| Congressional Action on Coronavirus |
On Wednesday, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that the House voted out last week with my support. This bill was phase two of the Coronavirus package. The bill expands testing and provides economic support to families and businesses impacted by the virus. Free tests, funding for nutritional programs, and paid sick leave are vital in helping Americans combat the virus. Congress and the Administration are currently developing a third response to this crisis. The third bill would include public health, targeted assistance to industries, financial assistance to small businesses, and direct economic help to Americans. Congress is continuing to work hard and pass legislation that helps Americans and the economy deal with this pandemic.
To read more click here.
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Speaking with Hospital Administrators and Staff
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This week, Mary and I made phone calls to Hospital Administrators and staff throughout the district to ask what they are implementing to combat the virus and help they need from us. We learned the hospitals need PPE supplies, ventilators, and a quicker turn around in testing. Congress will continue to work with the Administration and get the much needed supplies to these hospitals.
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Resources for Small Business Owners
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Small businesses are vital to our state and are what make West Virginia so unique. The U.S. Small Business Administration has made Economic Injury Disaster Loans available for small businesses and private, non-profit organizations. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information, and download applications at the link below.
For more information click here.
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CDC Recommendations
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We encourage everyone to follow the CDC recommendations on how to help protect yourself and others.
Take these steps to protect yourself:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, which the chorus to Country Roads lasts about that long.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% of alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in the community.
Take these steps to protect others:
- Stay home if you are except to receive medical care.
- Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues and throw away the tissue.
- Clean and disinfect touched surface areas daily.
For more updated information from the CDC click here.
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WV State Resources
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Seven Coronavirus cases have been confirmed in West Virginia as of today. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources established a toll-free hotline for questions from the public and medical providers concerning the pandemic. The department also has a website with the most up-to-date information regarding the confirmed and pending cases.
Click here for the coroavirus.wv.gov website.
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Toll-Free Hotline 24/7
1- 800 - 887- 4304 |
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