Red Cross Coronavirus Safety and Readiness Tips for You

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(March 9, 2020) - - On March 5, 2020 the Red Cross published the following Coronavirus Safety and Readiness Tips for You:

The American Red Cross is closely monitoring the evolving outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), as well as following the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

We know this is a stressful time and people want to know what they can do right now to protect themselves and their families. That’s why the Red Cross is highlighting some everyday health safety and preparedness steps that people in the U.S. can take now in response to coronavirus concerns.

LIMIT THE SPREAD OF GERMS AND PREVENT INFECTION

There are common sense steps we can all take to prevent the spread of any respiratory virus:

• Avoid close contact

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(March 2, 2020) - - Today (March 2, 2020), the American Red Cross provided the following Media Statement on 2019 Novel Coronavirus: The American Red Cross is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19, and preparing to carry out our live-saving mission in the event of any possible disruptions. The American Red Cross is also supporting government agencies to assist evacuees who have been quarantined after returning to the U.S. from overseas. When requested, our role is to provide blankets, comfort kits, snacks, stuffed animals and other support items. We will continue to work with U.S. officials and partners to determine what support may be needed in the coming days and weeks as the situation continues to evolve. In particular, we will continue to collaborate with AABB, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...

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(February 11, 2020) - - Today, the Red Cross issued the following statement: The American Red Cross is closely monitoring the evolving outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. We are currently supporting government agencies and state officials to assist evacuees returning to the U.S. from China. When requested, our role is to provide blankets, comfort kits, snacks, stuffed animals and other support items for those who have been quarantined at government facilities. The American Red Cross will continue to work with U.S. officials to determine what additional support may be needed in the coming days and weeks. Overseas, the Red Cross of China is supporting its government to help meet the huge and sudden demand for ambulance services and medical items including masks and gowns. In China, thousands of volunteers have mobilized to distribute lifesaving health information to communities—many are visiting peo...

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(January 31, 2020) - - Today (January 31, 2020), the Red Cross published the following information: At this time, the American Red Cross is closely monitoring the evolving situation regarding the outbreak of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. We are currently working with government agencies and state officials to determine what Red Cross support may be needed in the coming days and weeks. As always, the American Red Cross remains dedicated to providing the safest, most reliable blood products possible to patients in need. The risk of contracting any coronavirus through a blood transfusion is extremely low because of the domestic health screening process for blood donors. It is important to note that there have been no reported transfusion transmissions of respiratory viruses including coronaviruses and influenza-like viruses worldwide. The Red Cross continues to use safety measures to protect the bloo...

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Perdue Applauds Red Tape Reduction for Farmers

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Washington, DC - - (May 17, 2018) - - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded the removal of a burdensome regulation that has long plagued family farms. The rule requiring producers to obtain Data Universal Number System (DUNS) and System for Award Management (SAM) numbers to participate in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs has been eliminated. Congress included this repeal in the FY 2018 Omnibus spending package, USDA’s official regulatory change will be published in the Federal Register tomorrow. “I’m pleased Congress helped us to achieve one of our regulatory goals of cutting red tape for producers utilizing conservation programs by exempting them from SAM and DUNS requirements,” Secretary Perdue said. “These numbers wer...