Pandemic
Our Work
In an interconnected world, a public health crisis anywhere can become a crisis everywhere. Businesses help minimize economic disruption caused by pandemics like COVID-19 by maintaining safe workplaces, encouraging vaccination, and innovating solutions.
Events
- Security and ResilienceBuilding Resilience Conference 2025Tuesday, May 06 - Wednesday, May 071615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- EnergyThe Energy Future ForumMonday, May 1908:00 AM EDT - 06:00 PM EDT1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
- FinanceU.S. Chamber Capital Markets SummitTuesday, June 0308:30 AM EDT - 02:30 PM EDT1615 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20062Learn More
Latest Content
May 15, 2020 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today launched a new digital resources center with tools and guidance to help employers reopen their businesses safely and sustainably while keeping their employees and customers healthy and informed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
DoD and DHS announced a $138M contract award with ApiJect Systems America for project “jump start” and “RAPID USA” effort for medical grade injection devices starting by Oct 2020.
New data from the U.S. Chamber reveals that business owners are concerned about lack of demand and liability issues amid reopening.
Over 62,000 DoD personnel supporting COVID response; 46,400 members of the national guard supporting State’s response to COVID.
Yesterday, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order (EO) N-62-20. The Order significantly expands current workers’ compensation policy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes a slew of provisions that will likely lead to a surge in workers’ compensation claims, raising costs for employers, insurers, and the state.
OSD will play a significant role in “Operation Warp Speed,” which is the administration’s COVID-19 vaccine project.
As a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Federal Reserve has created the Main Street Lending Program to provide a total of $600 billion in financing for small and medium-sized businesses.
