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Congress has approved a $484 billion coronavirus aid package. A primary focus of the aid package is to replenish funding for the Small Business Administration loan program, namely the Paycheck Protection Program.

Operators are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as applications are approved on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information visit https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options.