claim: coronavirus threatens small businesses
evidence_1: for small businesses, though, it could be catastrophic.", "the economy has been affected by the outbreak in ways large and small, including stock market declines, supply chain backups and company cancellations of business travel and meetings, in the united states and elsewhere.", "in some cases, public alarm is affecting small businesses even where there is no widespread outbreak or official guidance to stay inside.", "small businesses are on the front line of this crisis, said amanda ballantyne, executive director of main street alliance, a public policy group for small businesses.", 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  "but for small businesses, there could be long-term effects on daily life and work in local communities.")