The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on Mar. 11, 2020.
Officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization on Feb. 11, 2020, the novel coronavirus is thought to be spread by respiratory droplet transmission and/or contact with infected patients.
Find COVID-19 breaking news, what local officials need to know about the novel coronavirus and tips for government leaders in how to prepare for and educate on the COVID-19 pandemic here.
Academies teaching new paramedics saw a 50 percent drop in enrollment last year, or higher, according to the AMR regional director in the county
In a normal year, the turnover rate is 8-12% for county health administrators
The new guidance will be enforced by the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division and other state agencies
Understand how first responders can participate in the funding
City first responders have been eligible to get the vaccine since January
Experts estimated these calls increased 8% in the U.S. after stay-at-home orders, compared to 20% across United Nations states
Learn about the differences between each strain, how transmissible they are, and what they mean for local communities
Dr. Judy Riffle breaks down the billions in education funding provided via the recently enacted federal FY 2021 appropriations bill
The new law allows city councils and county commissioners to amend or rescind emergency orders by local health boards and health officers
Decades of research in risk communication show that people’s perception of their own risk is key to motivating them to take preventive measures
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From offering free rides to hosting clinics, agencies are removing barriers for some of the nation's most vulnerable populations
The agencies said they were investigating unusual clots in six women that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination
Wake County said the reactions it observed were "consistent with known common side effects from receiving the vaccine"
A committee formed to provide input on the monument design includes representatives from FDNY and other first responder unions
While DORAs promise to revitalize local business districts hit hard by COVID-19, they also come with unique guidelines for set-up, regulation and local law enforcement
The malware attack forced the district to cancel both in-person and virtual classes Monday
Cities and counties will receive $130 billion in aid for COVID-19 response
After over 1,000 arrests, Miami Beach officials have imposed a curfew that could extend through the end of spring break
The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal for spending Florida's share of American Rescue Plan funds
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