COVID-19 Resources

As our country responds to the challenges associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), it is incumbent upon my office to provide the people of Alabama’s Second Congressional District with helpful resources and information surrounding this pandemic.

Health and Prevention Resources: 

For general information on COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), visit the CDC's COVID-19 page.

• How to protect yourself.

• COVID-19 symptoms. 

• What to do if you are sick.

• People who need to take extra precautions.

• Information on cloth face covers. 

• Daily life and coping. 

For healthcare providers, patients, and those with general questions regarding COVID-19, visit Alabama Department of Public Health's (ADPH) COVID-19 resource page.

• ADPH COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard. Statewide testing locations can be found on the ADPH Dashboard, as well as county-specific data. 

• ADPH toll-free hotline for general information on COVID-19: 1-800-270-7268.

• ADPH email for general information on COVID-19: covid19info@adph.state.al.us.

• ADPH toll-free hotline for questions regarding COVID-19 testing: 1-888-264-2256.

Economic Support for Individuals and Businesses: 

Internal Revenue Service (IRS):

• Economic impact payments through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act have been and continue to be distributed to eligible Americans, with no action required by most people.

  • Economic impact payments: what you need to know.

  • The "Get My Payment" app will give you information regarding your payment status, your payment type, and whether more information is needed to process your payment.

  • IRS-staffed phone line for taxpayers with questions regarding economic impact payments: 800-919-9835.

• The Employee Retention Credit is a refundable tax credit that encourages businesses to keep employees on their payroll. 

  • Employee retention credit: what you need to know.

  • Basic employee retention credit FAQs.

• The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) provides refundable tax credits that reimburse small and midsize employers to cover the costs of paid sick and family leave for any employee's leave related to COVID-19. 

  • Paid sick and family leave FAQs. 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):

• The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provides SBA loans to small businesses to help retain employees and keep the business viable.

  • PPP overview. 

  • Details on PPP.

  • Borrower Application Form.

• The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application is for borrowers to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the CARES Act. SBA will soon issue regulations and guidance to further assist borrowers as they complete their applications and to provide lenders with instruction. 

• Federal disaster loan assistance is available for eligible businesses, private non-profits, homeowners, and renters. 

  • See if you are eligible for SBA's Disaster Loan Assistance. 

• SBA small business guidance and loan resources.

• For local small businesses requesting assistance, contact the Alabama District Office, which serves small businesses in all 67 counties across Alabama. 

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA):

• USDA will be accepting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) from agricultural producers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic beginning May 26 through August 28. Program details can be found here. 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce:

• General COVID-19 resources.

From Congress:

• ​The House of Representatives Small Business Committee Republicans: Small Business Guide To The CARES Act.

• The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Republicans: Rebate Check Distribution.

• The House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Republicans: CARES Act Unemployment Insurance Questions Answers. 

Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL):

• How to file an unemployment claim. 

• Unemployment claim tracking tool. 

• For assistance with a new claim, call 1-866-234-5382.

• For assistance with an existing claim, call 1-800-361-4524.

AL Together:

• Alabama's official online platform for information regarding the state's efforts in response to COVID-19. Here, individuals and businesses can learn more about how to get help if needed and how to volunteer their efforts if interested.

Coronavirus Relief Fund Expenditure Request Form:

• Developed by the Governor's office for the public to submit for reimbursement for expenses incurred from COVID-19. Access the request form here.