As of January 1, 2022, SBA stopped accepting applications for new COVID-19 EIDL loans or advances.
Yes, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward.
Upon legal release, you would reduce the liability and record a gain on extinguishment of debt for the portion that is forgiven. Extinguishment of debt can be presented in the other income (expense) section of your income statement.
COVID-19 EIDL is not forgivable.