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May 20, 2020

Data on which activities are safer during COVID-19

MIT researchers have created a framework to assess the “cumulative risk” of opening various businesses and public spaces. Johnson & Johnson says it’ll stop selling the talc-based version of its baby powder. The SBA says PPP loans are getting smaller.

Eating at restaurants, going to the gym, attending college classes: How do you assign risk values to these various activities? — Eating at restaurants, going to the gym, attending college classes: How do you assign risk values to these various activities?
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Segments From This Episode

SBA says PPP loans are getting smaller in the second round of lending
by Justin Ho
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Business advocates say that’s a sign smaller businesses are finally getting the loans they applied for.
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Is it safe to visit gyms, cafes, and stores? Here’s what the data says.
by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon
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Researchers analyzed the risks and rewards of opening different businesses right now.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director