COVID-19 Business Resources

COVID-19 Business Resources

With daily updates about the economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on businesses and questions about the relief offered by the European Commission, EU member states and U.S. Government agencies, EACC has put together an overview of state and federal relief available to offset economic losses.

American & European businesses are facing an unprecedented economic disruption due to the COVID-19 outbreak government worldwide have put together various loan programs to help those businesses.

This section offers resources from the US and across Europe to help you navigate this “new normal.”

We also added a selection of COVID-19 related member insights and resources. Please feel free to reach out to the EACCNY Office if you would like to connect to any of the EACC members to learn more about any of the issues raised in their articles and white papers.

NEED MORE HELP :
If you have questions or need assistance applying for the above relief programs, we encourage you to reach out to the EACC. We have a network of experts at the ready who can help you through the process and manage the labyrinth of paperwork. You can reach us by email at ybr[at]eaccny.com.

COVID-19 RELATED NEWS

COVID-19 News, Member News

Wilson Sonsini | FDA Issues Draft Transition Plans for Medical Devices Commercialized Pursuant to EUA or Enforcement Discretion Policy During COVID-19 Emergency

On December 22, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two draft guidance documents for the transition plans for medical devices commercialized pursuant to either Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or the FDA’s Enforcement Policies during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency (COVID-19 PHE). The draft guidance for EUAs can be located here, and the draft guidance for devices commercialized under the FDA’s COVID-19 Enforcement Policies can be located here. This alert provides an overview of the draft guidance(s). Overview The...

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Chapter News, COVID-19 News

EU Digital COVID Certificate: EU Commission adopts binding acceptance period of nine months for vaccination certificates

Today, the Commission adopted rules relating to the EU Digital COVID Certificate, establishing a binding acceptance period of 9 months (precisely 270 days) of vaccination certificates for the purposes of intra-EU travel. A clear and uniform acceptance period for vaccination certificates will guarantee that travel measures continue to be coordinated, as called for by the European Council following its latest meeting of 16 December 2021. The new rules will ensure restrictions are based on the best available scientific evidence as well...

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Chapter News, COVID-19 News

Coronavirus: EU Commission approves contract with Valneva to secure a new potential vaccine

Today, the European Commission approved the eighth contract with a pharmaceutical company with a view to purchasing its potential vaccine against COVID-19. The contract with Valneva provides for the possibility for all EU Member States to purchase almost 27 million doses in 2022. It also includes the possibility to adapt the vaccine to new variant strains, and for Member States to make a further order of up to 33 million additional vaccines in 2023. The contract with Valneva comes in...

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COVID-19 News, Member News

Cozen O’Connor | What Federal Contractors Need to Know About the Biden Administration’s Vaccine Mandate

On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced an executive order (EO) that expands upon the administration’s goals of requiring both federal employees and contractors and subcontractors working in connection with federal contracts to receive a vaccine against COVID-19. The new requirements are much more aggressive than the administration’s safety protocols previously issued on July 29, which only required verification of vaccination status or testing for government employees and onsite contractors. The new EO eliminates the testing option and expands...

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