FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: August 21th, 2020
August 21, 2020
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
The FDA has released a temporary industry guidance entitled, “Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Drug and Biological Product Inspections During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Questions and Answers.”
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AAA says the National Average may have Peaked for the Year
August 21, 2020
Tampa, FL – The national gas price average has pushed only as expensive as $2.20 since the beginning of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, and that happened just one month ago.
In the last four weeks, motorists have seen the national average slowly decrease, down to today’s average of $2.17 despite gasoline demand last week reaching the highest measurement (up to 8.88 million b/d) since Mid-March, according to the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) weekly report.
FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: August 20th, 2020
August 20, 2020
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
The FDA issued the third Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 Coronavirus antigen test.
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2020 High School Football season kicks off this Week
August 19, 2020
Murfreesboro, TN – The much anticipated start of the high school football season is this week and as many as 120 games will be played during Week 1, five of which will be played on Thursday.
As we all know, “Friday Night Lights” may not look the same this year and it’s important for everyone to do their part as our students return to play. The TSSAA believes that every adult and every participant must do their part and follow the guidelines set forth by the association and conduct themselves safely and thoughtfully so that the schools can provide as many opportunities as possible for the student-athletes this fall.
It’s High School Football time in Tennessee. (TSSAA)
FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: August 19th, 2020
August 19, 2020
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
The FDA is providing two new flowcharts and supporting information on respirators:
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FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: August 17th, 2020
August 18, 2020
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
The FDA issued Yale School of Public Health an emergency use authorization (EUA) for its SalivaDirect COVID-19 Coronavirus diagnostic test, which uses a new method of processing saliva samples when testing for COVID-19 Coronavirus.
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AAA urges Motorists to use Extra Caution Required as Schools Open
August 17, 2020
Nashville, TN – AAA is warning drivers to be cautious as schools begin to open across the state.
Normally drivers would expect to see increased foot traffic in school zones, sidewalks and crosswalks, but this year will be completely different, due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
School Kids getting on a bus.
Tennessee Department of Agriculture announces Financial Relief for Agricultural, Forestry Businesses
August 16, 2020
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) joins Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group in announcing new financial relief programs for businesses adversely impacted by the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.
“We’ve seen how the economic impacts of COVID-19 Coronavirus have affected all types of businesses,” Governor Lee said.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee
FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: August 16th, 2020
August 16, 2020
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) to Yale School of Public Health for its SalivaDirect COVID-19 Coronavirus diagnostic test, which uses a new method of processing saliva samples when testing for COVID-19 Coronavirus infection.
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FDA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: August 15th, 2020
August 15, 2020
Silver Spring, MD – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the following actions in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic:
The FDA is providing a device shortage list as part of the implementation of section 506J of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
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