IOWA FALLS, IOWA (March 25, 2020) — Iowa Health Care Association President and CEO Brent Willett today issued the following statement regarding the positive diagnosis of COVID-19 at Iowa long-term care facilities.
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2020) —The Illinois State Dental Society, representing Illinois dentists and their dental practices since 1865, has issued revised guidance as dentists and all healthcare professionals make critical adjustments to help prevent the spread of coronavirus:
WASHINGTON DC (March 24, 2020) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) today announced continued progress in the implementation of the agriculture-related provisions of the US-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement.
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2020) —Our nation’s ongoing public health crisis is creating dire consequences for Illinois’ community-health centers, from a lack of patients. Illinois’ congressional delegation is stepping up to call for an answer now.
WASHINGTON DC (March 24, 2020) — Today is a historic day and a landmark moment for patients with diabetes and other serious medical conditions, as insulin and certain other biologic drugs transition to a different regulatory pathway. This regulatory transition, mandated by Congress and implemented by the FDA, is incredibly important for patients.
DES MOINES, IOWA (March 23, 2020) — The NFIB Research Center’s latest survey on the current impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on small business offers a stark contrast from the survey released 10 days ago. The magnitude of disruption now on the small business sector is profound. Full survey is attached.
LENEXA, KANSAS (March 20, 2020) — US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler hosted a series of conference calls with large and small disinfectant manufacturers, including members of the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) and the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA). On the calls they discussed the agency’s expanded and expedited work in response to the outbreak under the Emerging Viral Pathogens Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides.
WASHINGTON DC (March 20, 2020) — Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand announced today that USDA Rural Development is implementing enterprise-wide remote operational status effective immediately. Rural Development leadership and managers will continue to provide excellent customer service while following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) direction for social distancing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
WASHINGTON DC (March 17, 2020) — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ensuring the safety and timely delivery of the US food supply while protecting the health of USDA employees during this COVID-19 National Emergency.
WASHINGTON DC (March 17, 2020) — Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a collaboration with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global, PepsiCo, and others to deliver nearly 1,000,000 meals to students in a limited number of rural schools closed due to COVID-19:
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