Coronavirus
International Firm Launches Virtual Training Amidst COVID-19 Impact
Allyn International Services Inc., a supply chain services firm, has launched complimentary, introductory virtual supply chain training. As the coronavirus outbreak has caused international lockdowns, Allyn opened its courses to the professional network in an effort to reduce physical interactions and maintain supply chain knowledge. Allyn uses internally developed virtual modules to provide existing staff…
Read MoreDoctor’s Choice Activates COVID-19 Call Center for Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOCTOR’S CHOICE HOME CARE, INC. ACTIVATES TRIAGE CALL CENTER IN LIGHT OF COVID-19 Leading Florida Home Healthcare Company Provides Reliable Resource to the Community During Pandemic SARASOTA, Fla. – March 19, 2020 – Amidst the uncertainty around COVID-19, Doctor’s Choice Home Care, Inc. has activated a triage call center fully staffed with…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank modifies operations due to COVID-19
In an effort to protect the health and safety of team members and customers, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has temporarily closed all branch lobbies, until further notice. All drive-through locations remain open during regular business hours. Customers have access to accounts 24/7 through online and mobile banking and are encouraged to use these services to…
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses impacted by COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19. The application period opens tomorrow, March 17, 2020 and…
Read MoreCareerSource Southwest Florida goes virtual in response to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 virus CareerSource Southwest Florida will stop public access to its network of career centers throughout Southwest Florida. “We need to balance the priority of our services against public and employee safety”, said Joe Paterno, Executive Director. “We understand people need to pay bills, buy groceries and a large percent of…
Read MoreLee County monitors coronavirus situation
Lee County and the local municipalities are actively coordinating with the state Department of Health, the state Division of Emergency Management and the hospital system to consider all the guidance available to make appropriate decisions at the right time. Lee County has not declared any State of Local Emergency at this time. The Lee County…
Read More“Pandemic” Label for COVID-19 by WHO Triggers New ADA Rules for Employers
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) dubbed the Coronavirus a global “pandemic,” claiming the health emergency has risen to “the highest level.” It’s the first time the WHO has called an outbreak a “pandemic” since the H1N1 “swine flu” in 2009. Because COVID-19 has now been labeled a pandemic of the highest…
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