insert_link Health & Wellness WHO declares Coronavirus a Pandemic — here’s what that means The World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic on Wednesday, clarifying weeks of confusion over whether or not it constituted one. "We expect to see the number of cases, the number of deaths and the number of affected countries, climb, even higher,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the WHO, told reporters during a press conference. "And we're deeply concerned — most by the alarming levels of spread […] todayMarch 12, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Starbucks Stops Reusable Mugs over Coronavirus Concerns, but Pilot Tests Compostable Cups Starbucks is temporarily restricting the use of reusable, personal mugs in stores because of the coronavirus, the company announced last week. In an open letter posted on the company's website, executive Vice President Rossann Williams wrote that the company has "taken a series of precautionary steps in response to this emerging public health impact." "Our focus remains on two key priorities: Caring for the health and well-being of our partners and […] todayMarch 12, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink Starbucks suspends Personal Cups due to Coronavirus, but Pilot Tests Compostable Cups Starbucks is temporarily restricting the use of reusable, personal mugs in stores because of the coronavirus, the company announced last week. In an open letter posted on the company's website, executive Vice President Rossann Williams wrote that the company has "taken a series of precautionary steps in response to this emerging public health impact." "Our focus remains on two key priorities: Caring for the health and well-being of our partners and […] todayMarch 12, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple ‘PUBG Mobile’ Tournament moves Online to avoid Coronavirus One of the biggest mobile gaming tournaments is changing format to deal with the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Tencent and PUBG Corporation are turning the PUBG Mobile Pro League South Asia tourney into an online event due to "unforeseen circumstances" with the virus. It'll still be available to watch online at PUBG Mobile's esports-oriented YouTube channel -- fans just won't get to watch in person. This definitely isn't the first esports […] todayMarch 12, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Can’t find Purell? Here’s how to DIY your own Hand Sanitizer If you're not prepared to fork over big bucks for a small bottle of hand sanitizer, there's another option beyond good old-fashioned hand-washing with soap and water. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand-washing with soap and water is the best way to clean your hands, but when that's not an option, the agency recommends using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Along with face masks and sanitizing wipes, […] todayMarch 10, 2020
insert_link Food & Drink Coronavirus Hurting Restaurant Business in Chinatowns As the world continues to monitor efforts to contain and find a cure for the recent outbreak of coronavirus, the sense of panic that’s overtaken many has manifested itself in numerous unsettling ways. A recent Vox article noted that some people’s response to coronavirus has been a xenophobic one, with incidents of anti-Asian racism on the rise. Another worrying trend? Restaurants in Chinatowns around the globe are experiencing a substantial […] todayMarch 9, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple Facebook temporarily Bans ads for Medical Face Masks to prevent Coronavirus Exploitation Facebook is temporarily banning ads and commerce listings for medical face masks amid growing concern over coronavirus-related exploitation, CNBC reports. “We’re monitoring COVID19 closely and will make necessary updates to our policies if we see people trying to exploit this public health emergency,” Facebook director of product management Rob Leathern tweeted. “We’ll start rolling out this change in the days ahead.” The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday said people […] todayMarch 9, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness These Disinfectants make EPA’s approved list of Coronavirus Killers The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of disinfectants to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. According to the EPA, products on the list have "qualified for use against COVID-19" through the agency's Emerging Viral Pathogen program where manufacturers provide the EPA with data that "shows their products are effective against harder-to-kill viruses." Coronaviruses are what are called enveloped viruses, "meaning they are one of the easiest […] todayMarch 9, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple Google cancels I/O 2020 over Coronavirus Concerns Google is canceling its I/O developer event this year, amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Google I/O was due to take place between May 12th to 14th this year, and the cancellation comes just days after Google scrapped its Cloud Next event in San Francisco in favor of a “digital-first” event. “Due to concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19), and in accordance with health guidance from the CDC, WHO, and other health […] todayMarch 5, 2020
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