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Early in the coronavirus crisis, many were hopeful that Oregon鈥檚 massage businesses would be able to reopen by April 15^th, the original end date in Kate Brown鈥檚 first executive order. Then, on April 14^th, the governor outlined for when the economy can be reopened: 1) a 鈥渇lattened curve,鈥� meaning fewer recorded cases of COVID-19; 2) adequate protective gear for essential frontline workers, and 3) increased testing capabilities, to track any resurgence of the virus. When can we estimate these three items will be in place? Experts predict that flattening the curve will extend through at least mid-May, and 摆鈥�]

Congress worked fervently last week to complete the CARES Act. This $2-trillion, bipartisan deal, short for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act, includes cash payments to individuals, expanded unemployment benefits, and Small Business Administration Disaster Loans. If your massage therapy career is facing a major hurdle in the form of COVID-19, financial relief may be on the horizon. Let鈥檚 analyze how massage therapists can access the CARES Act鈥檚 resources.

Individual Cash Transfers
The CARES Act includes direct payments to individuals, to be distributed in the next couple of weeks. Eligible families will generally receive $1,200 per adult and $500 per child. 摆鈥�]