Virus threatens small businesses with imminent closure

Small businesses are under pressure due to COVID-19

Small businesses are under pressure due to COVID-19 Source: Getty

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Small businesses are making urgent appeals for additional government assistance to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus

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