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Tag Archives: Coronavirus
School Lunches During COVID-19
What happens to children who rely on meals at school when the coronavirus pandemic results in unexpected school closures? Federal nutrition assistance programs are usually used to provide food to children in low-income areas when schools are closed for vacation. … Continue reading
What is the Defense Production Act, and how is it being used in response to COVID-19?
On March 27, the administration announced it would use the Defense Production Act in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The President directed the Department of Health and Human Services to work with General Motors to prioritize the production of ventilators that … Continue reading
Are Schools Prepared to Respond to a Pandemic?
Schools and colleges across the nation are closing their doors, sending students home, and moving to online or other forms of instruction in response to growing concerns about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. In our prior reports, we have reviewed how … Continue reading
Census Operations During COVID-19
April 1st is Census Day—an important marker for reporting where you live as of April 1, 2020, for the 2020 Decennial Census. The census, which includes a population count, has real consequences for how seats in the House of Representatives … Continue reading
How prepared are airports and airlines to handle a pandemic?
Physical distancing and avoiding shared surfaces can be quite difficult when it comes to air travel. Airports and airplanes have many of the features that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend you avoid to prevent the spread of diseases, … Continue reading
Disaster loans could help small businesses affected by coronavirus
The Small Business Administration announced Thursday that it would use disaster assistance loans to help small businesses affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus), as directed by President Trump’s national address. SBA disaster loans are usually used to help respond to localized disasters … Continue reading
How Prepared Are We for a Pandemic?
The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 from China to the U.S. shores has brought the term coronavirus into daily usage and raised the question “How prepared are we for a pandemic?” Today’s WatchBlog explores GAO work looking at pandemic preparedness, … Continue reading
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