These people are more likely to be exposed to the virus and therefore more likely to be infected. Beyond these petty traders — family-based sole proprietors mostly — are the small businesses, those that employ up to about 20 people, almost all of whom are in the services sector, from retail to small advisory businesses. The poor and subsistence population felt the effects immediately, but it quickly affected small businesses. These micro and small businesses are affected because the MCO took away their demand. All micro and small businesses must be digitally equipped and have a presence on digital platforms.

Source: The Edge Markets April 28, 2020 03:33 UTC