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• The Governor announced yesterday (4/16) that his "NY PAUSE" order closing all non-essential businesses and schools extends through May 15, 2020. • The Governors from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut and Massachusetts have joined forces to create a regional council to restore the economy and get people back to work. • Our friends at the Finishing Contractors Association (FCA) have created a handy flow chart to help you navigate Emergency FMLA ("E-FMLA") and Emergency Paid Sick Leave ("E-PSL") under the FFCRA. • Governor Cuomo issued Executive Orders regarding the usage of facemasks. The first requires that face coverings be provided for all employees that interact with the public. The second requires all people in NY to wear masks or face coverings in public. • Here's some general guidelines from the CDC regarding face coverings, including instructions on how to make your own. There are also FAQs regarding face coverings. • Member firm CINTAS is offering special ECA-member pricing on COVID PPE items such as hand sanitizer and face shields. Click here for pricing and more information More updates and general guidance can be found on our COVID-19 information page at www.ecainc.org/covid-19.