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title: "IGA Alert: Everything you need to know about COVID-19 this week"
description: PPP reopens; what to do when an employee tests positive for COVID-19; pantry and frozen food sales rise as COVID-19 cases surge; a call to protect grocers from COVID-19 liability.
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PPP reopens; what to do when an employee tests positive for COVID-19; pantry and frozen food sales rise as COVID-19 cases surge.

| View in browser THIS WEEK'S FEATURED COVID-19 RESOURCES  What to Do if An Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19   With COVID-19 infections in the U.S. skyrocketing, there is an urgent need for all retailers and associates to remain diligent in their prevention methods. But what do you do if—despite your best efforts—you or a team member tests positive for COVID-19? We've outlined the best protocol for moving ahead should that happen in your store. Pantry & Frozen Up As COVID-19 Cases Rise Again   In their weekly COVID-19 shopping insights, Nielsen reports that pantry-loading increased last week both online and offline. Many states with rising COVID-19 cases led to brick & mortar dollar growth, with frozen taking back the top department spot. The beverages and dairy categories drove online growth.   Penetration and basket values remained strong in brick & mortar and online, while trips moved closer to pre-COVID levels. COVID-19 Shopper Signage   Remind shoppers what you're doing to protect them and your employees from COVID-19. The IGA team has designed various signs to address your store's policies and best practices, including virus prevention, safety standards, store capacity limits, and more. Download and print these signs—available in English and Spanish—to post throughout the store.  Text Alerts Sent to Your Phone   Don't miss an update—subscribe to receive IGA Text Alerts and you’ll automatically receive a text notification whenever the IGA Alert eNews or IGA Minute are sent. Subscribe today.       POLICY UPDATES Paycheck Protection Program Reopened   The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) resumed accepting applications yesterday in response to the President signing the program's extension legislation. The new deadline to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is August 8, 2020. Have questions? Review these FAQs from the Treasury Department.        IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Independent Grocers Need Protection from Unfounded COVID-19 Lawsuits   Despite tireless efforts, local independent grocers across the country face a major threat of costly and unfounded lawsuits simply for staying open during the COVID-19 crisis—unless our federal elected officials act to offer protections. Geissler's Supermarkets CEO Robert Rybick calls on Congress to pass legislation in this op-ed.       Visit www.IGAALERT.com for live COVID-19 updates and how it impacts independent retailers. Sign up for text alerts here. In need of additional resources that aren't yet on IGA ALERT? Contact Ashley Page.        Follow us on Social Media. IGA Inc., 8745 West Higgins Road, STE 350, Chicago, IL 60631, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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