You don't need to print money. You could have businesses pay salaries and refund back those salaries as tax credits. You can offer short term loans to those sma

You don't need to print money. You could have businesses pay salaries and refund back those salaries as tax credits. You can offer short term loans to those small businesses who have cash flow issues. You can forgive all taxes during the lockdown (so the rent and wages you just paid does not generate taxes) There are many ways a government can help during an economic crisis.