23 Apr 2020 --- The COVID-19 outbreak is giving a boost to some nutritional businesses, with Virun Nutra-Biosciences stating that now is a “great time to start a new brand in the supplement space.” The California-based dietary supplement manufacturer has scored US Small Business Administration (SBA) funding through the Paycheck Protection Program with the help of East West Bank within just 18 hours of submitting its application, which is in sharp contrast to previously reported issues surrounding SBA funding in the nutrition sector.