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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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 31st, 2020

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 .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 6th, 2021

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.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytJan 30th, 2021

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 .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytDec 14th, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 7th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 27th, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 24th, 2020

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. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 21st, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 15th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 14th, 2020

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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 9th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 8th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 8th, 2020

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. .....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 7th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 7th, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 3rd, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 3rd, 2020

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......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

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.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 1st, 2020

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......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 1st, 2020