Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
Excerpt Source: AVMA.org As expected, the CARES Act cleared the Senate by a vote of 96-0 just before midnight on March 25, and the House passed the bill on Friday, March 27, 2020. President Trump signed the legislation Friday afternoon. Notably, the CARES Act represents the most significant stimulus package in our nation’s history. It contains […]
Donate Supplies to Areas in Need
PVMA has received several inquiries from veterinary professionals wanting to help their local healthcare communities in regards to supplies, especially PPE. Our State Public Health Veterinarian has suggested that the best place veterinary providers to start is to reach out to their county Emergency Managers. The local EMAs will have a sense as to where […]
Guidelines for Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) During the COVID-19 Pandemic When Demand Exceeds Supply
With some medical products in short supply requests have emerged that all medical professionals, including veterinarians, conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) until supplies become more readily available.
Governor Wolf Announced That Funding Is Available to Help Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Excerpt Source: Governor.PA.gov The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) recently authorized the transfer of $40 million to the Small Business First Fund for CWCA. PIDA authorized making $60 million available to provide loans of $100,000 or less to for-profit businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees. Funds are expected to become available this week. …Eligible costs include […]
FDA Temporarily Suspends Enforcement of a Portion of Federal VCPR Requirements During COVID-19 Outbreak
On March 24, 2020, FDA has issued guidance, for immediate implementation, that temporarily suspends the enforcement of certain aspects of the federal veterinarian-client-patient-relationship (VCPR) requirements. Those federal requirements apply to extralabel drug use, the issuing of veterinary feed directives and the creation and use of certain veterinary biologics. The guidance acknowledges individual state VCPR requirements […]
Q&A Summary of PVMA Virtual Town Hall
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Governor Wolf Suspends Restrictions on Distance-Learning for CE Requirements
On March 22, 2020, Governor Wolf granted the Department of State’s request to suspend restrictions on distance-learning for continuing-education requirements for certain licensed professionals. Many licensing boards of the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs have ongoing continuing education requirements. Although only a few boards are currently in renewal, many “in-person” continuing education programs are canceling […]
CDC Information Regarding COVID-19 & Pets
The CDC has an entire page devoted to COVID-19 and pet-related information and questions.
Can Ticks or Mosquitos Spread the Virus That Causes COVID-19?
At this time, the CDC has no data to suggest that this new coronavirus or other similar coronaviruses are spread by mosquitoes or ticks. The main way that COVID-19 spreads is from person to person. See How Coronavirus Spreads for more information.
