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COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES

May 20: No media briefing today. Numbers to be released in the afternoon.

BUSINESS RESOURCES

Life Sustaining Businesses FAQ
Governor Wolf's Office

Updated Construction Guidance
Pennsylvania Builders Association - May 4

Bringing PA Back - An initiative by the PA Chamber

Building and Worker Safety Measures Guidance, Fact Sheets and Resources


U.S. Department of Labor considers employer's good faith efforts when enforcing compliance during coronavirus pandemic
U.S., DOL, April 16

Order from Secretary Levine for public health measures mandated for essential businesses
April 15

What's real about coronavirus and food packaging - FMI - The Food Industry Association

CDC releases interim guidance for implementing safety practices for critical infrastructure workers who may have had exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19
CDC News - April 9

COVID-19 Recovery and Relief Update
Council of Development Finance Agencies - April 7

Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID-19 

How to ask PADEP for a temporary suspension of environmental compliance actions
McNees - April 3

Wolf Administration: Business Exemption Submission Period Ends Friday, April 3

Assistance for small businesses - Paycheck Protection Program - U.S. Treasury

PA Department of Health Guidelines for Businesses Practices Amid COVID-19
Updated March 27

USDA FNS Response to COVID-19

Resources for Businesses and Employers via CDC

Small Business Guidelines and Loan Resources via U.S. Small Business Association

Manufacturing and Distribution Coronavirus Preparedness from Baker Tilly

Life-sustaining business Frequently Asked Questions

Coronavirus resources and preparedness checklist (FMI)

COVID-19 Update from Department of Health

Live updates from the PA Department of Health

Live updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Resources

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Independent Grocery

FOR EMPLOYERS

COVID-19: CDC directive on grocery store employees testing positive
What should you do as an employer? Click here.
What to do if an employee is confirmed to have COVID-19? Click here. 
COVID-19 and food safety/safe food products ?: click here. 

WEBINARS



MEMBER NEWS

Sheetz, Wawa and TA Express Respond to Community Needs
NACS - May 20

Over 100 farms and small businesses receive GIANT emergency grants
North Central PA, May 13

Food for Talk podcast with Mazars USA featuring Alex Baloga and Howard Dorman
Mazars, May 12

Federated Insurance Companies Announce COVID-19 Client Relief Credit
Federated Insurance Press Release

Weis Markets Partners with Telehealth Platform Healthie
The Shelby Report, April 27

The Hershey Company Commits $1 million to production of disposable facemasks
The Hershey Co. press office, April 24

The GIANT Company boosts workforce by nearly 10 percent
The Shelby Report, April 23

goPuff to match up to $1 million in support of Boys & Girls Club COVID-19 Relief Fund
News Release, April 23

Free meals program for kids is being expanded by Sheetz during coronavirus
Pennlive, April 20

Sheetz designates a specific shopping time for those at high risk for COVID-19
Pennlive, April 18

GIANT supermarkets to limit customers to support social distancing
WFMZ 69-News, April 11

Stater Bros. expands wage incentive, While Wakefern checks temps
Progressive Grocer, April 10

Crosby's responds during COVID-19
C-Store Decisions, April 10

ShopRite manager provides for the community amid coronavirus crisis
Fox 29 News - April 8

GIANT ramps up social distancing with one-way aisles
Pennlive - April 7

Alert: Bonus Depreciation on Qualified Improvement Property
Baker Tilly - April 6

COVID-19 Resources for Organizations
Conrad Siegel - April 5

Weis Markets installs sneeze guards
York Daily Record - April 5

Meijer begins health screenings for employees
Winsight Grocery Business - April 3

Coronavirus relief: Sheetz offering free meals to children in need
KDKA Pittsburgh - April 1

Strategic Scenario Planning Enables Business Recovery
Baker Tilly - April 1

Coronavirus demands push Wegmans, Wakefern to boost hiring
Supermarket News - April 2

C&S Wholesale Grocers provides PTO, bonuses to employees for COVID-19 challenges
The Shelby Report - April 1

Beyond Condoms, Cheese Puffs and Beer: How goPuff became essential
Philadelphia Magazine - April 1

Wakefern, ShopRite donate trailers to transport equipment for pop-up hospitals
NJ.com - March 27

Sheetz announces $3/per hour pay raise to all employees during coronavirus pandemic
WJAC-6 - March 25

Meijer and Fresh Thyme Markets designate shopping days for essential service workers
Drug Store News - March 24

Q&A with The GIANT Company President Nicholas Bertram
Pennlive/The Patriot-News - March 19



PFMA MEMBER/SPONSOR COVID-19 RESOURCES AND INFO

EisnerAmper
Mazars USA
GENERAL NEWS

Wolf Administration Receives Approval to Launch Online Grocery Purchasing for SNAP Recipients During COVID-19 Crisis
Department of Human Services - May 20

Wolf threatens funding, license cuts if counties move to open in Pa. without his approval
Pennlive - May 11

Support Feeding PA and area food banks on global #givingTuesdaynow
Feeding Pennsylvania - May 4

Coronavirus latest: 6-year-old Bucks County Girl starts food pantry from her driveway
CBS Philly - May 3

Gov. Wolf Announces reopening of 24 counties starting May 8
Gov. Wolf Press Office - May 1

PA Department of Agriculture adopts temporary FDA policy, new products debut in grocers, restaurant delivery - Fox 43 , April 29

Redding outlines steps taken to secure food supply, addresses food insecurity - Shippensburg News-Chronicle , April 29

Coronavirus on Smart Talk Wednesday: How grocers and farmers are managing shift in demand and increase in business - WITF , April 29

Despite COVID-19 guidelines, Pa. receives 1,000-plus complaints about non-compliant businesses - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 28

Governor Announces May 1 Reopening of Limited Recreational Activities
Governor's Press Office, April 27

Congress Passes More Small Business Funding
NACS, April 24

Wolf administration issues guidance as construction industry prepares to resume May 1
Governor Wolf Press Office, April 23

Philly delays plastic bag ban until January amid coronavirus pandemic
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 22

Pa. mostly relying on citizen's to self enforce pandemic restrictions
Central Penn Business Journal, April 22

Gov. Wolf: Reopening targeted for May 8 in North Central, Northwest
Governor Wolf Press Office, April 22

U.S. Increases Monthly SNAP Benefits by 40%
USDA Press Office, April 22

Eggs on rollercoaster due to COVID-19
Food Business News, April 22

Why Pa. dairy farmers dumped milk even as Philly buyers couldn't find enough of it
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 21

Buying beer and wine in supermarkets. Is using a separate register safer? Not everyone agrees
Pennlive, April 21

Governor signs Senate Bill 841 to provide flexibility to local governments and businesses
Governor's Press Office, April 20

Stay-at-home order extended to May 8; Some business to resume
Central Penn Business Journal, April 20

Coronavirus Pennsylvania: Face masks now mandatory for customers, employees inside essential business
CBS Philadelphia, April 19

Gov. Wolf: Access to Food Assistance, Healthcare through Safety-Net Programs Available during Covid-19
Governor's Press Office, April 18

PA Department of Health issues guidance for protecting employees at essential businesses
PFMA blog, April 17

Will food prices rise as the coronavirus pandemic continues
Pennlive, April 16

Governors plead for food stamp flexibility amid pandemic
U.S. News, April 16

Face masks mandatory in Pa.; We've unpacked the order requiring everyone to wear one
Pennlive, April 16

Masks now required for employees and customers, new Pa. health order states
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 15

What happens when the food supply is disrupted by a pandemic
Civil Eats, April 15

Pennsylvania Health Department Orders Safety Measures for life-sustaining businesses
PFMA blog, April 15

Push is on to fight 'inequality' and allow food-stamp recipients to have groceries delivered; Gov. Wolf demands red tape be cut
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 15

Grocery stores lift milk limits
Lancaster Farming, April 14

C-Stores and Grocers rise to the challenge
NACS, April 13

A new normal: How grocery businesses are adapting under COVID-19 to keep people safe
The Times-Leader, April 11

Grocery and convenience stores continue to do their best to minimize exposure | Opinion Pennlive, April 10

Grocery store etiquette: How not to be a jerk during the coronavirus pandemic
Pennlive, April 10

The Heron's Nest: The perils of buying booze in Pa.; A different kind of Good Friday - The Delco Times, April 10

GIANT announces $250,000 grant program to support small businesses impacted by COVID19 - CBS 21 News, April 10

Allowing shoppers to combine beer and wine with other groceries? No deal, says Pa. Liquor Control Board
Pennlive, April 9

PA reports nearly 2,000 new coronavirus cases as statewide total tops 18,000
Pennlive - April 9

Feds loosen virus rules to let essential workers return
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - April 9

How food stores are coping with the coronavirus is the topic of Wednesday's Facebook Live Q & A
Pennlive - April 8

FDA and CDC recommend the use of face coverings for workers in retail and food production
Penn State Food Safety blog - April 6

U.S. Food Officials: There's "no evidence" coronavirus can be spread through groceries
CNN - April 2

Pennsylvania Food Secure, Still Panic Buying Persists
The Center Square - April 1

Wolf Expands Stay at Home Order to All of Pennsylvania
Fox-29 News - April 1

Convenience Stores Pivot to Food Sales During Pandemic
NACS - April 1

AG Shapiro: Dollar Bank Joins "PA CARE Package Initiative"
Attorney General Press Office - April 1

Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County - April 1

Convenience stores focus on safe store transactions (Wawa mentioned)
NACS - March 31

State lawmaker introduces anti-hoarding legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bucks Local News - March 30

Wolf administration receives USDA approval for COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution
Governor Wolf Press Office - March 28

Food Task Force pinpointing areas to allocate resources
Sun-Gazette - March 27

COVID-19: The Food Industry Takes Action
Food World/Trade News - March 27

Dept. of Ag Guidance for Grocery & Convenience Store Employees amid COVID-19
Food for Thought Blog - March 26

NGA Applauds Senate for Including Retail Glitch Fix in Stimulus Package
National Grocers Association - March 26

Stimulus bill could bring much needed help to midstate businesses
Central Penn Business Journal - March 25

U.S. Department of Labor guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
PFMA Blog - March 25

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues CDL waiver in light of COVID-19 emergency
FMCSA Press Office - March 24

When will grocery stores be fully stocked with toilet paper, meat, and more?
Pennlive - March 24

Grocery store exec: Please Stop Panic Buying
Philadelphia Inquirer - March 24

Demand for groceries, supplies being felt across the nation
The Shelby Report - March 23

Stop the panic buying; it's not helping | Pennlive Editorial
Pennlive - March 23

Philadelphia launches $9m fund for small business relief, extends tax filing
Philadelphia Business Journal - March 23

COVID-19 Emergency Orders on Business Activity and Congregation in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor's Office - March 22

Governor Wolf, First Lady: Pennsylvania's Food Supply is Reliable, Accessible, and Life Sustaining
Governor's Press Office - March 22

Now hiring! Grocers looking for workers to meet demand amid coronavirus pandemic
PFMA Blog - March 20

Gov. Wolf closes all non-life-sustaining businesses to slow COVID-19 spread
PFMA Blog - March 19

COVID-19: Low interest loans available for small businesses and nonprofits
PFMA Blog - March 19

National Grocers Association says stores are keeping up with demand
NPR - March 19

'There is going to be food' amid coronavirus pandemic: Pa. Food Merchants Association
Pennlive/The Patriot-News - March 18

York County Grocery stores brace for shortage in toilet paper, disinfectants
York Dispatch - March 17

Essential businesses for a safe food supply
Department of Agriculture - March 17

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health outline COVID-19 mitigation guidance for Montgomery County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Governor's Press Office - March 12

Pa. announces three new coronavirus cases, raising total to 10
Pennlive - March 9

Wolf Administration Confirms Two Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19
Governor's Press Office - March 6

Trump signs $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus aid package
The Verge - March 6

CASE MAP FROM PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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