COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Comprehensive Resource List

Words: Dan Kamys

OSHA
June 19, 2020: OSHA Clarifications Impact The Masonry Industry
April 10, 2020: OSHA Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) 
April 5, 2020: OSHA Issues Enforcement Policies On Respiratory Protection
Enforcement Guidance On Respiratory Protection And N95 Shortage Due To Coronavirus

Government Assistance Details
COVID-19-Related Tax Credits For Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses FAQs
Paycheck Protection Program Sample Application

Construction Industry Safety Coalition Job Site Recommendations
DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT: ï»¿Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan UPDATED 10/29/20
DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT: ï»¿Checklist For Employers and Employees
DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT: Employee Notification of Exposure
DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT: Essential Industry Employee Notification
DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT: Tool Box Talk
SPANISH LANGUAGE DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT: Checklist For Employers and Employees
SPANISH LANGUAGE DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT: Employee Notification of Exposure
SPANISH LANGUAGE DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENT: Tool Box Talk

Stimulus Bill Summaries
Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Section By Section
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act

U.S. Small Business Administration Resources During COVID-19 Crisis
U.S. SBA Coronavirus Resources Page

OSHA's Coronavirus Reporting Requirements
OSHA Recording and Reporting of Cases of COVID-19
Senate Approves Paid Sick Leave, Family Medical Leave Expansion; Bill Expected to Become Law
Technical Explanation Of Division G, "Tax Credits For Paid Sick and Paid Family And Medical Leave"
Department of the Treasury Stage Three Proposal

Additional Business and Family Resources
US Department of Health and Human Services
Twitter
Facebook
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Twitter
Facebook
What you should know: 
Workplace, School, and Home Guidance
How COVID-19 Spreads
Symptoms
Prevention & Treatment
Testing
Frequently Asked Questions
What To Do If You Are Sick With COVID-19
Stigma Related to COVID-19
What You Need To Know
Facts About COVID-19
Information For People At Higher Risk and Special Populations
Communication Resources

Situation Updates
Situation Summary
Cases in the U.S.
Global Locations with COVID-19
Risk Assessment
CDC in Action: Preparing Communities

Information for Businesses:
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Information for Communities, Schools, and Businesses
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations – Community Facilities
DOL: Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
DOL: OSHA Resources for Workers and Employers on COVID-19
WHO: Get Your Workplace Ready for COVID-19
CISA: Risk Management for COVID-19
EPA: Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19

Information for Travel and Transportation
Information for Travel
Guidance for Ships
Guidance for Airlines and Airline Crew
State: Travel Advisories
State: Traveler's Checklist
State: Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
DOT: FAQs from FTA Grantees Regarding COVID-19

Information for Families and Households:
Information on COVID-19 for Pregnant Women and Children
Interim Guidance for Household Readiness
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations for US Households
Guidance for Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in Homes and Residential Communities
FAQ: COVID-19 and Children
EPA: Disinfectants for Use Against COVID-19

Lake Erie Brick Listing Highlights The Long-Term Value Of Well-Maintained Masonry
February 2026

A Cleveland.com “House of the Week” feature spotlights a 1932 brick home near Lake Erie with a $1.59 million asking price. For mason contractors, it is another reminder that brick exteriors can be a premium selling point, but only when the masonry is care

Stone Cladding Panels Forecast Signals More Stone Veneer Work For US Mason Contractors
February 2026

A new IndexBox market update says demand for stone cladding panels is expected to accelerate through 2035, fueled by a broader construction upswing. For US mason contractors who install stone veneer, that points to more opportunity, but also more pressure

New Cavity Fire Barrier Guidance Puts Masonry Wall Safety In The Spotlight
February 2026

A masonry trade group has launched a new Technical Committee and released its first guidance focused on cavity fire barriers. For mason contractors, it is a timely reminder that fire performance details in cavity wall construction deserve the same attenti

The Practicality Behind Cavity Walls
February 2026

The construction industry tends to chase certainty. We want walls that never leak, materials that never move, and systems that behave the same in the field as they do on paper. Every generation pushes for a tighter envelope, a thinner assembly, or a smart