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CNBC
Research to develop vaccines and treatments to fight the coronavirus has "accelerated at incredible speed," World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Monday.
He said more than 70 countries have joined WHO's trial to accelerate research on effective treatments and "about 20 institutions and companies are racing to develop a vaccine."
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The New York TImes
Everyone wants to know when we are going to be able to leave our homes and reopen the United States. That's the wrong way to frame it.
The better question is: "How will we know when to reopen the country?"
Any date that is currently being thrown around is just a guess. It's pulled out of the air.
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The New York Times
Rushing to shore up a $2 trillion economic stimulus effort that is already under strain, Congress could move as early as this week to approve another $250 billion in aid for small businesses, after the Trump administration asked for additional funds to support an overwhelming demand for help.
The request for a quick infusion of more money, which Republican and Democratic leaders acknowledged was necessary, signaled a recognition among lawmakers and the administration that the historic economic stabilization package enacted only two weeks ago to help businesses survive the economic damage of the coronavirus pandemic did not go nearly far enough.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated almost $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses.
Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.
Use this tool on the SBA website to help you find an eligible lender in your area.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act expands the Small Business Administration's long-standing Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL). The EIDL program was created to assist businesses, renters, and homeowners located in regions affected by declared disasters.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is compiling a list of programs providing financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. For nonprofit assistance, see Candid’s list of funds for coronavirus relief.
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Inc.
Emergency loans aren't the only way to protect your business during the coronavirus crisis. In addition to Paycheck Protection Program loans, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act also offers other ways for business owners to access capital. Taking advantage of these options can be critical while you wait for PPP loans to arrive.
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All Africa
As the National Arts Festival goes virtual during the Covid-19 crisis, its community of artists is entering a daunting new world.
The Covid-19 lockdown has compacted the human world emotionally while disintegrating it physically. Our ever-densifying digital lives used to feel oddly alienating. But now, suddenly, they offer precious causeways to human contact. For some, our screens have become our emotional ventilators, supplying the oxygen of fellowship and consolation.
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CNN
Large numbers of people flocked to popular tourists sites and major cities across China over the country's holiday weekend, despite warnings from health authorities that the risk posed by the coronavirus pandemic remains far from over.
Images from the Huangshan mountain park in Anhui province on Saturday April 4 showed thousands of people crammed together, many wearing face masks, eager to experience the great outdoors after months of travel restrictions and strict lockdown measures.
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The Business Times
Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has temporarily suspended all of its attractions from April 6 until May 4 in line with the Singapore government's "circuit-breaker" measures, it said in a bourse filing on Monday.
The latest measures, which include the closure of most workplaces, were announced by the government on Friday to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
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Inc 42
To enforce the lockdown, the Indian government has ramped up its reliance on drones for surveillance, especially to prevent gatherings of devotees at religious congregations, at a time when several festivals are expected to be celebrated.
According to an ET report, the government took this decision, on Tuesday (April 7), in a meeting chaired by the defence minister Rajnath Singh.
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NME
The global novel coronavirus outbreak is currently dealing huge blows to the live music industry worldwide. Slews of tours, concerts and festivals have been cancelled or postponed so as to cut the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Just two of the biggest global music events that have been hit so far are Austin, Texas festival and conference SXSW, whose cancellation left hundreds of musicians – several Australians included – in the lurch, and Coachella, which has been pushed back to October.
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Forbes
There will be no tiptoeing through the tulips in Holland this year. For the first time since opening in 1950, the famous Keukenhof flower garden, whose 7 million bulbs attract about 1.5 million visitors from over 100 countries each year, will be closed due to the coronavirus.
The decision to nip the garden’s two-month tourist season in the bud was an emotional one, director Bart Siemerink told Radio West on Tuesday.
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Forbes
Italy has been one of the countries hardest hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic with a fatality rate of more than 12% as of April 4. With travel restricted throughout the world and stringent lockdown measures in place within the country, it would seem to be irresponsible and perhaps crazy to host a festival in Florence at the end of May.
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Scotsman
Tourism and business leaders believe cultural events could still help Edinburgh, Scotland's recovery from the coronavirus pandemic this summer.
The Edinburgh Hotels Association and business group Essential Edinburgh have thrown their weight behind the idea of some shows going ahead to help fuel a revival for the city if it is deemed safe enough for hotels, bars and restaurants to reopen.
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The Guardian
We asked you to share your thoughts and experiences about this summer's festival being cancelled because of the coronavirus.
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Access All Areas
The Danish government has announced that all events over 1,000 capacity are cancelled until 31 August, meaning no festivals will be able to take place this year.
Other social restrictions, including a ban on gatherings of more than 10 people, will stay in pace until at least 10 May.
Roskilde, a festival due to take place 27 June-4 July which had acts including Taylor Swift, Deftones, Kendrick Lamara, Faith No More, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler the Creator, FKA Twigs, the Strokes and Haim, said in a statement that it was "devastated" by the news.
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Fox News
The governments of Norway, Denmark, Austria and the Czech Republic have announced plans to ease restrictions in place to slow the spread of coronavirus despite a second wave of infections hitting several countries in Asia.
The leaders of these four European countries said the pandemic is under control in their respective nations after early action appeared to curb the virus.
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Middle East Eye
With the spread of COVID-19 impacting millions of people worldwide, the holy month of Ramadan, which is scheduled to begin on or around Thursday 23 April, may look very different this year. For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is one of the most revered months of the year. It is believed that during this ninth month of the Islamic calendar, God revealed the first verses of the Quran, the holy book, to the Prophet Muhammad.
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DesignBoom
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the government of the United Arab Emirates has proposed new dates for Expo 2020 Dubai. The global event, which is expected to attract over 10 million foreign visitors, remains scheduled to start on Oct. 20, 2020 before closing on April 10, 2021. however, in light of recent global events, UAE officials have suggested postponing the event for 12 months.
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CBC News
This is shaping up to be Ottawa's silent spring — and summer's sounding pretty bleak, too — as more and more concerts, festivals and other annual events are cancelled in the wake of measures meant to slow the spread of coronavirus.
The province has already banned gatherings of more than five people, and on Monday officials announced city parks, facilities and services will remain shut down until the end of June, nor will any event permits be issued until at least that time.
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Narcity
Canada Day this year is probably going to be a little quieter than usual. Speaking on Monday, Mayor Jim Watson discussed the possibility of Canada Day in Ottawa getting cancelled, due to COVID-19 concerns. While nothing is certain, Watson admitted that July's usual celebrations would be very unlikely.
In an interview with CTV News at Six on Monday, Mayor Watson explained that the chances of things returning to normal by July were slim, and therefore urged local communities to refrain from using money and resources to make plans for July 1.
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Calgary Herald
Festivals, public gatherings and events in Calgary up until June 30 are cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city hall announced Friday.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi said the move is "tough" for the community, as well as for him personally. "I know that no matter how we probably knew it was coming, it was very hard for us to prepare ourselves mentally, emotionally, for that," he said.
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Edmonton Journal
The City of Edmonton is not accepting new applications for public events and will decide on the future of summer festivals within the next two weeks.
Annual favourites like K-Days, Taste of Edmonton, Heritage Festival and the special ITU World Triathlon Grand Final may be in jeopardy.
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WXIN-TV
Organizers of the 500 Festival announced new dates Wednesday for all of the festivities leading up to this year’s Indianapolis 500.
The 500 Festival events and the 104th Indy 500 were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Ticker
The National Cherry Festival has not yet made a decision about its 2020 festival, according to its executive director — but is closely monitoring the situation.
Several area event organizers have begun cancelling festivals and events well into June, including the Cedar Polka Festival, Leland Wine & Food Festival, and Suds & Sun. Tourism leaders have predicted the summer tourism will be a difficult one, with more closings and cancellings still to come and a likely prolonged recovery period before visitors feel comfortable meeting in large gatherings.
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Daily Herald
Deposit deadlines, sponsorship funds, stage rentals, band bookings and organizers' experience levels are shaping whether spring and summer festivals are being canceled months in advance or staying on the calendar in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Events including the Chocolate Fest on May 15, 16 and 17 in Long Grove; the inaugural Elgin Pride parade and festival on June 6 and 7; the Buffalo Grove Pride Parade on June 7; the Scottish Festival & Highland Games on June 19 and 20 in Itasca; and the Eyes to the Skies festival on July 4, 5 and 6 in Lisle already have been called off.
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NOLA.com
Producers of the 2020 Buku Music + Arts Project at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans initially postponed their event from mid-March to Labor Day weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic.
But they've now decided to cancel the 2020 Buku entirely.
Buku is produced by the locally based Winter Circle Productions, which joined AEG Presents, the global live entertainment powerhouse, in 2015 to run AEG's new Gulf Coast office.
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Bloomberg Tax
Travel and tourism — which funnels $83 billion in tax revenue annually to state and local governments — is in a freefall triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
The related havoc being wrought on state budgets is widespread: Less bed taxes from hotels; less sales tax from restaurants and retailers; less rental car taxes and the list goes on. Even one of the newest funding sources for states — taxing sports betting — is caught in the mix with the abrupt end of many live sporting events.
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ResponseSource
Save the date! On Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May, this virtual festival will play host to themed stages streaming a range of exciting entertainment, competitions and activities for all the family.
Hosted at www.PlayAtHomeFest.com as well as across the Good Play Guide's social media channels, the festival is open to everyone around the world. Participation is completely free and offers a chance for families to create positive memories whilst having fun together.
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