The AIA's alternate care site checklist, produced by a special COVID-19 task force, is being distributed internationally by the U.S. State Department, which translated the tool into French, Spanish, and Portuguese. The checklist, just released in its second version (V2), highlights important criteria for evaluation of buildings considered for use as temporary healthcare operations during a pandemic.

The New York City Department of Health issued succinct and clearly written guidelines for residential and commercial building owners in response to frequently asked questions. Topics covered include fire safety, ventilation and humidification requirements, repairs and cleaning procedures, building deliveries, tenant access to common areas, and communications to tenants.