World Trade Center® Delaware Continuity of Services During COVID-19 Outbreak
 
To the World Trade Center Delaware Community,

Due to the global COVID-19 outbreaks, the World Trade Center® Delaware is taking  precautions to minimize exposure to risk by working virtually. We have postponed any "in person" events for the next few weeks and will reschedule them when receive guidance from the appropriate experts. We recognize that the services that the World Trade Centers® Association and its over 325 member Centers in almost 100 countries across the globe are vital to your operations. We remain committed to serving you, our loyal supporters and friends.
 
During this time, we will continue to provide a full range of World Trade Center® Delaware services to our region's business community, State's elected and appointed officials, the academic community, and our local, US, and international partners, other than travel and in person events.
 
Please feel free to email or call us at any time with your trade and international business questions. And be sure to visit our web page, www.wtcde.com for the latest international trade information and resources and our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter pages. 
 
Best regards,
Carla Sydney Stone
President
Event Follow-Up: Mitigating the Effects of Importing Foreign Medical Products for COVID-19 and Beyond
Missed our virtual conversation yesterday? Full recording is now available!
https://bit.ly/35nA092
Government tightens restrictions and compulsory quarantine requirements for persons arriving at Hong Kong who have stayed in places outside China (info.gov.hk)

​Starting Dec 25, the HKSAR Government has tightened the compulsory quarantine requirements for people arriving in Hong Kong from overseas. They would need to undergo compulsory quarantine for 21 days in designated quarantine hotels. During the quarantine period, they will be provided with a testing kit for the collection of specimen on the 12th day of the quarantine period for COVID-19 testing. The testing will be done again on the 19th or 20th day following the arrival in Hong Kong. Only persons whose results are all negative are allowed to leave the hotel after completing the 21-day quarantine. Separately, people who have stayed in South Africa for more than two hours in the past 21 days will not be allowed to board flights for Hong Kong. The HKSAR Government had earlier (Dec 22) banned flights from the UK in response to the new strain of COVID-19 found in the country. 
FDA Issues New Restrictions on Masks from China:
Certain Filtering Facepiece Respirators from China May Not Provide Adequate Respiratory Protection - Letter to Health Care Providers  https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/letters-health-care-providers/certain-filtering-facepiece-respirators-china-may-not-provide-adequate-respiratory-protection-letter#1 
 
The Disallowed List:   https://www.fda.gov/media/137928/download
FDA Appendix A: Authorized Respirators Updated: June 8, 2020
Authorized Imported Non-NIOSH Approved Respirators Manufactured in China
https://www.fda.gov/media/136663/download?mod=article_inline
FBI Issues Alert Concerning  Criminals Demanding Fraudulent COVID-19 Fees
Criminals are now demanding fraudulent COVID-19 fees under supposedly  “newly enacted” COVID-19 shipping laws, regulations, or insurance fees. 
https://www.maritimedelriv.com/storage/app/media/FBI_PSA_Fraud_6-11-20.pdf
New FTC COVID-19 warning letters take total to 250
 
Please make sure that you check with your health provider before trying any remedies advertised to treat COVID-19!  Be safe, wear your mask, practice social distancing and check the Delaware and CDC guidelines.
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/blogs/business-blog/2020/06/new-ftc-covid-19-warning-letters-take-total-250?utm_source=govdelivery
Delaware Relief Grants: Delaware and New Castle County announces $100 million grant program for businesses to cover coronavirus expenses
https://business.delaware.gov/relief/

Delaware Children entering kindergarten and older must wear face masks in public settings
https://news.delaware.gov/2020/08/24/delaware-division-of-public-health-dph-updates-face-mask-guidance-for-children/
 
Newark (Delaware) City Council Votes to Limit Social Gatherings
​https://newarkde.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1326
 
University of Delaware COVID-19 Updates
https://www.udel.edu/home/coronavirus/updates/
 
Wilmington University COVID-19 Updates
https://www.wilmu.edu/alerts/coronavirus.aspx
 
Delaware Technical Community College COVID-19 Updates
https://www.dtcc.edu/about/news-events/coronavirus-update
 
Delaware State University COVID-19 Updates
https://www.desu.edu/student-life/student-health-services/covid-1
Helpful Resources for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

​ Regional Resources  BooksPandemic and Business Continuity/ Financial  Services:Logistics, Shipping and Seaports, Airports, and Rail Lines Multilateral Development Banks  https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/what-we-do/brief/world-bank-group-operational-response-covid-19-coronavirus-projects-list
  •  Asian Development Bank ( ADB) www.adb.org
    • Projects List
https://www.adb.org/search?page=1&facet_query=sm_field_subjects%24name%3ACOVID-19&facet_query=ola_collection_name%3Aproject|Project  Health Information and Alerts Travel Advisories ​US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID-19 US Department of Homeland Security CISA Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ​OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) EU (European Union) National Information Resources for the Public on COVID-19   By Country in EU AU (African Union) AU Member States COVID-19 Emergency (Hotline) Numbers By Country AU Meetings and Travel Recommendation During COVID-19  ASTM International  Handwashing Guidelines 
COVID-19 Major Media Sources-  Most media has removed paywalls to Coronavirus Information
Wall Street Journal  New York Times Washington Post   Financial Times (UK)  News Journal ( Delaware)    Hoy en Delaware ( Delaware Spanish Language)  Reuters  AP  BBC News  Time   CNN   Bloomberg   South China Morning Post ( from Hong Kong)  Nihon Keizai Shimbun ( The Japan Times, in English)   Telecommunications
Comcast  Verizon  T-Mobile  AT&T SprintCOVID-19 Innovation HubUS Agency FTC   CoronavirusHS classification reference for Covid-19 medical supplies. Note: this list is provided as an indicative list only. It does not have legal status.Elma Philantho

Can You Help Supply Coronavirus Response Products or Services?

To the World Trade Center Delaware Community, 

As you are aware, the severity and extent of the Coronavirus has made a critical impact on medical supplies. The World Trade Centers Association of which World Trade Center Delaware is a member, is developing a list of potential suppliers of products and services to aid in combatting the COVID19 outbreak.

This List will be maintained by the WTCA and will be provided free of charge to all WTCA members. WTCA does not screen nor verify the information provided on the List. The information provided on the List is on an "as is" basis. WTCA does not provide any guarantee or warranty whatsoever regarding the information on the List. By using this List, you do so at your own risk, and you agree that WTCA cannot be held liable for any damages whatsoever or responsible in any way, for any event that results from the use of any information provided on or relating to the use of the List, including but not limited to any financial losses or any negative outcomes.

If your company would like to be included as a supplier of products or services on this List, please contact Carla Stone, cstone@wtcde.com at World Trade Center Delaware with the following information: 

  • Manufacturing Company Name
  • Notes (i.e., type of goods/services offered by manufacturing company)
  • Manufacturing Company Website

Your assistance is vital to helping us respond to this worldwide outbreak. 

Best regards,
​Carla Sydney Stone
President
COVID-19 Response Products
Donate Delaware   www.donatede.org
Advanced Materials Technology, Inc. https://www.advanced-materials-tech.com/
Batta Environmental Associates https://battaenv.com/
entreDonovan https://www.entredonovan.com/
FieldWorks Panels https://www.fieldworkspanels.com/
Fireside Partners https://www.firesideteam.com/
Halosil International https://halosil.com/
Miles Scientific https://www.milesscientific.com/
SmartKidz Club https://smartkidzclub.com/
Veterans Technology Systems https://www.veteranstechnologysystems.com/ 
Painted Stave Distilling https://www.paintedstave.com/home
Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems https://jan-pro.com/newcastle/
Interior Maintenance Company  ​https://imc.cc/
Facility Services Group ​http://www.fsgmaintenance.com/
Elite Building Services ​http://www.elitebuildingservices.com/
Insybio ​https://www.insybio.com/
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The COVID-19 Detect and Project Challenge 

The United Nations Development Programme Centre For Technology, Innovation And Sustainable Development Announces The Covid-19 Detect And Protect Challenge seeking projects that are easy-to-replicate, low-cost open source solution to detect or protect Covid-19 in developing countries.

https://www.covid19detectprotect.org/
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To support the Red Cross and your community you can help by donating blood locally:​
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Please make an appointment to give blood at RedCrossBlood.org. As blood drives are canceled due to coronavirus concerns, one of the most important things you can do to ensure we don’t have another health care crisis on top of the coronavirus is to give blood for patients who need surgery, victims of car accidents and other emergencies, or patients suffering from cancer. 

(Please note: To ensure everyone’s safety you must have an appointment. No walk-ins will be allowed. Thank you.)

Pandemic Planning and Response Comprehensive
Business Continuity Planner

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​March 20, 2020

Alert Number
I-032020-PSA

Questions regarding this PSA should be directed to your local FBI Field Office.
Local Field Office Locations: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field

FBI SEES RISE IN FRAUD SCHEMES RELATED TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing to a crowdfunding campaign; purchasing products online; or giving up your personal information in order to receive money or other benefits. The FBI advises you to be on the lookout for the following:

Fake CDC Emails. Watch out for emails claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other organizations claiming to offer information on the virus. Do not click links or open attachments you do not recognize. Fraudsters can use links in emails to deliver malware to your computer to steal personal information or to lock your computer and demand payment. Be wary of websites and apps claiming to track COVID-19 cases worldwide. Criminals are using malicious websites to infect and lock devices until payment is received.

Phishing Emails. Look out for phishing emails asking you to verify your personal information in order to receive an economic stimulus check from the government. While talk of economic stimulus checks has been in the news cycle, government agencies are not sending unsolicited emails seeking your private information in order to send you money. Phishing emails may also claim to be related to:
  • Charitable contributions
  • General financial relief
  • Airline carrier refunds
  • Fake cures and vaccines
  • Fake testing kits

Counterfeit Treatments or Equipment. Be cautious of anyone selling products that claim to prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure COVID-19. Be alert to counterfeit products such as sanitizing products and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, goggles, full face shields, protective gowns, and gloves. More information on unapproved or counterfeit PPE can be found at www.cdc.gov/niosh. You can also find information on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website, www.fda.gov, and the Environmental Protection Agency website, www.epa.gov. Report counterfeit products at www.ic3.gov and to the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center at iprcenter.gov.

If you are looking for accurate and up-to-date information on COVID-19, the CDC has posted extensive guidance and information that is updated frequently. The best sources for authoritative information on COVID-19 are www.cdc.gov and www.coronavirus.gov. You may also consult your primary care physician for guidance.

The FBI is reminding you to always use good cyber hygiene and security measures. By remembering the following tips, you can protect yourself and help stop criminal activity:
  • Do not open attachments or click links within emails from senders you don't recognize.
  • Do not provide your username, password, date of birth, social security number, financial data, or other personal information in response to an email or robocall.
  • Always verify the web address of legitimate websites and manually type them into your browser.
  • Check for misspellings or wrong domains within a link (for example, an address that should end in a ".gov" ends in .com" instead).

If you believe you are the victim of an Internet scam or cyber crime, or if you want to report suspicious activity, please visit the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.

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World Trade Center ® Delaware is the State’s premier international business resource. We help companies, especially small, medium sized, or emerging, to grow their international business. We provide trade leads, training programs, job leads, and, networking and matchmaking opportunities for Delaware companies. We serve all types of companies, in sectors as varied as agriculture, environmental remediation, IT, medical equipment manufacturing and bio-pharmaceuticals, and, financial, legal and real estate services.  Our mission is to serve you.  Please be sure to contact us for all your international business needs.