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Gauze fabric needed for medical order

SEAMS member Carolina Cotton Works is trying to fill a medical supply order and needs 2M+ yards of the gauze fabric pictured below. If you have this fabric, please contact:Stacey Bridges at CCWSBridges@carolinacotton.comCCW Plant/Office14 Commerce Dr.Gaffney, SC 29340864-488-2824 x108

By |2020-03-23T13:44:39-05:00March 23, 2020|

IFAI offers template letter for shelter-in-place orders

Dear ATA member, I hope you are doing well and staying healthy during the COVID-19 crisis. ATA and other industry associations have been working with officials at the highest levels of the White House, the administration and senior congressional officials, who have enlisted our industry's help to meet the country's needs for medical-related personal protective equipment [...]

By |2020-03-23T13:26:16-05:00March 23, 2020|

Beverly Knits joins coalition for produce face masks

Beverly Knits Inc. is proud to be involved in the effort led by Hanes and Parkdale to help support the fight against COVID-19. Working with a coalition of textile companies, the company is ramping up production in the U.S. to provide face masks for health care workers on the frontlines. With the combined efforts of [...]

By |2020-03-24T08:25:41-05:00March 23, 2020|

FDA continues to facilitate access to crucial medical products

On March 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took significant action to help increase the availability of ventilators and accessories, as well as other respiratory devices, during the COVID-19 pandemic to support patients with respiratory failure or difficulty breathing. “The FDA’s new actions will mean America can make more ventilators during this crisis,” said Health and [...]

By |2020-03-23T12:04:16-05:00March 23, 2020|

Glen Toepfer hosting webinar on avoiding project delays in an era of COVID-19

Glen Toepfer will sponsor a free webinar on avoiding COVID-19-related project delays, on March 27 at 1 p.m. EDT. Project delays in containment system construction have started, and the reality is we do not yet know how much or how long our projects will be affected by COVID-19. As an industry, proper planning can help keep [...]

By |2020-03-23T09:19:24-05:00March 23, 2020|

Sherrod Brown releases plan to address PPE and medical shortages

In Letter to the President, Brown Outlines Critical Steps White House can Take Now to Address Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has released his plan for addressing the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) needed by healthcare workers on the frontline of keeping Americans healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.  Read Sen. [...]

By |2020-03-23T07:29:58-05:00March 23, 2020|

Florida Keys shut down due to coronavirus

The Florida Keys are closed to visitors, including all hotels and other lodging establishments. Officials from Monroe County, which encompasses most of the archipelago off the southern coast of Florida, posted a statement on the county's website that said the Keys would be "closed to all tourists and leisure visitors, lodging establishment are no longer [...]

By |2020-03-23T09:01:09-05:00March 23, 2020|

Miami-Dade mayor orders boat ramps and marinas closed amid coronavirus

The Miami Herald is reporting that the mayor of Miami-Dade County has announced the closure of all marinas and boat ramps in the county, citing large gatherings of boaters on the water amid the coronavirus pandemic. Palm Beach County officials also banned recreational boating activities indefinitely, citing parties and other large gatherings on the water. [...]

By |2020-03-23T08:52:15-05:00March 23, 2020|

Department of Labor offers COVID-19 resources

The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for impacts related to the COVID-19 virus. A wealth of information can be found on this website https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus. Information is available on numerous topics including workplace safety, unemployment insurance, and support for dislocated workers. The website was developed in collaboration with the U.S. [...]

By |2020-03-23T07:05:30-05:00March 22, 2020|

Small Business Administration responds to COVID-19

Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging businesses do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy. The SBA will work directly with state governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits [...]

By |2020-03-23T07:06:04-05:00March 22, 2020|
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