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With the global spread of COVID-19 (the coronavirus disease) the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University is helping companies understand and focus on the most relevant information available regarding this pandemic. Here are a few additional resources to assist you in understanding the impact of COVID-19 and available assistance and support from other state and federal entities:
Iowa-based Products and Services
Cloth Face Coverings and Face Shield Sources
Emergency Producers of Hand Sanitizer
COVID-19 Cleaning Service Suppliers
Iowa Resources & Information
State of Iowa OCIO offers COVID-19 telework cybersecurity strategies
Quad Cities Chamber COVID-19 Updates including financial support information
Iowa State University COVID-19
ISU Cancellations and closures
Federal Resources & Information
White House COVID-19 Page
Department of State Travel Advisories
CISA List of COVID-19 Critical Infrastructure Industries
General Resources
John Hopkins COVID-19 Dashboard
IATA Travel Ban Update Page
McKinsey & Company – COVID-19: Implications for Business
RaboResearch – Economic research article: Coronavirus: Outbreak of uncertainty
Ogletree Deakins Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
If your business is impacted by COVID-19, CIRAS can provide no-cost assistance to help you understand your next steps. CIRAS has an emergency response team in place to help guide you through the recovery process. Fill out our Contact Us form and we’ll be in touch with you.