Dear Colleague: CDC Grantee Guidance from Dr. Jonathan Mermin, CDC – 3/25/20, Guidance on additional flexibility CDC has made available to its grantees

CDC Pushes Back Ending the HIV Epidemic Application Deadlines — CDC’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention has made the following changes to help reduce any burdens associated with the development and submission of your PS20-2010 applications: Components A and C Applications: The new application deadline for Components A&C is May 1, 2020, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The new award start date will be August 1, 2020; Component B Applications: Jurisdictions eligible for Component B funding are now only required to express their intent to apply for Component B when submitting their core Component A application. No other documentation is needed at this time (i.e., work plan or budget). CDC will provide eligible jurisdictions with updated application guidance specific to Component B at a later date.

Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Coronavirus FAQ Webpage – HRSA

HRSA Coronavirus Resource Page 

340B HRSA COVID-19 guidance – HRSA

Dear Colleague: CDC update on NOFO for viral hepatitis  

CDC Coronavirus Resource Hub

Resources for State, Local, Territorial and Tribal Health Departments – CDC

Strengthening Public Health Systems and Services through National Partnerships to Improve and Protect the Nation’s Health – CDC

Office of Personnel Management COVID-19 Updates

Framework for COVID-19 Mitigation – CDC

Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – CDC

Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV – US Dept. of Health and Human Services

COVID-19: What people with HIV should know – CDC

Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) Guidance for School Settings – CDC

Communication Resources – CDC

Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19 – CDC

RWHAP Recipient Update – HRSA’s HIV/AIDS Bureau (HRSA HAB) is extending the RWHAP Services Report (RSR) reporting deadline by 30 days to Thursday, April 30, 2020. The RSR is open and recipients can submit as early as possible; however, data will be accepted through April 30, 2020.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions – HRSA HAB

OCR Announces Notification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency – Office of Civil Rights

Update on about the availability of Penicillin G benzathine (Bicillin LA®) and concerns of a possible shortage due to COVID-19 – CDC-DSTDP

Interim Guidance for COVID-19 and Persons with HIV – AIDSinfo

Strategies for Optimizing the Supply of N95 Respirators: Crisis/Alternate Strategies – CDC

Federal Resources on HIV and Coronavirus (COVID-19) – HIV.gov