Rob Betts requested that the following SBA bulletin be shared with LaRC Contractors Steering Council members.

SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza’s Response to the President’s Declaration of a National Emergency

The President’s decision to declare a national emergency represents another significant and very important step in reducing barriers to public health and protecting America’s 30 million small businesses from the threat posed by Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The President’s declaration, coupled with the Administration’s unprecedented efforts to mobilize and involve the full force of the federal government and the private sector — including leaders in science, medicine, transportation, finance and business — will help save lives and reduce economic disruptions in every community.

The SBA is strongly committed to providing the most effective and customer-focused response possible to support small businesses that have incurred substantial economic loss as a result of the outbreak. The Agency is working closely with Governors to make up to $2 million in targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans available to any small business enterprise that has been severely impacted by the situation.

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SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

SBA is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Upon a request received from a state’s or territory’s Governor, SBA will issue under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, an Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration.

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Tips for Small Businesses to Plan for and Respond to Coronavirus

Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people.

Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.

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Tim Cannella requested that the following NASA bulletin be shared with LaRC Contractors Steering Council members.

AGENCYWIDE MESSAGE TO ALL NASA EMPLOYEES

Point of contact: Dr. J.D. Polk, Chief Health and Medical Officer, NASA Headquarters, 202-358-1959

Novel Coronavirus Guidance

The World Health Organization has issued a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and the State Department has raised its travel alert recommendation to Level 4, “do not travel to China”. In addition, Health and Human Services has issued a Public Health Emergency for the United States in the wake of the increasing concern over the current Novel Coronavirus. The agency will follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in addition to guidance from the agency Chief Health and Medical Officer.

As a precaution, NASA employees and contractors returning from China from personal travel, will not be allowed onto NASA centers until the 14 days of observation and self-care period has expired, and they are determined not to be infectious.

Civil servants impacted by this guidance should consult with their supervisors on telework or alternatively using administrative leave. Contractors should consult with their supervisors.

This notice is being sent agencywide to all employees by NASA INC in the Office of Communications at NASA Headquarters.  This notice is current as of February 3, 2020.