People must be told at least 12 weeks in advance if they are to lose their local cash machine under new guidelines amid concerns so many are being lost because of Covid-19. The financial watchdog has fired a warning shot against banks, which have removed thousands of cash points in […]
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Coronavirus latest: Beijing cluster prompts tough measures
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Global cases have reached 7,854,514, according to Johns Hopkins University. The worldwide death toll has hit 431,543. To see how the disease has spread, view our virus tracker charts: […]
Beijing steps up coronavirus measures as dozens of cases emerge from a food market
BEIJING (Reuters) — After weeks with almost no new coronavirus infections, Beijing has recorded dozens of new cases in recent days, all linked to a major wholesale food market, raising concerns about a resurgence of the disease. The capital is taking steps to try to halt the outbreak including ramping up testing. […]
Government considers measures to protect new mothers’ finances after 220,000 sign petition
The Government is exploring measures to help new mothers financially, after more than 220,000 people signed a petition calling for paid maternity leave to be extended by three months in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Tens of thousands of new mothers and pregnant women have written to the Government about […]
Coronavirus measures promise relief for Japan’s labor crunch
TOKYO — Japanese companies have stumbled upon a possible solution to their chronic labor shortages as measures introduced to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus are also keeping workers happier and more engaged. Companies that have adopted teleworking and other special workings arrangements during the outbreak have seen a […]
Shanghai Disneyland reopens with restrictive measures amid pandemic
SHANGHAI — Shanghai Disneyland resumed operations on Monday as China attempts to reboot domestic tourism hurt by months-long quarantine measures amid sporadic flare-ups of coronavirus infections. The reopening of the park, which closed on Jan. 25, marks the first theme park operated by Walt Disney Co. to restart as the […]
Hilton, Marriott ramp up cleaning measures as quarantine mandates relax
Dive Brief: Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide both announced new cleaning procedures in a move to rebuild trust in hotel stays for once the pandemic subsides, the companies revealed in separate press releases. Hilton is partnering with Lysol’s parent company RB and the Mayo Clinic to develop new processes and […]