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 […]
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.
Dog Tested Positive for COVID-19 Has Died. This DOES NOT Mean the Virus Can Infect & Kill Your Pets.
Essential Businesses for a Safe Food Supply – Guidance from the PA Department of Agriculture
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognizes the critical role production agriculture, agribusinesses, food processors and manufacturers, retailers, and the entire distribution and support network from farm to table play in assuring a safe, reliable food supply. The PA Department of Agriculture has developed a guide with links to articles with recommendations for farms to limit exposure […]
Important Information Veterinary Clinics Should Follow from the PA Department of Health
While this virus seems to have emerged from an animal source, it is now spreading from person-to-person. At this time, there is no evidence that companion animals, including pets, can spread COVID-19. However, since animals can spread other diseases to people, it is always a good idea to wash your hands and use appropriate hygiene […]
Should I Take My Pet to the Vet During This Pandemic?
How Can Veterinarians Best Deal With the Situation That’s Developing With COVID-19?
Dr. Gail Golab, Chief Veterinary Officer of the AVMA, hopped on a quick call with Not One More Vet to talk about Coronavirus and how veterinarians can best deal with the situation that’s developing with COVID-19.
