Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center

(THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED ON May 3, 2021 AT 1:00 PM)

Welcome to the eTrepid COVID-19 online resource center. The eTech Team is committed to providing up to date information that will help keep you and your team informed, safe and healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic. This site will be updated regularly to ensure you have the information you need as we work through COVID-19 together.

COVID-19 RESOURCES

ETREPID’S OPERATION STATUS

Your eTech Team has maintained services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as support teams continue to operate 24/7, globally. Currently, eTrepid remains fully functional, following specific operational guidelines keeping the health of your staff and clients in mind. Our team will continue to wear personal protective equipment including gloves and masks, exercise regular sanitizing habits, as well as practice social distancing while working. We will do everything in our power to follow the Roadmap to Recovery presented by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, as well as abide by regulations within various U.S. states and globally as needed.

Our offices in Mechanicsville, MD and Noida, India will continue to abide by local legislative measures.

We thank you for your cooperation during this process. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us and let us know what we can do to make these sudden transitions easier for you and your team. The eTech Team is standing by to answer any questions you may have.

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Do you need support managing IT services for remote workers or addressing cybersecurity issues that may arise due to employees working on networks that may not be secured? You are not in this alone. Let us help you safely navigate through the new normal, keeping your networking environment healthy as well. Contact us for a conversation regarding what you can do to safely secure client and staff information. Also, sign-up to receive cybersecurity tips each week that will keep you ahead of the hackers.

Check out one of our latest blogs: Defending Against COVID-19 Cyber Scams and Cyber Threats

“Flattening the Curve” for COVID-19

We’ve heard “Flattening the Curve” throughout numerous discussions related to COVID-19, yet many don’t quite understand what “Flattening the Curve” truly means. It is a term used to explain a method that public health professionals are attempting to achieve. A large number of individuals getting sick all at once in a short period of time forms a sharp spike in the curve, overwhelming healthcare systems. The hope is that strict measures such as social distancing will help stretch out the infection rate over a longer period of time, hence flattening the curve. While many may still get sick, it will be at a rate that can be effectively handled by healthcare professionals, which in turn will help mitigate mortality.

As we learn more about the plan to “Flatten the Curve,” we ask that everyone do their part to ensure a speedy recovery for those personally affected by the virus and the businesses working to get through these hard times.

Slow the viruses spread by:

Following directions of State and Local Authorities.
Staying home and contacting your medical provider if you are feeling ill.
Self-quarantining your household for two weeks if you have been near someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or traveled outside of the state.
Practicing social distancing especially if you may be elderly, have a compromised immune system, or underlying health conditions.

BUSINESS RESOURCES

The Federal and State Government is encouraging all Small Businesses to apply for the special programs that have been set up for COVID-19.

Charles County Chamber of Commerce Framework to Opening Charles County Business.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program – Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Fund – This $75 million loan fund (for for-profit businesses only) offers no interest or principal payments due for the first 12 months, then converts to a 36-month term loan of principal and interest payments, with an interest rate at 2% per annum.
Maryland Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grant Fund – This $50 million grant program for businesses and non-profits offers grant amounts up to $10,000, not to exceed 3 months of demonstrated cash operating expenses for the first quarter of 2020.
Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Manufacturing Fund – This $5 million incentive program helps Maryland manufacturers to produce personal protective equipment (PPE) that is urgently needed by hospitals and health-care workers across the country. More details are expected to be announced by Friday, March 27, 2020.
COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund – COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund, which is designed to support businesses undergoing economic stresses due to the pandemic by preventing or minimizing the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs. The award (up to $50,000 per applicant), will be a quick deployable benefit and customizable to the specific needs of your business to minimize the need for layoffs.
COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund – COVID-19 Layoff Aversion Fund, which is designed to support businesses undergoing economic stresses due to the pandemic by preventing or minimizing the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs. The award (up to $50,000 per applicant), will be a quick deployable benefit and customizable to the specific needs of your business to minimize the need for layoffs.
Small Business Paycheck Protection Program – The Paycheck Protection Program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. Interested parties must fill out an application to apply.