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Zoom has exploded in popularity over the last few weeks as meetings moved onto the web. But the sudden growth, and lacking security, has organizations from the Department of Education to the FBI saying no more.
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Many of us are a month into social distancing and staying home. Our streaming queues are, unsurprisingly, a little bare.
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One of the most unsettling elements of the COVID-19 pandemic is not knowing how many people have coronavirus and ignore the signs and symptoms or check their latest cough and fever off as something entirely different.
If you’ve been laid off recently, you’re likely aware of how difficult it is to find a new job right now as unemployment rates are surging. As companies are laying off, furloughing employees, and initiating hiring freezes in response to the uncertain economic outlook, it can make the job search more difficult.
Social distancing, in practice, means discouraging crowds of people from gathering. And few places attract more people than restaurants, bars and, you guessed it, coffee shops.
The lack of open dining across the country has been a demoralizing factor for many Americans in the last few weeks. And even if your favorite spot is open, your options are typically take-out or delivery only. Tap or click here to find out how to disinfect your food delivery orders.
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Of all the long-term impacts caused by COVID-19, the economic fallout from the ongoing pandemic may hit us the hardest. In the past three weeks alone, nearly 17 million people have filed for unemployment — a record-breaking number that already dwarfs the claims at the height of the 2008 financial crisis.
Since implementing social distancing practices nationwide, the U.S. has seen a significant reduction in both new infections and projected deaths. Some health officials even suggest we continue distancing ourselves beyond the initial outbreak, which may help prevent second-wave infections.
COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, causes several symptoms that can be distressing for patients. Many have reported being unable to take a full breath, along with burning fevers and tightness in the chest.
The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic are far-reaching, and not even the internet is safe! Besides being the world’s number one topic for discussion and arguments, coronavirus has fueled an unfortunate spike in cybercrimes and scams.
Working from home isn’t all bad. In fact, there are several perks to it that can save you money in the long run. Not only are you not paying to eat out while on the job, but you’re also not commuting to work and paying for gas and car maintenance.
