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Last Updated:October 15, 2020

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Facebook to Let Managers, More Staff Work Remotely After Pandemic (The Information) Published on: October 5, 2020 | Category: Global Response

Facebook is expanding its permanent work from home policy, moving it closer to CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s prediction that half his workforce will be working remotely within a decade.
The company, which has more than 52,000 full-time employees, in recent weeks has started allowing a significant portion of its managers and other employees to apply to work from home after the coronavirus pandemic subsides, according to three employees who requested anonymity to speak without the company’s permission.
In May, it released details of an internal poll that found more than 50% of those surveyed had been more productive while working from home, while 30% of managers said they would want to continue working with remote teams.

How COVID-19 has pushed companies over the technology tipping point—and transformed business forever October 5, 2020 | Survey (McKinsey) Published on: October 5, 2020 | Category: Global Response

A new survey finds that responses to COVID-19 have speeded the adoption of digital technologies by several years—and that many of these changes could be here for the long haul.
Respondents in consumer packaged goods (CPG) and automotive and assembly, for example, report relatively low levels of change in their digital-product portfolios.
Respondents report similar accelerations in the digitization of their core internal operations (such as back-office, production, and R&D processes) and of interactions in their supply chains. Unlike customer-facing changes, the rate of adoption is consistent across regions.

U.S. exporters struggle to gain ground as global recession remains severe (Washington Post) Published on: October 4, 2020 | Category: Economic Impact, Global Response

If the U.S. economy is going to recover from the coronavirus recession, it will have to do so without much help from overseas.
Americans have resumed buying imported goods with nearly as much enthusiasm as before the pandemic. But people in other countries are not returning the favor.
The resulting gap between what the U.S. purchases from other countries and what it sells them — the merchandise trade deficit — hit a monthly record in August.

Fearing 2nd Wave, N.Y.C. Will Adopt Restrictions in Hard-Hit Areas (NY Times) Published on: October 4, 2020 | Category: Global Response

The plan is a major setback for New York City, amounting to the first significant reversal in the reopening and offering further evidence of the challenges in curbing the pandemic.
But under the new restrictions, Mr. de Blasio would close all schools — public and private — in nine of the city’s 146 ZIP codes, as well as all nonessential businesses.
Those areas all have had positivity rates in recent days of more than 3 percent of those tested — and some as high as 8 percent — in contrast to the city’s overall rate of about 1.5 percent.

Consumer healthcare behavior is changing: 3 changes that will stick post-Covid in the healthcare revenue cycle (MedCity News) Published on: October 4, 2020 | Category: Global Response

Now, experts predict virtual care visits will soar to more than 1 billion this year—and 89% of consumers report that they are satisfied or very satisfied with the experience.
The move toward digital-first interactions Consumers have “recalibrated their expectations for safety” following the pandemic, the McKinsey study notes, with a strong desire for contactless service.
And it calls for communications delivered in the consumers’ preferred channel of delivery, from email to text to online apps or even phone (still a preferred option among many seniors).

12 weeks of Christmas – retailers speed up holiday plans in a daunting year (The Globe and Mail) Published on: October 4, 2020 | Category: Canadian Business

Retailers are ramping up plans for a transformed Christmas shopping season in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with strategies to draw buyers early, step up their e-commerce game and convince consumers to buy gifts for far-flung friends and family.
Michael LeBlanc, a senior adviser at the Retail Council of Canada, says consumers may have more spending money on hand after shelling out less on vacations, commutes and lunchtime cappuccinos.

You’re worried about a pandemic, the election and a safe Halloween. Are you ready to start holiday shopping? (Chicago Tribune) Published on: October 4, 2020 | Category: Global Response

Consumers have a lot on their plates as they deal with a global health crisis, job losses, pay cuts, a contentious presidential election and whether their kids can safely celebrate Halloween.
Big chains and mom-and-pop retailers alike are prodding consumers to start spending early.
About 46% of consumers plan to start their holiday shopping in October or earlier, while 43% plan to wait until November, according to a National Retail Federation survey conducted in September.

Why a 2nd wave of COVID-19 is more dangerous than it looks (CBC) Published on: October 3, 2020 | Category: Canadian Business

At first glance, Canada’s second wave of COVID-19 is looking a lot different than the first wave.
Ontario public health officials are projecting up to 1,000 new cases per day this month, and the number of patients in the province’s hospitals with confirmed cases of COVID-19 doubled in just one week.
Testing backlogs in Ontario also reached a record high of more than 90,000 this week, and the province’s associate chief medical officer of health, Dr. Barbara Yaffe, said the number of contacts per COVID-19 case is “much higher” than in the first wave.

Patriots-Chiefs game postponed after multiple positive COVID-19 tests (NFL) Published on: October 3, 2020 | Category: Global Response

“The New England-Kansas City game scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday will be rescheduled to Monday or Tuesday after positive COVID-19 tests on both teams,” the league announced in a statement.
“In consultation with infectious disease experts, both clubs are working closely with the NFL and the NFLPA to evaluate multiple close contacts, perform additional testing and monitor developments.”

Contact Tracing, Key to Reining in the Virus, Falls Flat in the West (NY Times) Published on: October 3, 2020 | Category: Global Response

Tracing is seen as a vital tool to avoid lockdowns and open economies, but that requires a robust system, widespread rapid testing and public trust. All are lacking in the West.
In a survey of about 32,000 Britons, less than one in five who reported coronavirus symptoms said they had stayed home.
Even if only 15 per cent of people download them, they can reduce infections by 8 per cent and deaths by 6 per cent, according to research by Prof. Fraser, the Oxford professor.

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