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Yesterday, President Trump took historic action to meet our Nation’s testing needs by unveiling the Opening Up America Again Testing Overview ([link removed][UNIQID]) and Testing Blueprint ([link removed][UNIQID]) . These tools will aid states in safely reopening and provide the American people with the confidence they need to resume their daily lives.
* “Together, we will rebuild this land that we love, we will reclaim the magnificent destiny that we share, and we will carry our Nation forward to new heights of greatness and glory.” – President Trump
* The Trump Administration has performed more than 5.4 million tests in less than 45 days – far more than any other nation.
* The Food and Drug Administration has issued 70 emergency authorizations for new tests, including 62 molecular tests and 8 serological tests.


Additionally, the U.S. Small Business Administration resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications yesterday.
* As of 3:30 pm EDT yesterday, SBA had processed more than 100,000 PPP loans submitted by more than 4,000 lenders.
* Top-line Overview of PPP ([link removed][UNIQID])
* SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan Report ([link removed][UNIQID])


Today, the President meets with Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida at 11:00am ET. The President delivers remarks on supporting our Nation’s small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program at 3:00pm ET.


Additional Guidance (as of 4.27, 5:00pm):
* HHS - HHS Launches COVID-19 Uninsured Program Portal (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* HHS - SAMHSA Awards Grants Expanding Community-Based Behavioral Health Services, Strengthens COVID-19 Response (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* CDC - Meat and Poultry Processing Workers and Employers (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* CMS - CMS Reevaluates Accelerated Payment Program and Suspends Advance Payment Program (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* CMS - April 27 News Alert (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* FDA - FDA Continues to Ensure Availability of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Addresses Safety Concerns (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* FDA - April 24 Daily Roundup (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* Treasury - Treasury Implementing CARES Act Programs for Aviation and National Security Industries (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* Treasury - Treasury, IRS Announce Significant Enhancements and Updates to Get My Payment App (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* USDA - USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in California and Connecticut (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* USDA - Vermont Added to Innovative SNAP Online Pilot Program (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* USDA - USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Kansas and Virginia (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* ED - Secretary DeVos Launches New Grant Competition to Spark Student-Centered, Agile Learning Opportunities to Support Recovery from National Emergency (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* ED - FCC and U.S. Department of Education Promote Remote Education So Students Can Continue Learning (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOL - U.S. Department of Labor Issues Additional Respirator Guidance for Healthcare During The Coronavirus Pandemic (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOL - U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA and CDC Issue Interim Guidance To Protect Workers in Meatpacking and Processing Industries (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DHS - Weekly Update: DHS Response to COVID-19 (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DHS-FEMA - FEMA Provides $12.2 Million for Colorado Covid-19 Response (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DHS-FEMA - In Case You Missed it: FEMA Administrator Discusses Whole-of-America COVID-19 Response (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DHS-FEMA - FEMA Awards Crisis Counseling Assistance Grants (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* HUD - Addressing Tenant Concerns During the COVID-19 National Emergency (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* VA - VA health app now available to Veterans across all mobile and web platforms (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOD - Corps of Engineers Team Upholds 'Building Strong' Motto During COVID-19 (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )
* DOD - COVID-19 Changes Daily Life of Marines (Click here ([link removed][UNIQID]) )

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