As of April 18, 2020. All information may change without prior notice. For corrections and additions to this list, send an email to editor@saipantribune.com or chevy_alipio@saipantribune.com, or call 235-6397 or 235-2440.<\/i><\/p>\n
PUA Fact Sheet<\/b><\/p>\n
Fact sheet on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for the CNMI. For more information on the PUA program, review Unemployment Insurance Program Letter (UIPL) No. 16-20 at https:\/\/wdr.doleta.gov\/directives\/corr_doc.cfm?docn=4628.<\/a> See FACT SHEET at link<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n USDA aid for rural residents, businesses, communities\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Rural Development has taken a number of actions to\u00a0help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. To learn more, go to https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/USDA_RD_SA_COVID19_CUMULATIVEUpdate04152020.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Paycheck Protection Program FAQs<\/b><\/p>\n The Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has issued frequently-asked-questions regarding implementation of the Paycheck\u00a0Protection Program. Read the FAQs at <\/b>https:\/\/www.fincen.gov\/news\/news-releases\/paycheck-protection-program-frequently-asked-questions<\/a><\/p>\n DCRM UPDATES<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>The Division of Coastal Resources Management provides an update on several programs and plans. See link<\/a>.<\/p>\n USDA RESOURCES<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>The U.S. Department of Agriculture implements immediate measures to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by COVID-19. Read about it at https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/USDA_RD_SA_COVID19_ProgramImmediateActions04082020.pdf.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>The U.S. Department of Agriculture expands provisions for lenders to offer temporary exceptions to payment deferrals for agency guaranteed loan programs. See full details at https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/USDA_RD_SA_COVID19_Guarantee_Loan_DeferralPayments04082020.pdf.<\/a><\/p>\n WHO UPDATE<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19. See link<\/a>.<\/p>\n BANK HOURS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n U.S. POSTAL SERVICE\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n SUPERMARKETS<\/b><\/p>\n For a list of the status of open and closed stores and those with limited hours, see link<\/a>.<\/p>\n RESTAURANTS<\/b><\/p>\n For a list of the status of open and closed restaurants and those with limited hours, see link<\/a>.<\/p>\n OTHER BUSINESSES:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n For a list of their business operations status, see link<\/a>.<\/p>\n MEDICAL SERVICES<\/b><\/p>\n For a list of the status of open and closed medical services and those with limited hours, see link<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n HOTELS<\/b><\/p>\n For a partial list of the status of open and closed hotels and those with limited hours, see link<\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n ONLINE RESOURCES<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Demystifying the CARES ACT: A primer for businesses. Plus Saipan Chamber of Commerce updates. See https:\/\/myemail.constantcontact.com\/De-mystifying-the-CARES-ACT-and-Local-Updates.html?soid=1129193858340&aid=0EXsNhZzzis<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>For more information about DIY face coverings, visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/cloth-face-cover.html.<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Commonwealth Health Care Corp. services. See link<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Frequently-asked-questions about direct assistance under CARES Act. See link<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Needing mental health tips? See link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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