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Mar 24, 2020 / The Right News Right When It Happens

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New Home Sales Rose 14.3% YOY in February

Washington, DC, March 24, 2020—Sales of new single-family houses in February 2020 were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 765,000, according to estimates released jointly by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, 4.4% below the revised January rate of 800,000 but is 14.3% above the February 2019 estimate of 669,000.

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Servicing Construction Industry Qualifies Many Flooring Dealers as “Essential"

Washington, DC, March 24, 2020—Floorcovering dealers may qualify as essential operations in some locations.

CDC Offers Guidance for Workplaces in Managing Covid-19 Risk

Washington, DC, March 24, 2020—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its interim guidance for workplaces coping with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

ASTM Cancels April & May Standards Meeting

W. Conshohocken, PA, March 24, 2020-In light of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and ongoing safety concerns for members and staff, ASTM International announced that all previously scheduled in-person April and May standards development meetings (including independent meetings) have been canceled.

Common Thread for the Cure Announces Leading Contributors

Lexington, NC, March 24, 2020—The Common Thread for the Cure Foundation is proud to announce that five companies have achieved the highest level of contribution status, “Thread of Honor” Sponsorship.