Coronavirus

The website highlights mainly four areas of contributions where citizens and organisations can do their bit. These four areas are: health, communication, entrepreneurial, and essential services. Those interested in volunteering under health can donate medical equipments, help in infection prevention and control as well as assist primary healthcare workers. What citizens can also do, as per the website is help elderly and those in need, dead body management and assist in transportation of patients. The government wants citizens and organisations to create public awareness on hygiene practices, promote social distancing measures and manning helplines that have been created to address the coronavirus pandemic. Those who are entrepreneurs can help in logistics, providing IT-based solutions and more importantly assist in production of PPE, masks, sanitisers. One can also donate money and supplies through the website. After going on the website, individuals and organisations can click … [Read more...] about Here’s how government wants you to help in coronavirus fight

So why do some people continue to wear surgical masks? And what about the trend of homemade face masks you sew yourself? Some health care facilities may be in dire straights, and wearing any type of mask could supply some with peace of mind on the theory that some physical barrier is better than none at all. Others might feel ill and want to provide a barrier from their coughs and sneezes as a courtesy to you. And still others may not be fully informed about the limitations of surgical or homemade masks.  … [Read more...] about Homemade masks, home testing, PPE and every other coronavirus term to know

The coronavirus pandemic has had a severe impact on the world. With each passing day we are seeing efforts being made by governments, organisations and individuals in the fight against the pandemic. Google has announced a slew of measures in its capacity and what it is doing in the fight against coronavirus. In a blog posted by CEO Sundar Pichai, Google outlined all — including a commitment of $800 million — it is doing. Pichai wrote, “As the coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen around the world, it’s taking a devastating toll on lives and communities. To help address some of these challenges, today we’re announcing a new $800+ million commitment to support small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), health organizations and governments, and health workers on the frontline of this global pandemic.” Google is giving $250 million in ad grants to help the World Health Organization (WHO) and more than 100 government agencies globally provide … [Read more...] about Read what CEO Sundar Pichai has to say on Google’s response to coronavirus

What to do if you don't receive your checkIf you qualify for a payment, you should expect a notice in the mail from the government with information about where and when it sent your check. If you receive the notice but not the check or direct deposit, contact the IRS using information in the notice. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus stimulus check is official: Find out if you’re eligible for up to $1,200

If dealing with the effects of coronavirus has put you behind schedule for preparing and paying your taxes this year, the US Treasury will give you 91 more days to pay your federal taxes without a penalty. You'll now have until July 15 to file your tax returns, whether you're an individual, trust and estate, corporation and other noncorporation. You can also request an extension beyond July 15. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus pushes back tax day: How to get an extension to July 15