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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

We know you probably have questions and/or concerns related to the COVID-19 vaccines that are awaiting approval from the FDA. There will be a lot of misinformation on COVID-19 vaccines. Please be educated by trustworthy sources so you can make a fact-based decision. Vaccines are providing us a way to end this pandemic. The following is a reliable source of information from BIO with assistance from the CDC and NIH:

https://www.covidvaccinefacts.org/

They also provide a toolkit so you too can share vaccine FACTS on social media or in your communications:

https://www.covidvaccinefacts.org/share

Operations

Coronavirus Action Planning Guide

COVID-19 Decontamination SOP

Infectious Disease Risk Reduction Guidelines for Handling Customer Samples

SOP for Contact Tracing

SOP for Visitor Screening

COVID Preparedness Slides

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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World Health Organization's Coronavirus Tracker

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Coronavirus Local and Federal Resources

Wisconsin Department of Health Services

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Outbreaks in Wisconsin

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Tell the biohealth industry your story!

It can be challenging to focus on the positive in the midst of a pandemic; however, as a community we need to keep up the good work and good spirits! Tell us at BioForward the positive things that are happening with your company right now, especially regarding developments with the coronavirus and we will feature you in upcoming media releases.

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Employer Resources

All of us at BioForward are evaluating both short- and long-term plans in response to the changing conditions surrounding the spread of the novel coronavirus, and we know our members are too-- we know member companies are actively responding as employers by developing policies to limit the spread of the disease and protect their employees. Here are some tips about laws and best practices for those who need them.

UW-Madison & UW Health

The Future of Health Care

Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

Vaccine Guidance for Businesses Social Media Toolkit

Vaccine Guidance for Businesses Social Graphics

Need help?

Do you need help advocating for your company or employees? Let us know what you need. We will do our best to connect you to resources or information that will help you!

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Business Resources

Resilience

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has developed a resilience program based on best practices designed to educate business leaders on disaster preparedness and business resilience.

Resources

Baker Tilly has launched a high value, free tool that can help you assess the current impact of the crisis on your organization, understand your level of preparedness, and uncover and mitigate potential risks.

Response Plan

The World Health Organization has prepared a “Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan” for businesses dealing with coronavirus concerns.

Stability

Baker Tilly is well positioned to negotiate and help with some key issues specifically affecting the medical device and pharmaceutical areas. They also have a great webinar series to help businesses.

Space

Flad has provided this useful document to help companies learn more about their spaces and pandemic response.

Marketing

Laughlin Constable informs businesses how to be a reliable source of information, communicate action and preparedness, and they provide PR and marketing tips about how to present your company in a positive light.

In Wisconsin and Regionally

BioForward is proud of our members and the abundance of knowledge and resources they are putting towards this effort both locally and globally. The Wisconsin biohealth industry has a wealth of top talent working on the front line because we know they can and will save lives. Below is a list of local companies and how they are responding. Update us on your efforts and we will add you to the list.