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Small business owners pleading for federal aid during omicron surge

Small business owners pleading for federal aid during omicron surge

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[ad_1] CLEVELAND — As the U.S. continues to deal with the omicron surge, many small businesses owners are struggling to stay afloat. Now, they’re calling on Congress to provide additional federal aid to help them keep their heads above water. Data from a new national survey conducted by Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices reports […]

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Hochul extends business mask mandate to Feb. 10, school mask policy remains indefinite

Hochul extends business mask mandate to Feb. 10, school mask policy remains indefinite

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[ad_1] ALBANY — The state’s mask-or-vaccine requirement for indoor businesses, which had been set to expire on Tuesday, was extended to Feb. 10 by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday. The governor contends the directive will have no bearing on the state’s continuing requirement for masks to be worn in schools. She said that mandate, although […]

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Local pediatricians: Masks and vaccines protect from severe COVID-19 | Business

Local pediatricians: Masks and vaccines protect from severe COVID-19 | Business

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[ad_1] Jan. 22—With some Weld County schools switching to remote learning within the last week, local pediatricians have concerns about COVID-19, the omicron variant and public management of the diseases caused by coronavirus. Parents and families can and should take precautions to prevent children from severe illness and hospitalization, according to Dr. Brian Money, a […]

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They survived lockdowns, but these leaders say Omicron is even more difficult for business

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[ad_1] Last year, Havana Tan steered her new Melbourne restaurant through multiple lockdowns, but she says this summer’s Omicron wave has been the most testing time yet for her business. “I would say it is the actual hardest period we have faced so far,” she said.  “Even opening in the thick of the pandemic, at […]

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