Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute

COVID-19

THBI is actively communicating and working with elected officials, state agencies, industry partners and Texas ensures to ensure the state of Texas is on the forefront of combating coronavirus, and taking proper action to keep the state safe during the global outbreak. We will be providing our partners regular updates on how our industry is responding to the epidemic.


THBI UPDATES RE: COVID-19

COVID-19 RESOURCES

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Federal Agency Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. They are closely monitoring an outbreak caused COVID-19 and are the go to resource for the U.S.

US Food & Drug Administration
FDA is working with U.S. Government partners, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and international partners to closely monitor an outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.

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Federal Industry Resources

PhRMA Member Company Efforts
This site is updated regularly to provide a snap-shot of on-going PhRMA member company efforts to support the detection, prevention and treatment of the coronavirus outbreak. More than 50% of PhRMA’s members are engaged in this effort.

BIO Business Resource Center
As cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) increase around the world, government, and public health leaders are encouraging businesses to consider their responses to highly contagious diseases. This toolkit is designed to keep you informed on several areas of interest.

BIO Coronavirus Hub
BIO created the Coronavirus Hub to connect companies with capacity and resources with those that need them. This new hub will enable users to post requests for urgently needed items and announce the availability of supplies and capacity. The portal connects in real-time through customized and searchable postings. 

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State Resources

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
The health and well-being of employers, employees and communities is TWC's top priority. They understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to being responsive to the needs of their customers.

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
DSHS is responding COVID-19 outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China. For prevention tips, symptoms, traveler information, and healthcare provider resources, see their COVID-19 website.

MISSION

The mission of the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute is to develop and advocate policies and actions that promote biomedical science, biotechnology, agriculture and medical device innovation in Texas.

CONTACT

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807 Brazos Street, Suite 607
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 708-8424
info@thbi.com

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