October 30, 2021
Below and attached please find a useful ‘End fof Week’ summary from our external government relations firm. See the ‘Time Off for Vaccines’ information (highlighted in red) section.
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RMS End of Week Update 10/29/2021
Reopening
New York COVID-19 Vaccine Information Page
Check your Eligibility to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
Remaining Active Industry Guidance for Reopening
Attorney General Letitia James Announces Bid for Governor
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced her candidacy for governor of the state of New York. In her press release, which can be found here as well as attached, she stated “As I’ve traveled all around New York state, I have witnessed too many working families struggling to make ends meet, and it’s clear that the status quo just won’t do, New Yorkers need a governor who isn’t afraid to stand up to powerful interests on behalf of the vulnerable. Throughout my career, I’ve taken on big forces and New Yorkers know I will never back down when it comes to fighting for them. Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for governor of New York so we can bring transformational change that uplifts all New Yorkers.”
FDA Panel Recommended Pfizer COVID-19 Shot for Ages 5-11
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday recommended that regulators authorize Pfizer-BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds. The Pfizer dose for the 5-11 year old children would be one-third of the strength given to people 12 and older, with two shots given three weeks apart. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s own panel of outside experts is scheduled to meet Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. COVID-19 Booster Vaccines Time-Off for Vaccines Division of Budget (DOB) Agency Request Submission Governor Hochul Administration Transparency Plans Governor Hochul Administration Nominations Albany political happenings· New COVID-19 Date Hub |
MASKS AND TESTING
· Mask requirements will continue for interstate travel and in federal buildings. The Transportation Security Administration will double fines on airline, train and other travelers who refuse to mask up.
· The number of pharmacies offering free testing will be expanded to 10,000.
· Walmart, Amazon and Kroger will offer at-home COVID tests at cost, about a 35% savings for consumers.
COVID CARE
· The Pentagon will double military medical teams helping local hospitals overwhelmed with virus patients.
· Federal agencies will boost shipments of a COVID-19 treatment known as monoclonal antibodies by 50%. Medical teams will be dispatched to help administer the treatments.
ECONOMY
· Top loan amounts for small businesses affected by the pandemic will be increased to $2 million from $500,000 currently.
NYS COVID-19 Monitoring Dashboard
Below we have included the State’s Testing Tracker which includes the state’s overall testing status by clicking on the link above you can view the testing results by county. This data is current through October 27, 2021.
Use this link to view the State’s updated COVID-19 Hub.
Helpful Links and Resources
COVID-19 Weekly HealthcareProvider Update Compilation: As of May 17, 2021
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Department of Financial Services information and resources
COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker
New York COVID-19 Vaccine Information Page
Check you Eligibility to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine
Department of Health
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
COVID-19 Guidance for Medicaid Providers
In-Person Special Education Interim Guidance
Office of Mental Health
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/covid-19-resources.html
OPWDD
https://opwdd.ny.gov/coronavirus-guidance
State Education Department
http://www.op.nysed.gov/COVID-19.html
NYS Department of Labor
FAQ for Employers on COVID-19
https://dol.ny.gov/covid-19-frequently-asked-questions-employers
Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Workforce Development Initiative
https://www.labor.ny.gov/cfa/CFA-WDI-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
Accessible Virtual Meeting Platforms
The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) published a tip sheet on “How to Pick an Accessible Virtual Meeting Platform.” This resource provides best practices on the process of ensuring that virtual platforms support full accessibility for people with disabilities. Read “How to Pick an Accessible Virtual Meeting Platform”