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The bad news keeps coming: The U.S. recently broke a single-day record, with more than 160,000 new coronavirus cases. The biggest culprit? Businesses.
Restaurants, gyms, bars, cafes, and other heavily trafficked indoor venues accounted for 80 percent of new infections from March to May, according to a new analysis published Nov. 10 in the journal Nature, which used cellphone data from 10 U.S. cities. The analysis further showed that infection rates were higher in lower-income communities, as the study's authors noted that work demands likely had a hand in people's increased mobility.
While it's unclear if or when more state-by-state restrictions are coming, this data probably will influence how officials respond to the latest wave of the virus. A total lockdown could result in a slew of business closures, especially if it’s not accompanied by a long-awaited round of federal small-business stimulus money. For any other scenario, business owners are hoping their crisis-era planning will get them through the uncertainty of the coming months.
Read our story to learn how small businesses across the country are preparing for the next Covid-19 wave--including unique pricing strategies, new product lines, and more. |
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