Mercy Health to furlough hundreds, including some executives, because of coronavirus
Cincinnati-based hospital system is also freezing wages of all non-clinical personnel and implemented a hiring freeze for some positions......»»
Fauci, the Pope, and Aerosmith"s guitarist are taking part in a 3-day COVID-19 conference at the Vatican
The Vatican event is about global-health threats, including the coronavirus, and the roles science and spirituality can play in fighting them. A composite image of Dr. Anthony Fauci, Aerosmith .....»»
Seattle health workers raced to inject 1,600 coronavirus vaccine doses in the middle of the night to whomever they could find after a freezer failed
Hundreds of people came out in their robes and pajamas when Seattle's Swedish Health Services tweeted that it had doses that were about to expire. Dado Ruvic/Reuters A freezer.....»»
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says a new coronavirus strain may be spreading faster than the original, but scientists aren"t so sure
All viruses, including the coronavirus, mutate. But that doesn't mean new strains are necessarily more transmissible .....»»
Lyft to require passengers and drivers to wear masks
Lyft will require both passengers and drivers to wear masks and complete a health certification program, including confirming before each ride that they are not displaying symptoms associated with the novel coronavirus, the company said on Thursday......»»
CVS Health boosts coronavirus self-swab testing as White House eyes economic restart
White House officials met with executives from CVS Health, Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid and several other firms on Monday.....»»
Grocers hunt meat as coronavirus hobbles beef and pork plants
Grocery executives at retailers including Walmart Inc. and Costco Wholesale Corp. worry supplies of some products could run short just as demand is surging......»»
Coronavirus and health insurance: What you need to know
In light of the coronavirus, health insurance companies have made changes, including waiving copays and out-of-pocket costs for testing and treatment. .....»»
Royal Caribbean to lay off, furlough hundreds of South Florida workers
Miami-based Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will lay off or furlough 26% of its workforce, including hundreds of South Florida workers. The company (NYSE: RCL), which is the second-largest cruise company in the world, sent a memo on Wednesday to it.....»»
Pegula Sports institutes layoffs, furloughs, salary cuts
Instead of what would have been the ending of the regular season for the Buffalo Sabres this past weekend, Pegula Sports & Entertainment has laid off 21 employees, put 104 on furlough and asked top executives including team General Manager Jason B.....»»
CarMax to furlough 15,500, slash exec pay, other costs
As health officials around the world push to get more coronavirus patients, some doctors are moving away from using the breathing machines when they can. The reason: Some hospitals have reported... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Marquette University to furlough some staff to address $15 million budget shortfall
Marquette University will address a $15 million budget shortfall caused by the novel coronavirus crisis with a variety of measures, including temporary furloughs. Leadership at the private Milwaukee university announced in an email to faculty and sta.....»»
Local chefs are preparing hundreds of free meals for those who need them
For busy doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus, a free bagged lunch or dinner means one less thing to worry about while confronting a massive public health crisis. For chefs in Baltimore and across the country, t.....»»
TJX to furlough most store, distribution center employees after April 11; executives trim salaries for 3 months
TJX Companies disclosed Tuesday that is implementing temporary furloughs for most of its retail store and distribution center employees after April 11, as a result of continued store closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. .....»»
TJX to furlough most store, distribution center employees after April 11; executives trim salaries for 2 months
TJX Companies disclosed Tuesday that is implementing temporary furloughs for most of its retail store and distribution center employees after April 11, as a result of continued store closures amid the coronavirus pandemic. The appa.....»»
As NYC healthcare workers battle the coronavirus, 2 top Mount Sinai execs are reportedly waiting out the crisis in their Florida vacation homes
Rob Kim/FilmMagic / Getty Images Two executives from Mount Sinai Health Systems, one of New York City's most prominent hospital networks, are reportedly shel.....»»
Coronavirus news: American Airlines suspends summer routes; SEPTA needs 10K masks
The spread of the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus continues to impact global markets, U.S. industries and Philadelphia-area businesses. Here's a look at recent coronavirus-related reports – including updates on canceled events, health advisories an.....»»
Central Ohio health system furloughing non-clinical employees, reducing pay for execs, doctors
A Central Ohio health system is furloughing non-clinical staff and implementing pay cuts for executives and physicians because of drastic revenue decreases and increased expenses during the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic to furlough some non-clinical workers, reduce executive compensation
Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, the Conshohocken-based parent company of five area hospitals, is preparing to furlough an undetermined number of non-clinical employees and reduce the hours of others in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Additional.....»»
Coronavirus news: Philadelphia reports 360 new cases; SEPTA implements max capacity
The spread of the COVID-19 strain of the coronavirus continues to impact global markets, U.S. industries and Philadelphia-area businesses. Here's a look at recent coronavirus-related reports – including updates on canceled events, health advisories.....»»
Covid-19 deaths climb over 1,000 for New York City
New York City’s coronavirus<…; death toll on Tuesday as an embraced the arrival of hundreds of additional paramedics, EMTs and ambulances. The lifeline of health care support includes 500... To view the full story, click the title link......»»