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Jan 27, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 26, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported today that nearly 20 million people have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and nearly 3.5 million people have been fully vaccinated.

Jan 27, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
SBA plans improvements to PPP loan reviews

The SBA said it is working to improve reviews of first-draw Paycheck Protection Program loans. The agency said anomalies—mostly data mismatches and eligibility concerns—were identified in approximately 4.7 percent of lender-submitted data.

Jan 26, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update 2, Jan. 25, 2021

The number of new US coronavirus cases reported over the past seven days is 22% lower than a week ago and the seven-day average has been trending down for 10 days, according to an analysis of data from Johns Hopkins University.

Jan 26, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
ICBA advocacy briefing this week

ICBA's next Community Bank Briefing with an update from Washington is set for 2 p.m. (Eastern time) this Thursday, Jan. 28.

Jan 26, 2021 | NewsWatch Today
GAO seeking PPP feedback

The Government Accountability Office will be surveying a sample of Paycheck Protection Program lenders in the coming weeks to gather feedback about their experiences with the program.

Jan 25, 2021 | Coronavirus Update
FS-ISAC Coronavirus Update, Jan. 25, 2021

The latest coronavirus update from FS-ISAC reports that a bipartisan group of US lawmakers met virtually with Biden administration officials Sunday to push forward plans for vaccine distribution and another massive stimulus.