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March 31, 2020 update quick update
As of 3:15pm pacific time, the
GLOBAL count
according to the
is over
850,000
and over
41,000
from coronavirus.
The Johns Hopkins CSSE dashboard is reporting 184,183 cases and 3,721 deaths as of 3:15pm pacific time on March 31 in the US.
The US is now ahead of China in terms of lives lost (China 3,309).
New York City remains the hardest hit by the growing outbreak. According to the dashboard data,
New York City is approaching 1,000 deaths (currently 932).
US AIRCRAFT CARRIER OUTBREAK
An ongoing outbreak onboard the
USS Theodore Roosevelt
aircraft carrier has put thousands of US Sailors and Marines at risk. Several identified cases have been evacuated, but the majority of the more than 100 cases remain onboard. The ship is currently in port in Guam.
US RESPONSE
COVID-19 LABOR STRIKES
Yesterday, thousands of warehouse and delivery drivers for Amazon and Instacart walked off the job.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
The US financial situation continues to be challenged and
unemployment is expected to exceed World War 2 Levels
.
A recent poll found that approximately one-third of Americans report that a household member has either been laid off or had their pay reduced, showing us just how widespread the effects of the virus are.
Notably, one study found that recent US economic trends more closely resemble a natural disaster than an economic recession, which could potentially provide some insight into how our recovery could progress after the pandemic recedes.
March 31 Topic: How to save money and create marketing campaigns yourself
-Using Canva
What is Canva?
Canva is a free program that lets you design beautiful, professional graphics and all the tools you need to design. You can choose from professionally designed layouts or create your own layouts and designs from scratch
How to Use Canva?
Canva has some great tutorials in their learning center:
Access FREE Templates and See Examples
Take a look at marketing examples from other pros
Keep Your Industry an Essential Service
We’re making it easy to write to your government representatives and send them a letter urging them to classify your industry as an essential service during this time of uncertainty.
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Housecall Pro is offering the Coronavirus Evening Update for Home Service Businesses for informational purposes only and to foster thoughtful communication and discussion regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; Housecall Pro is not offering advisory services or otherwise advising or representing any members of the group invited to participate. Housecall Pro is not offering legal, medical or other professional advice in the Coronavirus Evening Update and makes no representations or warranties regarding the content of the Coronavirus Evening Update. Participants should obtain independent advice relating to their businesses and their particular circumstances.
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