In an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on March 20 issued a “stay-at-home” order for the entire state starting at 5 p.m. on March 21 and extending through at least April 7. Only “essential businesses and operations,” such as health care, law enforcement, and grocery and pharmacy, are permitted to remain open.
As a result of the directive, the AMCA International headquarters, including laboratory, in Arlington Heights, Ill., is closed until further notice. AMCA’s office staff has been working remotely since March 17 and will continue to be accessible by phone and e-mail.
With the temporary stoppage of laboratory testing, AMCA asks that members refrain from shipping equipment to AMCA headquarters until further notice.
AMCA has created and will be updating regularly a Web page devoted to COVID-19. For a list of federal and state emergency legislation, preparedness guidance for businesses and families, and more,
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