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34% of America’s small businesses are still closed due to COVID-19. Here’s why it matters

A sign reading "Sorry, we are closed" is seen on a closed restaurant in Cannes as the French government keeps bars and restaurants closed as part of COVID-19 restrictions measures to fight the coronavirus disease outbreak in France, January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard - RC2S5L9ZJ0J1

Small businesses have been one of the hardest-hit sectors amid the pandemic. Image: REUTERS/Eric Gaillard

Iman Ghosh
Author, Visual Capitalist
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Some areas have been worst hit than others. Image: Visual Capitalist
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