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- Global cases: More than 1,949,200
- Global deaths: At least 123,348
- US cases: More than 584,000
- US deaths: At least 24,485
The data above was compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
3:12 pm: 7.5 million small businesses are at risk of closing, report finds
Nearly 7.5 million small businesses are at risk of closing their doors permanently over the next several months if the coronavirus pandemic persists, according to a survey.
Around two-thirds of entrepreneurs said they may have to shut forever if business…
Source cnbc.com
