Data on which activities are safer during COVID-19
May 20, 2020

Data on which activities are safer during COVID-19

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MIT researchers have created a framework to assess the "cumulative risk" of opening various businesses and public spaces. Johnson & Johnson says it'll stop selling the talc-based version of its baby powder. The SBA says PPP loans are getting smaller.

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SBA says PPP loans are getting smaller in the second round of lending

May 20, 2020
Business advocates say that's a sign smaller businesses are finally getting the loans they applied for.
The SBA's changes for the latest round of lending appear to be helping smaller businesses.
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Is it safe to visit gyms, cafes, and stores? Here's what the data says.

May 20, 2020
Researchers analyzed the risks and rewards of opening different businesses right now.
MIT researchers say we need to "ration our social contact" during these times. But how best to do that?
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Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Brian Allison Engineer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer