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  • Local banks step up in the fight to keep Covid-19 economic calamity at bay

    Throughout the economic crash of 2008, banks were "vilified" for their response, but as the economy again teeters on crashing during the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have been able to be proactive in their approach. While several banks are making financial contributions to philanthropies, and public health efforts or creating relief funds, others have agreed to temporary forbearance on certain types of loans which enables "local business owners and workers to defer payments without penalty to the end of their loan terms."

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  • As virus rages, Berkeley's 'Mother Goose' aids homeless people abandoned by the system

    Activists in Berkeley, California, are filling in what they say is a gap in homeless services during the coronavirus outbreak. Volunteers are safely delivering food and other supplies to those without shelter.

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  • Food banks continue their service during COVID-19

    As the COVID-19 pandemics threatens the livelihoods of people around the country, food banks are finding creative ways to stay open while staying safe to serve people who might find it difficult to continue to buy groceries. In Southern California, one food bank launched a drive-through, contactless food pantry. Others are making door-to-door deliveries.

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  • Food trucks get creative to survive the coronavirus crisis, from selling groceries to pivoting to delivery

    Food trucks and other street food businesses are shifting their approach to meet the new demands of a largely stay-at-home workforce. Some are parking on residential streets at night instead of office parking lots during the day and others are selling basic groceries or delivering takeout to their customers.

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  • This Is What The South Korean Government Comfort Package For Quarantined People Looks Like

    As told through the words of citizens on social media, this article lays out a number of ways the government of South Korean has been able to contain the virus. A notable thing is the care package mailed to everyone, containing hygiene essentials such as face masks and hand sanitizer, fresh produce, quarantine garbage disposal instructions, and a letter expressing concern for people’s well being. This cuts down on people in quarantine leaving home to shop for essentials. Other tactics include rapid testing and follow-up with infected patients.

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  • Restaurants Need Income, Families Need Food. Two Marylanders Are Helping Both At Once

    With businesses and families alike hurting during the pandemic, one nonprofit is helping both by buying meals from local restaurants and delivering them to families in need. People who have been stuck at home but want to help their community nonetheless, have donated enough to provide 3,000 meals and almost $30,000 in revenue for local businesses. While the effort isn't a silver bullet, families and business owners are grateful for the help.

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  • Will Small Businesses Most in Need Get Help From the Coronavirus Relief Package?

    As small businesses, nonprofits, and independent contractors try to access funds made available through the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, bankers across the country are doing what they can to step up, follow federal guidelines, and process loans as quickly as possible. New features, including the SBA fully guaranteeing PPP loans, are making them more accessible. From typical SBA lenders to community development financial institutions to credit unions, many financial institutions are trying to help as many businesses as possible.

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  • From limoncello to lemon-scented hand sanitizer

    To avoid laying off employees during the coronavirus pandemic, a New Hampshire small business that manufactured hard lemonade and liquors turned their operation into producing hand sanitizer for first responders. Although many distilleries have implemented this practice, this company's new endeavor has still already fulfilled orders from "hospitals and first responders, including the Massachusetts State Trooper Association."

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  • 4 UC Berkeley students launch SF Food Friends in response to COVID-19 pandemic

    Grad students in the Bay Area concerned about the impacts of the coronavirus created a platform that matches at-risk residents with low-risk residents to deliver necessities like groceries and prescriptions. The group is partnering not only with large grocery stores but also with those smaller shops struggling to stay afloat.

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  • Digitale Kontrolle, staatliche Fürsorge: Was wir von Singapurs Corona-Kurs lernen können

    Singapur hat es geschafft, durch eine frühe und umfassende Reaktion auf das Coronavirus nicht zum nächsten Pandemie-Herd zu werden. Das Land hat aus der Sars-Epidemie 2003 gelernt und bereits frühzeitig damit angefangen, auf Covid-19 zu testen, Reisebeschränkungen zu verhängen und Kontakte zurückzuverfolgen. Das strikte Vorgehen stößt in der Bevölkerung auf Zustimmung.

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