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.
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.
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