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March 19, 2020 MEMORANDUM ON IDENTIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE FROM: Christopher C. Krebs Director Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) As the Nation comes together to slow the spread of COVID-19, on March 16th, the President issued updated Coronavirus Guidance for America. This guidance states that: “If you work in…
By Greenberg Traurig March 22, 2020 NAIC Special Session on COVID-19 Meeting Recap As we embark on unprecedented times, we are faced with new challenges through unknown territory. The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is far reaching, and we have yet to see its full effect. Despite the first documented case occurring in…
Information on the meeting is available from NAIC’ Coronavirus Resource Center, under the NAIC Resources tab. It includes the agenda, bios and videos of the meeting under the title COVID-19 Special Session. The NAIC held a special session on COVID-19 via Webex on Friday, March 20th. This special session includes a variety of presentations including:…
The Agency for Health Care Administration is working closely with the Florida Department of Health (DOH), health care providers, and stakeholders on COVID-19 prevention and response efforts, ensuring facilities across Florida are taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of patients, residents and health care staff. The Agency is in constant communication with…
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Two Emergency Bridge Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 On March 20, 2020, in News Releases, by Staff Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has approved the first two Small Business Emergency Bridge Loans to businesses impacted by COVID-19.…
For immediate release New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, March 20, 2020—The U.S.’s auto, home, and commercial insurers have the financial resources to meet its obligations during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a presentation the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) delivered to state regulators. Read more
STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-72 (Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Non-essential Elective Medical Procedures) WHEREAS, Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a severe acute respiratory illness that can spread among humans through respiratory transmission and presents with symptoms of cough, fever, and shortness of breath; and Read more
For Immediate Release: Friday, March 20, 2020 Contact: Office of Communications, Communications@MyFloridaCFO.com, 850.413.2842 CFO Patronis: We Must Prepare for State Revenue Impacts of COVID-19 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis sent the following letter to Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Senate President Bill Galvano, and Florida House Speaker Jose Oliva on the…
STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-69 (Emergency Management-COVID-19 – Local Government Public Meetings) WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-51 directing the Florida Department of Health to issue a Public Health Emergency as a result of COVID-19; and Read more
For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 19, 2020 Contact: Office of Communications, Communications@MyFloridaCFO.com, 850.413.2842 CFO Patronis: DFS is Bringing Government to Life Remotely TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis announced the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) is operating remotely. Read more