Former Dir US Strategic National Stockpile, Emergency&Pandemic Preparedness and Response/Supply Chain Expert. President, Hamilton Grace LLC, Fellow @napawash
Dr. Bright: Today, there are cases of #COVID19 in all 50 states & it has become a global pandemic. A rapid response is critical. We must continue to strengthen existing partnerships & forge new ones to develop coronavirus medical countermeasures that #SaveLives.
Thousands of people at FEMA, HHS, and other agencies at every level are working 24/7 to help address this pandemic. They do so away from the lights and cameras, put themselves and their families at risk, and deserve our deepest gratitude. Thank you. 🙏🏻🇺🇸
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.@BARDA, @JPEOCBRND & @CepheidNews joined forces to develop a rapid, point-of-care diagnostic test for #COVID19 with results in just 45 minutes. https://t.co/FJxAxoTJgt
I'm being asked how this is going to end. I truly don't know. I know that emergency managers have processes that help us manage the uncertainty these events present. Managing uncertainty without process is creates chaos.
Please, use the process.
⚠ Due to the large amount of speculation regarding #COVID19, this is a reminder to rely on OFFICIAL sources for accurate information.
Help control the spread of rumors by sharing this page: https://t.co/12GySEYYXV
Americans need rapid diagnostic tests to fight #COVID19. Now, two @BARDA-supported novel #coronavirus diagnostic using existing platforms – one by @Hologic and the other by @diasoringroup – have been granted Emergency Use Authorization by @US_FDA.
I need your help. We're teaming with @IAmBiotech to manage a #coronavirus resource hub. Specifically for labs and others that may have PPE and supplies that we can route to facilities and PH partners to allocate out soonest. Please share.
More here:
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We are bringing every federal agency involved in the #COVID19 response to the table each day to maintain coordination. Our teams are communicating with states, territories & tribes to make sure we know their needs & are prioritizing ways to meet those needs w/ federal resources.
It is safe to #donateblood and blood centers need healthy individuals to donate now to help others in need. Find a local blood center at https://t.co/HiRCHApysU and make an appointment.
Hundreds of responders, including professionals from HHS/ASPR’s National Disaster Medical System & the U.S. Public Health Service, are serving at quarantine facilities across the country to meet the needs of passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship and protect communities.
HHS/ASPR’s Strategic National Stockpile is the nation’s largest supply of life-saving pharmaceuticals & medical products for use in a public health emergency. In support of the #COVID19 response, the SNS has shipped over 333 tons of cargo. https://t.co/Vtp51979jp