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Snopes looks at rumors and misinformation about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses, and how companies responded to the coronavirus crisis.
by Snopes Staff, May 20, 2020
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Are the rumors about companies, large and small, stepping up to help ordinary citizens weather the coronavirus pandemic true? Are those "free pandemic coupons" you saw online real? Snopes investigates COVID-19 claims pertaining to the business sector.
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By Snopes Staff
March 20, 2020
We've compiled a list of major grocery chains offering dedicated hours set aside for members of ...
March 20, 2020
A few McDonald's locations in the U.S. made a major announcement about kids' meals.
March 20, 2020
Coupon scams are not uncommon — with or without a global pandemic.
March 27, 2020
Hobby Lobby reportedly sent a letter to employees explaining its stores were staying open during ...
March 16, 2020
You can't conjure up a giveaway out of thin air.
March 14, 2020
Even if COVID-19 hasn't infected the entire population, a mania for buying bathroom tissue appar ...
March 17, 2020
An unclear headline and a paywalled article led to some confusion about Amazon's announcement.
March 25, 2020
After being called out for its approach to supporting seasonal and contract workers during times ...
March 2, 2020
A trope that suggests people are so dumb they think the beer and virus are related played out in ...
March 17, 2020
Even looming food shortages are apparently not enough to prompt some consumers to try soy- and t ...
March 11, 2020
The U.S. president’s finances are complex, but does Donald Trump actually benefit from the CDC’s ...
March 16, 2020
Oscar, a digital health-insurance startup that recently set up a service for users to find COVID ...
April 8, 2020
No, but Walmart and other stores have set aside dedicated shopping hours for senior citizens.
May 4, 2020
An old rumor resurfaced amid a rise in Sinophobia during the COVID-19 coronavirus disease pandemic.
May 7, 2020
Costco's requiring customers to wear face masks in its stores during the coronavirus pandemic ha ...
May 14, 2020
He posted the photo of an ice cream sundae from Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant while stay-at-h ...
May 20, 2020
An image showing a letter purportedly sent from the grocery chain to employees sparked outrage o ...
