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Covid-19: Lowe's Giving Workers Pay Raises, Rearranges Stores For Social Distancing
In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in an effort to retain employees and make sure they are safe, Lowe’s has announced it will raise hourly wages while implementing several safety measures.
The salary increase, of $2 per hour, which runs through the month of April, is for all employees including seasonal and part-time workers, said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s president and CEO.
“We are continually working on ways to protect and support our associates and our customers during this time when we are all adjusting how we work and live,” said Ellison.
In addition, the store…
New Flu-Related Death In Connecticut Reported Bringing Total To 78 For Season
With the world fixated on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there was a new flu-related death in Connecticut last week, bringing the total to 78 for the season.
According to the Connecticut Department of Health, the flu has gone from “widespread” to "regional" statewide, with a total of 2,993 influenza-related hospitalizations reported since the beginning of the flu season, including just 22 in the past week, dramatically down from the week before.
As of the week ending on Saturday, April 4, just one of the 78 flu-related deaths reported was a toddler, the bulk were seni…
Covid-19: It's Spring Allergy Season - Here's Difference In Symptoms With Novel Coronavirus
Spring allergy season is going to have a different look and feel this year in the wake out of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Flowers and plants are beginning to sprout as the weather warms, but many are mistaking allergies for symptoms they believe to be related to COVID-19, doctors are cautioning.
Healthcare professionals said that symptoms of allergies include sneezing, itchy nose, eyes, or mouth, runny or stuffed noses, watery, red, or swollen eyes; while influenza symptoms include fevers, coughs, muscle aches, chills and sweats, congestion, sore throats, and weaknesses.
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