APRIL 29 COVID-19 UPDATE

Discussion of Relief Package #5
The ink isn’t dry on the most recent COVID-19 economic relief package and there is discussion in the U.S. Congress of yet another measure which would be #5.  This bill already looks to be highly contentious along partisan lines.  Senate Republicans want inclusion of provisions to limit liability from lawsuits for not just health care workers but also businesses as they reopen.  House Democrats insist on financial assistance to local governments which was not included in the last package.  The Senate Majority leader is holding the local assistance proposal hostage to the liability issue.  Stay tuned.

Toyota's Guidelines to Disinfect Vehicles
ARA has published vehicle disinfecting information in past updates and includes another reminder here with Toyota’s recent instructions.  Important points to remember are to disinfect high-touch areas on both the vehicle’s inside and outside and to use the correct disinfecting products, which are listed here.  The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) list of approved disinfecting solutions against COVID-19 is also included.