Due to the pandemic, which has now spread to about 161 countries, schools and educational institutions around the globe are forced to shut. The decision to close these places was taken by the health organizations to prevent the…
OAG, the world’s leading provider of travel data and insight, released its latest analysis on the global impact of the coronavirus on the air travel market. The Europe to United States travel ban will have far-reaching implications for the global aviation industry. The ban will affect 10.9% of all international flights and 16.9% of all…
CLIA ocean-going cruise lines will be voluntarily and temporarily suspending cruise ship operations from U.S. ports of call for 30 days as public health officials and the U.S. Government continue to address COVID-19. “CLIA cruise line members are voluntarily and temporarily suspending operations from the U.S. as we work to address this public health crisis,”…
OpenSesame, the global elearning innovator, announced unlimited free access to coronavirus preparedness and remote work training for any organization through 15 May 2020. The offer includes elearning courses in multiple languages on preventing coronavirus and other illnesses as well as working and managing employees remotely. “At OpenSesame, we strive to fully support our customers, and…
Innoplexus AG has made its proprietary Ontosight AI search platform available to medical researchers around the globe to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic with immediate effect. The platform is already being used by researchers from Germany, USA, and India. ‘Flattening the curve’ necessitates health organizations to take on early measures focused on containment. Various countries,…
To the worldwide Apple family, The global spread of COVID-19 is affecting every one of us. At Apple, we are people first, and we do what we do with the belief that technology can change lives and the hope that it can be a valuable tool in a moment like this. Teachers are innovating to…
Hyundai Motor America, an advocate for making things better for its customers, is reinstating its Assurance Job Loss Protection program to support customers affected by the uncertain business and financial environment created by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Hyundai will make up to six months of payments for new owners who lose their jobs and have…
Colliers Research highlighted the impact of COVID-19 across sectors that are mentioned below: Office Sector In 2020, Colliers Research forecasts 54.3 million sq feet (50.4 million sq meters) of gross absorption, and does not foresee any major impact on office demand due to COVID-19. However, some delayed decision making by occupiers who depend on clearances…
Urban Company ( formerly Urban Clap), a home services marketplace, has rolled out COVID-19 health insurance and income protection cover for service professionals on its network. The move is expected to support around 30,000 professionals active on the platform. The company founded in 2014 has emerged as India’s largest services market place with presence in over…
In an attempt to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus among employees, e-commerce company Flipkart has offered its employees work from home option for three days. The offer is preferably made available to young employees whose children are studying up to fifth grade. A Flipkart spokesperson said, “In addition, we are checking system preparedness…
E-commerce giant Amazon Inc recently announced that it has extended its work-home-home advisory to include employees in New York and New Jersey. The move is aimed at lowering the risk of coronavirus transmission among the employees. In an official statement, the company said, “We continue to work closely with public and private medical experts to…
Microsoft founder’s The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation along with Wellcome Trust and Mastercard recently announced a new fund to accelerate technologies designed to identify, assess, develop and scale treatments to the COVID-19 epidemic. According to an official statement, The COVID-19 Therapeutics Accelerator will evaluate new and repurposed drugs and biologics to treat patients with…
Companies across the globe are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak. The virus has spread across the globe impacting businesses in a great manner. Reports claim that the Covid-19 crisis has created new epicenters in Europe and the US. Companies are uniting in these troubled times, taking all possible measures to stop the virus from spreading…
Google leaves no stone unturned when it comes to supporting its workforce. As COVID-19 makes its way across the globe, Google is ensuring that its workforce is provided with all the support it needs in these troubled times. Last week, Google said that it will compensate its members of its extended workforce in the North…