“The fundamental role of government during a crisis is to protect its people. That means keeping them safe, giving them accurate information, and providing a vision for how we can come out of the crisis stronger than before.”
Kiran Sreepada
RESOURCES
Official Coronavirus Webpage
Updated by the White House, FEMA, and the CDC. Check this for the latest guidance and information from the federal Coronavirus task force
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The authority on coronavirus in the U.S. and the key contributor to the Coronavirus task force. This site also contains the latest guidance and information from a medical and public health perspective.
TN Department of Health
This page has information for Tennesseans including the latest guidance, healthcare information, statistics, testing information, and many more helpful resources.
World Health Organization
This provides an international perspective on the virus and the varying efforts to combat COVID-19 across the world.
The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
An independent health research center at the University of Washington that contains a lot of data and projections for each state and country.
Senior Guide to Mental Health During Coronavirus
Tips for how seniors can stay healthy and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Tennessee Coronavirus Public Information Line is (877)-857-2945.
This line is available daily from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. (Central Time Zone). Call volume may be high, so callers are urged to call again if getting a busy signal.
FEDERAL LEGISLATION
The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act
Authorized $8.3 Billion In Aid
$3.1 billion used at the discretion of Secretary of HHS - intended for therapeutics and vaccine development, masks, equipment, and some funding for community health centers
$950 million for state and local health departments
$300 million to buy the eventual treatments and vaccines
$1.25 billion for respond to virus spread internationally
Declaring a National Emergency
Approximately $50 Billion In Aid
The White House states that it will distribute approximately $50 billion in aid to states, territories and localities
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Authorized Over $50 billion In Aid
Overwhelmingly bipartisan
Emergency paid sick leave
Emergency Family Medical Leave
Coverage for COVID-19 testing
Expansion of unemployment benefits
Expanded food security programs (SNAP, WIC)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
Authorized Approximately $2 Trillion In Aid
$560 billion for individuals
$500 billion for corporations
$377 billion for small businesses
$340 billion for state and local governments
$150 billion for public health
$43 billion for education and other programs
Oversight on the way money is distributed
The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
Added an additional $484 billion in coronavirus relief
$320 billion in additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program
$60 billion in new small business loans and grants
$75 billion for hospitals
$25 billion for coronavirus testing