ALBANY, New York, April 2 -- Albany Medical Center, an academic health sciences center, issued the following news release: To support our neighbors and health care workers beyond the Capital Region, Albany Med accepted 14 transfer patients late Tuesday from downstate hospitals who have either confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19. Transfer patients under investigation for COVID-19 (PUIs) will be tested at Albany Med. The decision was approved by Albany Med's Executive Leadership team. As th  more

HOLYOKE, Massachusetts, April 2 -- ISO New England issued the following news release: ISO New England is following its business continuity and pandemic response plans as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve. Since the middle of March, approximately 95% of the ISO's workforce has been working remotely, with all reliability, markets, and planning functions being maintained. Staff working remotely will continue until at least May 4, following federal and state guidelines. For essential staff  more

CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, April 2 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- The University of North Carolina's School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * - The UNC School of Medicine has researchers across disciplines working together to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. * * * The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has swept through the entire world, causing thousands of deaths and life-altering changes in our communities. Within the UNC School of Med  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 2 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following story: * * * - As many venture outdoors, coastal wildlife, such as seals, are being impacted by the number of people visiting local beaches. In some cases, interactions between these animals and beachgoers is having devastating results. * * * Sharing Space at a Distance Social distancing has slowed the pace of society and encouraged more people to get outdoors. With springtime weathe  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 1: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) held a conference call with the New Hampshire College and University Council regarding COVID-19 planning, preparation and the impact of the pandemic on New Hampshire's students and institutions. Kuster discussed the federal funding included in recent legislation to support students, their families, and higher education. Participants included Debbie Scire, the Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Reports Show Smoking and Vaping Increase Risks for Coronavirus Patients * * * Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, sent a letter urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use its authority to clear the market of e-cigarettes for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic and us  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 2 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Scott is calling all Vermonters into service with the launch of a new website allowing people to sign up for volunteer assistance to support the state's response to COVID-19: https://vermont.gov/volunteer. This website directs those with medical and healthcare skills to the Medical Reserve Corp (MRC), and those with other needed skills to a quick registration process to sign up to help.  more