The White House is reportedly set to recommend Americans wear a facemask while out in public to halt the spread of coronavirus. There’s been a rash of articles and tutorials in recent days about how to make your own facemask at home, and Edwards is asking folks to use those, and not N95s.
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Most online tutorials say you only need some cloth, like handkerchiefs, and elastic bands to make the most basic DIY mask.
92% of small businesses are reporting a negative impact from the COVID-19 pandemic according to a nationwide survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business. NFIB state director Dawn Starns says some businesses are choosing to forego the use of loans from government programs because they don’t want to get tangled in the extra paperwork or debt.
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Businesses with under 500 employees can now apply to receive a Small Business Administration loan from the feds to help cover payroll, and some other expenses for the next two months. The funds can only be used for payroll, rent, utilities, and some interest costs, but CPA Ben Vance says it’s really intended to keep your workers employed.
The Army Corps of Engineers began opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway today to protect New Orleans levees from the rising Mississippi River. For the first time ever, it’s the third straight year the flood structure has been utilized. COVID-19 may have many workers staying home, but Colonel Stephen Murphy says levee workers are essential.