Posts Tagged ‘COVID-19’

Guidance on CDC’s Interpretation of vaccination records (when mixing of mRNA, adenoviral, and mRNA plus adenoviral products)

In general, people are considered fully vaccinated: 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine This guidance applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food…

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How to help India fight the COVID-19 crisis

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The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is closely coordinating with the Government of India on the specific requirements addressing the immediate needs, which presently stands as follows: Oxygen cylinders (10 liters and 45 liters LMO capacity) Oxygen concentrators Oxygen generator plants  ISO Cryogenic Oxygen Tanker/Container Remdesivir Tocilizumab Ventilators/BIPAP If you are interested in donating the…

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Paid Leave for Employees to Get COVID-19 Vaccination

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Update on COVID-19 Relief As the country moves into a new phase of the vaccination effort – one where all adults are eligible for vaccinations – we at the US Commercial Service want to ensure that you are aware of a new tax credit that President Biden announced today. The new paid leave tax credit…

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Latest Updates on Work Permits, Sending Workers to Canada

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U.S. Commercial Canada has provided the latest updates on work permits and sending workers to Canada, in addition to the latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in this downloadable document. This information is provided directly from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and includes various links to the latest information. The Government of Canada is closely monitoring…

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ITA GRANTING RELIEF TO U.S. COMPANIES DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE

Firearms Export Control Pause & Review

For Immediate Release June 4, 2020 Contact: Office of Public Affairs Phone: 202-482-3809 THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION GRANTING RELIEF TO U.S. COMPANIES DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE Significant Cost Reduction Available for Many Key Export and Investment Services Through September 30, 2020 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the U.S. Department of…

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FEMA’s How to Help Information

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The information on FEMA’s how to help has been updated: • To sell medical supplies or equipment to the federal government, please submit a price quote under the COVID-19 PPE and Medical Supplies Request for Quotation. Full details can be found in the solicitation (Notice ID 70FA2020R00000011). o This solicitation requires registration with the System…

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US Customs and Border Protection: Information for Filing Personal Protective Equipment and Medical Devices During COVID-19

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update to CSMS message 42124872 for instructions to the import community regarding the submission of entry information for personal protective equipment and certain other devices. Following the instructions below will help facilitate the import process for all; especially for products related to the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19)…

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MBDA launches Minority Business and Technology Initiative with Amazon Business

Commerce Implements Sweeping Restrictions

WASHINGTON, MARCH 17, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce and Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced an exciting new collaboration with Amazon Business, The Minority Business and Technology Initiative. The initiative will help thousands of minority entrepreneurs expand their businesses globally and increase sales exponentially through e-commerce technology. To read the full press…

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