Honeywell Issues Statement In Support Of President Biden's Call For Business Action To Help Beat COVID-19

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Honeywell (NYSE: HON) supports President Biden's call for businesses to act against COVID-19. The company has expanded U.S. production of personal protective equipment and partnered with local health entities, administering nearly 36,000 vaccine doses in six days. Honeywell has donated over 1 million masks and established a $3.6 million innovation fund for small businesses in Charlotte. The company emphasizes the need for safe vaccination and economic recovery as top priorities for the nation.

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• Expanded U.S. production of personal protective equipment.
• Administered nearly 36,000 vaccine doses in partnership with local health authorities.
• Donated over 1 million masks to frontline workers and shelters.
• Established a $3.6 million fund for small business innovations.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) issued today the following statement in support of President Biden's recent call to action:

Honeywell strongly supports President Biden's call for business action in the fight against COVID-19 by promoting the use of masks, practicing social distancing and urging people to get the vaccine when it's their turn.

Honeywell is proud of our proactive and comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, from rapidly expanding U.S. production of critical personal protective equipment to introducing innovative new products to help get people back to work, life, travel and play. Honeywell, Atrium Health, Tepper Sports & Entertainment and Charlotte Motor Speedway formed a public-private partnership in coordination with North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and leaders from Mecklenburg County to optimize mass vaccination events that administered shots to nearly 36,000 people over six days. Based on learnings from these events, Honeywell and our partners have developed and distributed a leader guide for mass vaccination events to the Biden Administration and the governors of all U.S. states and territories.

Honeywell has also donated more than 1 million masks to frontline workers and homeless shelters in the U.S. and established a small business innovation fund that has disbursed $3.6 million to date to help Charlotte, N.C., storefront enterprises cope with the effects of the pandemic. We are also caring for our employees with financial assistance, enhanced health care benefits, and "thank you" payments to our direct manufacturing employees.

There is no greater priority for America right now than addressing this crisis by keeping our citizens safe, vaccinating our population in a fast and equitable manner, and positioning the economy for a strong recovery.

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

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FAQ

What is Honeywell's response to COVID-19 as of February 26, 2021?

Honeywell supports President Biden's initiative, promoting mask use, social distancing, and vaccinations.

How many vaccine doses did Honeywell help administer?

Honeywell helped administer nearly 36,000 vaccine doses over six days.

What financial assistance has Honeywell provided during the pandemic?

Honeywell established a $3.6 million innovation fund to support small businesses in Charlotte.

How many masks has Honeywell donated during the pandemic?

Honeywell has donated over 1 million masks to frontline workers and homeless shelters.

What partnerships has Honeywell formed to combat COVID-19?

Honeywell partnered with Atrium Health, Tepper Sports & Entertainment, and local government for vaccination efforts.