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Catherine Beak reports on the closure of Florida's Emergency Management Operations Center due to a COVID-19 outbreak, with 12 staff testing positive. Teleworking is in place until it's safe to return. Florida is now the epicenter of U.S. infections, with over 15,000 new cases in a day. In Georgia, a legal battle ensues over mask mandates, with Governor Kemp voiding local orders, while Atlanta's Mayor Bottoms insists on enforcement. The EU faces challenges in agreeing on a budget and recovery fund amid its worst recession. Barbara Corcoran discusses entrepreneurship during the pandemic, emphasizing leveraging personal talents.

What action did Florida's Emergency Management Operations Center take in response to the COVID-19 outbreak?

• Increased staff working hours

• Closed the center and shifted to teleworking

• Opened new branches

• Reduced the number of staff

Why did the Governor of Georgia file a lawsuit against the Mayor of Atlanta?

• For requiring masks in public

• For not enforcing social distancing

• For closing businesses

• For increasing taxes

What is the main issue causing disagreement among European Union leaders?

• Military spending

• Trade tariffs

• Budget and virus recovery fund

• Immigration policies

What is the estimated amount involved in the EU's budget and recovery fund discussions?

• $3 trillion

• $4 trillion

• $2.1 trillion

• $1 trillion

What advice does Barbara Corcoran give for entrepreneurship during the pandemic?

• Avoid starting new businesses

• Focus on reducing costs

• Make a list of talents and capitalize on them

• Invest in real estate