Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19

• Visit Coronavirus.gov for the latest official information from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force at the White House.
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for official Coronavirus (COVID-19) health information.
• Visit FEMA for answers to coronavirus myths and rumors.
• See Frequently Asked Questions about coronavirus.
• Find information on assistance programs available to small businesses.
• Learn the best way to donate, volunteer, or provide critical supplies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Print 30 days to slow the spread coronavirus guidelines for America.

Health and Safety

• Administration for Children and Families has program information for children, families, and communities.

• Administration for Community Living offers information for older adults, and people with disabilities.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is studying the virus worldwide and helping communities respond locally. Check the CDC’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page for news and guidance.

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has guidance for Medicare recipients and Medicare providers.

• Consumer Product Safety Commission home safety advice.

• Corporation for National and Community Service guidance for volunteers and programs.

• Defense Commissary Agency is ensuring the quality and safety of food available at commissaries world-wide.

• Department of Defense supports the government response, and is working to protect the health of the military.

• Department of Energy is researching COVID-19 at the National Labs.

• Department of Health and Human Services news releases.

• Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is developing new medical treatments. 

• Department of Homeland Security is facilitating a whole-of-government response in confronting COVID-19, keeping Americans safe, and helping detect and slow the spread of the virus. 

• Department of Labor has information for employers and workers on preparing workplaces and responding to COVID-19 in the workplace.

• Department of Veterans Affairs is caring for Veterans.

• Environmental Protection Agency has information about disinfectants that can kill COVID-19 and facts about water safety.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns of increase in child abuse due to school closures, and offers tips on what you can do to protect children and report abuse.

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission news and updates.

• Food and Drug Administration is working with the medical industry to develop vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tests. For healthcare professionals, they offer FAQs about diagnostic testing.
• Indian Health Service is coordinating the public health response for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
• Military Community and Family Policy offers advice and information for the military community.
• Military Health System offers health advice, and updates on travel restrictions for members of the military.
• National Cancer Institute guidance for cancer patients and guidance for cancer researchers.
• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has virtual safety training for frontline responders.
• National Institute on Drug Abuse advice for people with substance use disorders.
• Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center published guidance for healthcare providers.
• U.S. Department of Agriculture answers questions about food safety and pet safety.
• U.S. Fire Administration published infection control guidance for first responders.

Travel, Immigration, and Transportation

• Customs and Border Patrol travel and trade advisories.
• Department of Homeland Security has information on arrival restrictions for certain foreign nationals, restrictions for Canada and Mexico border crossing, and news and updates.
• Department of State has advisories for international travelers.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers guidance for air travelers.
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA) offers guidance to transit agencies.
• Transportation Security Administration published a map of where TSA agents have tested positive for COVID-19.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has information about office closings, appointments and events.

Money and Taxes

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has advice for managing the personal financial impact of coronavirus.

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) delays federal tax filing until July 15, and offers advice for deducting COVID-19 costs from your taxes.

Education

• Department of Education information for schools.
• Federal Student Aid has information for students, borrowers, and parents.
• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has academy status updates.

Scams and Fraud

• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has tips to avoid scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and identifies critical infrastructure during COVID-19.
• Department of Health and Human Services warns about medicare, COVID-19 testing and treatment scams.
• Department of Justice is investigating and prosecuting Coronavirus scams and fraud.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeing a rise in Coronavirus scams, including fake emails from the CDC, and fraudulent testing and medical equipment like face masks.
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has COVID-19 scam information and is taking action against companies marketing fraudulent COVID-19 treatments.
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation warns consumers about potential scams.
• Social Security Administration warns Americans about fraudulent letters threatening the suspension of Social Security benefits.
• U.S. Postal Inspection Service tips for avoiding and reporting fraud.

Benefits and Grants

• Appalachian Regional Commission has regional outbreak maps, and is working with grantees to process applications, and posted updates for upcoming events. 

• Health Resources and Services Administration has information for grantees and health care providers.

• Institute for Museum and Library Services updates for grant applications and awardees.

• National Endowment for the Arts posted updates on the grants process.

• National Institutes of Health posted updates on the grants process.

• Social Security Administration answers questions about Social Security benefits and office closures.

Housing

• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued guidance for public housing authorities, landlords, shelters, non-profits, grantees, and stakeholders.

Federal Building Status Updates and National Parks

• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation posted workforce status, and updates on the status review process.
• Defense Acquisition University facility and class status.
• Department of Defense facility status for the National Capital Region.
• Forest Service posted the status of National Forests and guidance on social distancing outdoors..
• General Services Administration offers advice for federal tenant agencies and lessors.
• Legacy Management (Department of Energy) information on visitor center closings.
• National Archives status of National Archive facilities.
• National Capital Planning Commission offers office closure information, and online services.
• National Finance Center operating status.
• National Institutes of Health are researching COVID-19 treatments and a vaccine.
• National Marine Sanctuaries facility status.
• National Park Service status of National Parks.
• National Science Foundation updates on facilities, meetings, and the grant submission process.

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission ensures the safety of nuclear facilities.

• Tennessee Valley Authority updates on facilities and campgrounds.

• U.S. Northern Command status updates.

Voting and Elections

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission has information for election officials and voters on voting safely.
• Visit your state’s election office website for state-wide voting guidance.

Courts

• Merit Systems Protections Board will consider email filings.

Communications

• Federal Communications Commission is ensuring that Americans stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re also encouraging service providers to Keep Americans Connected.

• U.S. Agency for Global Media is covering the coronavirus pandemic.

Businesses

• Department of the Treasury is supporting American workers and businesses.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects workers against workplace discrimination.

• Export-Import Bank supports the U.S. exporting community.

• Farm Credit Administration urges lenders to work with borrowers affected by COVID-19.

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is working with banks and consumers to respond to coronavirus.

• Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminds financial institutions to remain alert, and report concerns.

• Government acquisition resources.

• Maritime Administration has updates for the maritime industry.

• National Credit Union Administration has guidance for federally insured credit unions, and their members.

• Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is working with banks and customers to manage the impact of the outbreak and has FAQ's for bank customers.

• Small Business Administration (SBA) has guidance for businesses, and is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) businesses and non-profits impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources for farmers and ranchers.

International Cooperation

• Department of State is working with international governments to combat COVID-19 and has also issued travel advisories.
• U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing funding to international organizations to combat COVID-19.

Cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is monitoring cybersecurity threats and risk, and issued an alert on enterprise VPN security.

Federal Workforce

• Chief Human Capital Officers Council advises Chief Human Capital Officers, HR Directors and Heads of Agencies.  
• Office of Personnel Management posted information to Federal agencies and employees.

Here's a list of the agencies responding to coronavirus (COVID-19).

Visit your state Health Department website for the latest coronavirus information, resources, and guidance.