Resources for Veterinarians:

• The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) COVID-19 and Animals website has recently been updated to include information we hope will be helpful as we all continue to respond to the SARS CoV-2 pandemic. Links to materials and resources that may be of particular interest are listed below:Webinar recordings:

Healthcare Associated Guidance for Animal Healthcare Providers
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/health-professionals/veterinarians/ 

First Reported Cases of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Companion Animals-New York, March-April 2020  
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6923e3.htm?s_cid=mm6923e3_w    

Testing veterinary patients for SARS CoV-2 flowchart
https://ebusiness.avma.org/files/coronavirus/COVID-19-Testing-Flowchart.pdf

USDA Press releases including those reporting SARS CoV-2 infections in animals
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/news
(Press releases dated 4/5, 4/22, 6/2)

• AVMA guidance for managing veterinary employees with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 exposure or disease
  

• For guidance at the national level, the CDC has published new Interim Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Veterinary Clinics during the COVID-19 Response. The document states that the CDC guidance for COVID-19 may be adapted by state and local health departments to respond to rapidly changing local circumstances.

  For guidance adapted at the state level, the Virginia Department of Health directs veterinarians to the April 2, 2020, webinar recording and to the Veterinarians tab on the VDH COVID-19 which is regularly updated.

• As a business owner we are sure you have many questions please visit the U.S. Small Business Administration site for guidance CLICK HERE
  

• To ensure you are protecting yourself and your staff, please visit the Virginia Department of Health site for guidance: link HERE 
  
  
• OSHA on Ten Steps All Workplaces Can Take to Reduce Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus
  
  
• How to talk to children about COVID-19, provided by McLaughlin Young
  
  
  
  Resources For Pet Owners:
  

• As a pet owner we know you have questions as well. Please follow the link to the AVMA's site with important facts for pet owners: LINK HERE
  

• The CDC website is a great resource for pet owners to read to help protect themselves and their pets LINK HERE
  
• CDC’s recommendation to wear cloth face coverings

• Veterinary Partner is another source answering additional questions for pet owners LINK HERE
  
• Pet Emergency Go Bag List - The list is to the left
• Steps to help your pet prepare for your return to work
  
• How to talk to children about COVID-19, provided by McLaughlin Young