By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian
Updated: April 24, 2020 10:04 AM CT | Published: April 24, 2020 8:32 AM CT
As of Friday, April 24, Shelby County now has 1,981 confirmed coronavirus cases with 43 deaths, according to the latest numbers from the Shelby County Health Department.
Congress passed a bill late Thursday, April 23, that provides $310 billion in new funds for the Paycheck Protection Program, which gives small firms loans that could be forgiven if they use them on wages, benefits, rent and utilities.
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