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Last Updated:October 15, 2020

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Nine in ten recovered COVID-19 patients experience side-effects, study shows (Reuters) Published on: September 29, 2020 | Category: Global Response

In an online survey of 965 recovered COVID-19 patients, 879 people or 91.1% responded they were suffering at least one side-effect from the disease, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) official Kwon Jun-wook told a briefing.
Fatigue was the most common side-effect with 26.2% reading, followed by difficulty in concentration which had 24.6%, Kwon said.
South Korea is also conducting a separate study with some 16 medical organisations on potential complications of the disease through a detailed analysis involving CT scans on recovered patients next year, Kwon told the briefing.

Third of employers froze salaries in 2020, compared to projection of 2%, finds survey (Benefits Canada) Published on: September 29, 2020 | Category: Canadian Business

More than a third (36 per cent) of Canadian organizations froze salaries in 2020, compared to a pre-coronavirus forecast of just two per cent, according to Morneau Shepell Ltd.’s annual salary projection survey.
The trend is likely to hold true for the coming year, with almost half (46 per cent) of employers saying they’re uncertain about whether to increase or freeze salaries, while 13 per cent have already committed to doing so in 2021.

In reversal, Quebec moves to adopt federal COVID-19 exposure-notification app (The Logic) Published on: September 28, 2020 | Category: Canadian Business

After months of opposition, the Quebec government is close to adopting the federal government’s exposure-notification application.
With that second wave already upon the province—Premier François Legault announced new measures Monday in a bid to counter the spike in COVID-19 cases, including a 28-day closing of restaurants, bars and casinos in so-called “red zones”—the government has been rushing to change course.
A recent research paper from the University of Oxford, Stanford University and Google on the efficacy of exposure-notification applications said they were effective even with low adoption rates.

Food courts, commercial property and public transit to suffer as Canadian economy transforms in eight key ways (Financial Post) Published on: September 28, 2020 | Category: Canadian Business

It’s clear the pandemic has drastically transformed the ways people live, work and play and, like the virus itself, these changes will mutate slightly as they spread, according to a new report by the Royal Bank of Canada.
Data on shoppers will become even more important for retailers keen to engage consumers even before they go online and to enhance their buying experiences.
Almost a third of Canadians are choosing the internet for items they used to buy in stores, while 36 per cent of U.S. consumers are now more open to trying new brands, putting past loyalties at risk.

Those Dying From Covid-19 Are Least Likely to Own Life Insurance (WSJ) Published on: September 28, 2020 | Category: Global Response

U.S. life insurers are paying out far fewer Covid-19 death claims than initially expected, largely because the virus is disproportionately killing people with little to no insurance.
Older people often have smaller policies than people who are still in the workforce.
There has also been a disproportionate impact on minorities, such as African-Americans.

Outdoor dining has helped restaurants avoid disaster. But winter is coming. (Washington Post) Published on: September 28, 2020 | Category: Economic Impact

Millions of jobs have been lost, and nearly 100,000 restaurants have closed permanently or indefinitely since the outbreak, according to a recent survey from the National Restaurant Association.
Restaurateurs are expected to lose $240 million this year, and the worst may be yet to come as winter looms, threatening to slow down or shut down outdoor dining spaces that have given owners hope that they might survive this crisis until a vaccine is widely available.
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found that nearly 300 adults who tested positive for the virus were more than twice as likely to have dined at a restaurant in the two weeks before getting sick than people who tested negative.

How to Build Rapport … While Wearing a Mask (HBR) Published on: September 28, 2020 | Category: Leadership

Nonverbal communication in the workplace is extremely important.
This makes communication in the age of Covid-19 more challenging for the obvious reason that masks, a necessary component of fighting the pandemic, hide the parts of our faces that display facial expressions — particularly those micro expressions that we use without thinking to convey as well as perceive sincerity, trustworthiness, and good intentions.

New Covid fines of up to £10,000 come into force in England (Guardian) Published on: September 27, 2020 | Category: Global Response

People refusing to self-isolate will face penalties starting at £1,000, and police will act on tip-offs from neighbours.
The changes come with the duty to self-isolate moving into law. It becomes a legal obligation if someone is told to do so by test-and-trace staff, but not for those simply using the Covid-19 phone app, which is anonymous.
Those who do not self-isolate when told to could face fines, which start at £1,000 and rise to £10,000 for repeat offences, or those who instigate breaches of the law, such as an employer who orders or permits people to come to work when they should not.

How to Keep the Coronavirus at Bay Indoors (NY Times) Published on: September 27, 2020 | Category: Global Response

The virus poses a greater threat in crowded indoor spaces than it does outdoors.
This summer, scientists isolated live virus from tiny droplets called aerosols floating in the air as far as 16 feet from an infected patient in a hospital.
Some school districts have focused on virus-proofing their ventilation systems, and the C.D.C. has produced an exhaustive set of recommendations for businesses trying to keep employees from becoming infected with the virus.

Grocers Stockpile, Build ‘Pandemic Pallets’ Ahead of Winter (WSJ) Published on: September 27, 2020 | Category: Global Response

Grocery stores and food companies are preparing for a possible surge in sales amid a new rise in Covid-19 cases and the impending holiday rush.
Supermarkets are stockpiling groceries and storing them early to prepare for the fall and winter months, when some health experts warn the country could see another widespread outbreak of virus cases and new restrictions.
Food companies are accelerating production of their most popular items, and leaders across the industry are saying they won’t be caught unprepared in the face of another pandemic surge.

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