May 14, 2021

What new mask guidance means for businesses

For now, many businesses are likely to still require face masks. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

What can businesses ask of their customers? And what can employers ask of their workers? We start to sort it out. Plus, hospital appointments are disrupted by a ransomware attack on Ireland's health service. And, in the U.K., much like in the U.S., worries about higher inflation are creeping up along with increases in consumer demand and wages.

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COVID-19

What about wearing a mask in stores or at work?

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Rose Conlon

May 14, 2021

Despite new CDC guidance, businesses and workplaces will likely still require masks for now.

For now, many businesses are likely to still require face masks.

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Irish health service has been hit by a ransomware attack

The BBC’s Danny Aeberhard reports.

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COVID & Unemployment

Wage growth and post-lockdown demand could push up UK inflation

by Victoria Craig

May 14, 2021

Sound familiar?

British restaurants like The Quality Chop House are on a hiring spree to try to meet elevated consumer demand.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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