The Federal Emergency Management Agency today released a COVID-19 pandemic advisory describing in general terms what actions it is taking, how community-based testing sites will be managed, and information about the Defense Production Act. Read more in this AHA update, which includes information on the extended public assistance deadline and links to fact sheets.

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