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COVID-19 lockdowns
China's zero-COVID policy is sending ripples through the world economy
May 9, 2022
As one region after another locks down, companies struggle and delays hinder the production and transportation of goods.
A look at lockdown life in Shanghai
Apr 22, 2022
COVID cases still number about 18,000 per day, and many people have had to make sacrifices.
More supply chain woes likely when China eases its COVID lockdowns
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Justin Ho
Apr 18, 2022
Goods sitting idle in warehouses or containers will head to the U.S., though many companies have adapted to shortages.
Inside Shanghai's indefinite lockdown: isolation, outcry and food shortages
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Jennifer Pak
Apr 12, 2022
Shanghai's latest citywide lockdown has left residents anxious about being separated from their children, pets and struggling to find food.
How will the coronavirus omicron variant affect the economy?
Nov 29, 2021
Omicron might play out in a similar way to delta, with a sharp drop in consumer spending. Tourism in particular would likely take a big hit.
"Looking after children during the pandemic is uplifting"
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Sean McHenry
Jan 13, 2021
Roopam Carroll runs a day care center in Nottingham, England. She explains how caregivers enable other kinds of work.
Lessons of HIV/AIDS help San Francisco battle today's pandemic
Dec 1, 2020
The Bay Area is keeping COVID casualties down. Officials learned the importance of taking action early and building partnerships.
For public good, not for profit.
Businesses face new restrictions with no aid in sight
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Justin Ho
Nov 24, 2020
During the first round of lockdowns earlier this year, small businesses could fall back on federal relief. Not this time.
What happens to consumer spending next in the stop-and-go COVID-19 economy?
Nov 5, 2020
It doesn't look good, considering the pandemic is still raging and there's no additional federal relief yet.
Toilet paper companies work to keep shelves stocked as shortage risk returns
Nov 5, 2020
The real challenge is making sure toilet paper hits shelves at the same pace consumers are buying it.