Weekly COVID Update: 5/27 – 6/2

Economic Outlook

Forecasts for national economic recovery continue to develop. Hopes for the speedy implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine may not be a reality.

6/2/20 | Global stocks rise on economic rebound optimism

6/2/20 | The US economy could take nearly a decade to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to the CBO

6/1/20 | A State-By-State Guide To Reopening America

5/28/20 | This Is How Deeply the Coronavirus Changed Our Behavior

5/27/20| ‘Superforecasters’ Say a Covid-19 Vaccine Is Still a Ways Off

Business News

Following several weeks of confusion and concerns about the repayment of loans, the popularity of the Small Business Administration’s Payment Protection Program seems to be waning. Businesses around the country continue to work on safely reopening.

6/2/20 | Thanks, but no thanks. Are small businesses losing interest in SBA PPP loans?

6/1/20 | Here Are 10 Actions You Can Take To Promote Racial Justice In The Workplace

6/1/20 | Fed-backed Main Street Lending program preparing to launch

6/1/20 | Answers to Your 3 Top Questions About Facemasks in the Workplace

5/29/20 | Temperature checks and desk shields: CDC suggests big changes to offices

5/29/20 | PPP Reform: Better Terms, More Flexibility, but No Panacea

Local Updates

COVID-19 cases continue to increase as total positive cases in Florida exceed 55,000. Universities develop reopening plans. Data shows that the tourism industry has taken a major hit.

6/2/20 | Second COVID-19 Wave Expected After Regulations Relax And Protests Continue

6/2/20 | Florida ranks among top in U.S. with highest increase in unemployment since coronavirus

6/1/20 | Florida coronavirus cases jump by 667 Monday

6/1/20 | COVID-19 slashes Florida tourism numbers

6/1/20 | Gov. DeSantis extends moratorium on Florida evictions and foreclosures until July 1

5/31/20 | How coronavirus is spreading in Florida

5/30/20 | Florida passes 2,500 coronavirus deaths and 55,000 positive cases

5/29/20 | As Florida relaxes COVID restrictions, many still choose to stay at home

5/28/20 | Reopening Florida universities will take ‘shared responsibility,’ education leaders say

5/27/20 | Florida’s hurricane season collides with coronavirus

Strategy Resources

A selection of helpful strategic resources from the Tampa Bay Business Journal and Bloomberg on how to navigate through this pandemic economy.