Millions of smaller employers may not benefit from the government’s flagship loan program — here’s why. Source
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Congressman wants people to work despite coronavirus risk
“It is policymakers’ decision to put on our big boy and big girl pants and say, ‘This is the lesser of these two evils,'” he said. Source
South Dakota meat facility becomes nation’s top COVID-19 hotspot
The majority of South Dakota’s 1,168 total cases — 934 — are in Minnehaha County, which includes the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant. Source
Scientists observe brightest star explosion ever seen
Astronomers believe the star was at least 100 times the mass of the sun. Source
Coronavirus hits workers at big poultry processor
Wayne Farms also confirms Covid-19 cases at other facilities, but denies it’s charging workers for masks. Source
CDC director calls WHO “a great partner” after Trump cuts funding
President Donald Trump accused WHO of making mistakes that worsened the global spread of coronavirus, as he announced funding would be cut. Source
Contact tracing for coronavirus: How it works and why it’s difficult
The labor-intensive process has long been used to contain epidemics, but coronavirus poses unique challenges. Source
New York to require masks or face coverings in public
The order may eventually come with civil penalties for violations Source
New York governor on coronavirus: “We’re still in the woods”
He reported 752 new deaths due to the virus – close to the number of deaths the day before: 778 fatalities. Source
Huge explosion rocks paper mill in Maine; injuries reported
There are multiple injuries, CBS affiliate WGME reports, and Life Flight has been dispatched. Source