The Maine Grocers & Food Producers Association is actively working with our government partners and members to provide an updated list of resources and guidance in response to COVID-19. We’ve compiled a list of up-to-date resources. We will continue to add information as it is received.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and 211 Maine announced on March 11th a new option for Mainers to get answers to questions about the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at any time. This service is available by dialing 211 (or 1-866-811-5695), texting your ZIP code to 898-211, or emailing info@211maine.org.
Maine Resources
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- Maine Center for Disease Control (CDC) Coronavirus Page
- 211 now available to answer general questions about COVID-19
- Maine Dept of Ag – Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources (3/23/20)
- COVID-19 Information and Support for Maine Food Producers and Produce Growers (4/22/20)
- MGFPA Best Practices & Precautions (4/13/20)
- FMI Food Retail Best Practices Draft 4.3.20 (4/13/20)
- Maine Revenue Services COVID-19 FAQ’s (4/17/20)
Latest news from Governor Mills
- Governor Mills’ Executive Order to Stay Safer At Home (4/29/20)
- Governor Mills Presents Safe, Gradual Plan to Restart Maine’s Economy (4/28/20)
- Governor Mills Outlines Vision for a Gradual, Safe Reopening of Maine’s Economy (4/23/30)
- Governor Mills Extends State of Civil Emergency As Maine Continues to Combat COVID-19 (4/14/20)
- Mills Administration Acts to Ensure Basic Necessities for Maine People in the Face of COVID-19 (SNAP & TANF details) (4/3/20)
- *Governor Mills Issues Stay Healthy at Home Mandate (3/31/20)
- Governor Mills’ Executive Order Regarding Further Restrictions (3/31/20)
- Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
- State of Maine – List of Essential Businesses
- Governor Mills Orders Further Steps to Protect Public Health (3/24/20 2:40PM)
- Governor Mills’ Executive Order Regarding Essential Businesses and Operations (3/24/20)
– Maine’s Price-Gouging Law - Maine LD 2167, An Act To Implement Provisions Necessary to the Health, Welfare and Safety of the Citizens of Maine in Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, became law 3/18/20
- Visit: maine.gov/governor/mills
Maine-based Law Firm Resources
- Verrill Law COVID-19 Resources (added 3/25/20)
Employment
- Maine DOL COVID-19
– Maine Department of Labor Resources for Workers and Businesses on COVID-19
– Emergency Bill Offers New Flexibility in Maine’s Unemployment Insurance Program Press Release (3/19/20)The Maine Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
– Unemployment Insurance FAQs Regarding COVID-19
– Maine CareerCenter - Email business.answers@maine.gov with additional questions
National Retailer/Grocer Industry Resources
- CDC Interim Guidance for Essential Workers Who Have Been Exposed to COVID-19 (4/13/20)
- (NEW) Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID- 19 version 4 (4/2/20)
- Grocer Coronavirus Preparedness Checklist
- FMI’s Cleaning & Sanitation Guide for Food Retail
National Retailer/Grocery Industry COVID-19 Generic Websites
- National Grocers Association COVID-19 and Independent Grocery (NGA)
- National Association of Convenience Stores Coronavirus (COVID-19) (NACS)
- Consumer Brands Association (CBA)
- Food & Beverage Issue Alliance (5/6/20)
- Coronavirus Resources for Retailers from the National Retail Federation
- Coronavirus Resources for Retailers from Retail Industry Leaders Association (added 3/14/2020)
National Food Producer Industry Resources
- CDC Interim Guidance for Essential Workers Who Have Been Exposed to COVID-19 (4/13/20)
- (NEW) Food Industry Recommended Protocols When Employee/Customer Tests Positive for COVID- 19 version 4 (4/2/20)
- What to Do If You Have COVID-19 Confirmed Positive or Exposed Workers in Your Food Production, Storage, or Distribution Operations Regulated by FDA (4/27/20)
- CDC Food Safety Guidelines
- CDC Food Safety FAQs
- FMI Coronavirus Resource Page
– FMI’s Blog Post on Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQ (added 3/30/20)
– FMI Coronavirus and Pandemic Preparedness for the Food Industry
– FMI Guidance for the Food Industry: Coronavirus Outbreak (added 3/17/20 3PM) - Specialty Food Association is providing FREE webinars, FAQs, and other resources
National Food Producer Industry COVID-19 Generic Websites
- The Food Institute Coronavirus Update Center
- Specialty Food Association Coronavirus Updates & Precautions (added 3/18/20)
- FMI Coronavirus Resource Page
National Government Resources
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) Coronavirus 2019
– CDC’s FAQ’s
– CDC’s Handouts & Posters
– CDC’s Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employer
– CDC’s Interim Recommendations for US Community Facilities with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (3/16/20)
– CDC for Travelers and Travel Related Industries (COVID-19)
– CDC’s Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
– OSHA Coronavirus 2019 Website
– Retail Workers and Employers in Critical and High Customer-Volume Environments Guidance from OSHA (5/8/20)
– Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 - U.S. Department of Agriculture COVID-19 (USDA)
- FDA Coronavirus 2019 Website
– FDA Coronavirus FAQs
– FDA’s Food Safety and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) latest Questions and Answers - World Health Organization, Getting your Workplace Ready for COVID-19
- EPA’s Registered Antimicrobial Products for Use Against Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (the cause of COVID-19)