May 4, 2020

Dear Friends,

The Food and Drug Administration updated its COVID-19 antibody testing policy from a more flexible standard to a more refined process that will help combat fraudulent testing and streamline the Emergency Use Authorization application.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been authorized to approve certain states for the Crisis Counseling program, which provides support for citizens dealing with the effects of COVID-19.

• Additionally, FEMA awarded $200 million in federal funds to organizations dedicated to feeding, sheltering, and providing critical resources to our nation's hungry and homeless.

The National Institute of Health announced a study to determine the incidence of COVID-10 infection in children.

Until next time, this is your doctor's note.

Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.