IAM COVID-19 Coronavirus Information Page
IAM strives to keep its membership updated with the latest information on the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, especially as it relates to the moving industry.
See IAM's COVID-19 News Updates
Non-DOD U.S. Government Action and State Action
Best Practices for Sustained Health
- COVID-19 Guidance for Shared or Congregate Housing
- Public Health Recommendations for Community-Related Exposure
- Workplace, School, and Home Guidance
- How COVID-19 Spreads
- Symptoms
- Steps to Prevent Illness
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What to Do If You Are Sick with COVID-19
- Stigma Related to COVID-19
- Facts about COVID-19
- Information for People at Higher Risk and Special Populations
- Communication Resources
- Best Practices from Minnesota Transport Services Association
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.
- CDC Guidance for Businesses to Plan, Prepare, Respond to COVID-19
- EPA List of Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19
- Canadian Association of Movers Best Practices Sheet
- Australian Dept of Health Isolation Guidance
- Psychology experts share their tips for safeguarding your mental health during quarantine
US DOD info
- Military faces limitations in responding to virus outbreak
- Military Health System Offers Updates on Travel Restrictions for Military Members
- DOD Response to Coronavirus
- NDTA: Coronavirus National Emergency Resources & Information
Non-DOD U.S. Government Action and State Action
- Employers Can Make Tax-Free Disaster Relief Payments to Employees
- NDTA Coronavirus National Emergency Resources & Information
- CBP Accepting Requests for Duty-Payment Extensions
- US Department of Transportation Expands National Emergency Declaration for Commercial Vehicles Delivering Relief in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
- DeSantis activates Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program
- SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- State Health Departments
- IRS Advice for Deducting COVID-19 Costs from Your Taxes
- US Department of Transportation Expands National Emergency Declaration for Commercial Vehicles Delivering Relief in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
- State-by-State (USA) Information and Contacts - from Multi State Associates
General COVID-19 updates
- Canadian Association of MoversHelp Sheet: How to Pack Up Your House and Move Safely During Coronavirus
- Texas Trucking Association's COVID-19 Information Page
- COVID Vusualizer shows the impact the disease has had in various countries
- National Journal COVID-19 Policy Resource Center
- Canadian Association of Movers COVID-19 Site
- ncov2019.live - Real-time infection information by country
- Queensland Tells Foreign Trading Ships to Self-Quarantine
- IAM’s COVID-19 News Feed
- FEDEMAC COVID-19 Crisis Response Page
- World-o-Meter's Coronavirus Page
- World Health Organization
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Public Health Agency of Canada
- Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)
- American Trucking Association's COVID-19 Page
Travel and Transportation
- Information for Travel
- Guidance for Ships
- Guidance for Airlines and Airline Crew
- U.S. Dept. of State: Travel Advisories
- U.S. Dept. of State: Traveler’s Checklist
- U.S. Dept. of State: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
- DOT: FAQs from FTA Grantees Regarding COVID-19
Geographic Updates
- Coronavirus Tracker from Areavibes
- International Association of Ports and Harbors COID-19 Information Page
- Malaysian Move Control Order (MCO) Extended to 28 April
- Puerto Rico extends coronavirus lockdown through May 3 but eases nighttime curfew
- Venezuela has extended its quarantine
- Truck Drivers Required to Complete Travel Declaration Form When Entering Utah
- The International Air Transport Association has an excellent set of country-by-country airport information
- Canada Update (27 Mar)
- Guatemala Closed for Travel
- Malaysia MCO extended to April 14 (updated)
- Keller Swiss Group Made a Map that shows moving services available in different countries
- MSN State-by-State Information (USA)
- Boris Johnson issues stay-at-home order, sending UK into lockdown to fight coronavirus pandemic
- India in Lockdown - also - see the announcement from Writer Relocations
- Malaysia issues lockdown
- Presidential order COMMUNITY QUARANTINE OVER ENTIRE LUZON DUE TO COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS DISEASE March 17 to April 13, 2020
- Singapore closes borders to keep virus at bay
- New Jersey Governor Declares Movers an Essential Service
- Honduran Businesses closed until Mar 29
- CMSA Guidance: Recommended Response to Any State Officer or Regulator Inquiring Whether Moving Services are “Essential Services”
- France Passes Law Prohibiting In-Home Services
- The Republic of Panama suspends all international flights, starting Sunday, March 22, at 11:59 p.m.
- Australia to Ban Foreign Travelers as of 20 March
- Chinese Restrictions on Imports
- German Borders Shut
- MoveONE Country-by-Country Updates
- French Ports Stressed; Backlogs May Occur
- St. George CFS in Oakland reduces operating hours
- Puerto Rico State of Emergency; Island Shut Down until March 30
- COVID-19 preventive measures enforced in Dominican Republic
- South Africa Quarantines Cargo Ship Over Coronavirus Suspicion
- Port Information from the Harbor Trucking Association for Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, Tacoma, and Seattle
- Port Miami will close on 3/23 and 3/24
Business Practices
- Staying Connected With Customers Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive the Coronavirus