ATLANTA – Governments in several areas have started to ease quarantine orders, according to a recent ECIA survey. However, conflict between governments, citizens and businesses has resulted in some localized turbulence. A sense of urgency to reopen the economy continues to build, and additional funding has been approved after the initial round of funding to support businesses, especially small businesses, was exhausted quickly.

WASHINGTON — Worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $104.6 billion during the first quarter, up 6.9% year-over-year and down 3.6% sequentially, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.