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World Quarantines as Covid-19 Hits U.S, Europe

World Quarantines as Covid-19 Hits U.S, Europe

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Mar 20, 2020
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March 9 - 13, 2020
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Let's break down the news. Here's a preview of this week's memo:

1. World Quarantines
2. Joe Bidens Surge Continues
3. China Expels U.S. Reporters

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Amazon: Amid exploding demand due to the Coronavirus, Amazon is seeking to hire 100,000 workers to keep pace. While in quarantine, more consumers are turning to Amazon to buy goods such as Clorox wipes and toilet paper, both of which are currently sold out. The company is also giving employees a $2 hourly pay raise until the end of April which includes warehouse workers, WholeFoods employees, and delivery workers all of whom make at least $15 an hour. 

Volunteer Vaccine Tests: In London, more than 20,000 people opted in to get sick and test the Coronavirus vaccine in exchange for £3,500 ($4,480). Experiments are said to play a crucial role in determining a valid vacci…

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