COVID-19 News and Resources

Resources to help you stay healthy, safe, and prepared

Read the letter from NGWA CEO Terry S. Morse, CAE, CIC, about COVID-19 and the groundwater industry.
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Latest News:

OSHA issues new FAQs on recording illnesses caused by required and recommended COVID-19 vaccinations (news item 04-27-2021)
Applications are now being accepted for the second round of PPP loans. Click here to access the application. Click here to learn more. (01-11-2021)
COVID-19 relief bill addresses key PPP issues (Journal of Accountancy® news item 12-21-2020)
Congress agrees to a new $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill (news item 12-21-2020)
President Trump’s recent executive order (news item 08-10-2020)
Paycheck Protection Program update: Senate passes extension of PPP application deadline for small-business loans (news item 07-01-2020)
June 30 is the final day to submit applications for small business loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) (news item 06-30-2020)
Family First Coronavirus Response Act (news item 06-24-2020)
Changes to PPP loans under the PPP Flexibility Act (news item 06-05-2020)
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (05-29-2020)
Learn the knowns and unknowns about the PPP Forgiveness Application (news items 05-22-2020)
SBA issues PPP Loan Forgiveness Application (news item 05-18-2020)
New PPP and Small Business Support Information (news item 05-15-2020)
Paycheck Protection Program Update (news item 04-24-2020)
Reassure your customers while keeping them safe. Download and add your business logo to this new handout — NGWA: Private Water Wells at Very Low Risk of Spreading COVID-19 (PDF). (04-24-2020)
COVID-19 and Groundwater (04-13-2020)
The CARES Act: A Small Business Loan Overview (news item 04-02-2020)
NGWA and Water Systems Council provide small business loan information (news item 04-02-2020)
COVID-19 congressional update (news item 03-26-2020)
The latest situation summary updates are available on CDC’s web page, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Employee health check (PDF)

Essential employee sample letter

Download a sample letter to help law enforcement quickly identify your employee as an “essential service” employee.

Questions to ask before working during COVID-19

Are you concerned about how to conduct business as safely as possible?

Download a helpful list of questions (pdf).

State licensing and registration updates

View the latest information regarding licensing or registration of groundwater professionals during the COVID-19 crisis.

Additional resources

Stay up to date with the latest information.

Resources for financial support

Learn more about the CARES act and other information.

Business resources

Read the latest COVID-19 information for your business.