30 Mar 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Expedites Review of Diagnostic Tests to Combat COVID-19

By David Arvelo

WASHINGTON DC (March 30, 2020) — The US Food and Drug Administration has been providing unprecedented flexibility to labs and manufacturers to develop and offer COVID-19 tests across the US. The FDA’s regulations have not hindered or been a roadblock to the rollout of tests during this pandemic.

26 Mar 2020

USDA Makes it Easier to Feed Kids and Those Who Need Food During the COVID-19 National Emergency

By USDA Office of Communications

 

26 Mar 2020

Illinois Public Health Association Donates 30,000 Gloves to Fight Coronavirus

By Tom Hughes

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS (March 26, 2020) — As the COVID-19 outbreak intensifies in Illinois, and in an effort to respond to the growing need among frontline health-care providers for PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), the Illinois Public Health Association is announcing today that we are donating 30,000 gloves to statewide healthcare providers in the fight against this pandemic.

25 Mar 2020

Statement from Brent Willett, President and CEO, Iowa Health Care Association, Regarding COVID-19 Reports at Iowa Long-Term Care Facilities

By Lori Ristau

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.

24 Mar 2020

Illinois State Dental Society Issues Revised Guidance for Dentists As Coronavirus Public Health Crisis Continues

By Ryan Keith

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:  

24 Mar 2020

USDA and USTR Announce Continued Progress on Implementation of US-China Phase One Agreement

By USDA Office of Communications

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.

24 Mar 2020

Illinois Congressional Delegation Joins IPHCA’s Call for Urgent Health Center Funding

By Ryan Keith

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.  

24 Mar 2020

Insulin Gains New Pathway to Increased Competition

By David Arvelo

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.

23 Mar 2020

New Study Shows Iowa Small Business Now Drastically Impacted by Coronavirus

By Emily Carlson
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.
20 Mar 2020

Admin Andrew Wheeler Meets with Disinfectant Manufacturers Highlighting Agency Work to Fight Coronavirus

By EPA Region 7 Office of Public Affairs

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.

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