Tag: coronavirus

Wells Fargo Donates $6.25 Million to Aid in Coronavirus Response

Stuart Mitchell

The Wells Fargo Foundation has announced up to $6.25 million in donations to support domestic and global response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to aid public health relief efforts. The philanthropic funding includes $1 million for the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emergency Relief Fund and $250,000 to the International Medical Corps for their work in more than 30 countries. The company will also donate up to $5 million at the local level to help address community-specific needs in the coming months. In addition, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:…

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Flushing advice issued after coronavirus panic buying

Stuart Mitchell

Environmental not-for-profit, City to Sea, has today reiterated its advice on what to flush down the loo in a bid to prevent sewer blockages, which can result in waste and plastic washing into our oceans.  The call comes on the back of recent evidence showing more sewers blocked by huge ‘fatbergs’ clogged with wet wipes amid a toilet roll shortage trigged by coronavirus panic buying. Campaigns Manager at City to Sea, Steve Hynd, said, “We have seen panic buying around the world of toilet paper. With the shelves empty in…

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