Month: March 2020

Second version of DHS CISA’s guidance

The second version of DHS CISA’s guidance has been issued. Notable additions and omissions are as follows (thank you to Ashley Morgan for compiling...

March 30, 2020

CARES ACT – materials on AMA website

The House of Representatives has just passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The President is expected to sign the bill...

March 30, 2020

Online CEs Accepted for RVT & Vet Renewals

In light of the State’s COVID-19response and the Governor’s call for social distancing, the Maryland State Board has voted to allow Registered Veterinary Technicians...

March 27, 2020

Initial DOL Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response

The Dept. of Labor just released a Frequently Asked Questions document on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.  Attached are 3 documents: 1) DOL...

March 24, 2020

A Message to DEA Registrants

(March 23, 2020) -The Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control Division, is asking State Veterinary Boards to get the below message out to their DEA...

March 23, 2020

Maryland Gov closes non-essential businesses

Veterinarians qualify as a critical infrastructure business which may remain open in Maryland under the new guidance from Governor Hogan.  I want to highlight...

March 23, 2020

Message from the Secretary of State

The Governor of the State of Maryland has proclaimed a State of Emergency and a catastrophic health emergency related to COVID-19.  On March 12,...

March 23, 2020

DHS identifying critical infrastructure

A number of you have seen the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidance (attached). This document has...

March 23, 2020

PPE Donations

The MDVMA appreciates your support and patience during this challenging time. We know personal protective equipment (PPE) in veterinary medicine facilities are likely already...

March 23, 2020

COVID-19: Food Supply Chain Update from Maryland Department of Agriculture

As the State of Maryland continues its unprecedented response to COVID-19, the Maryland Department of Agriculture is emphasizing the need for businesses involved in...

March 19, 2020