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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.
Deliveries of the Pfizer vaccine are scheduled throughout Monday and Tuesday to healthcare facilities and nursing homes across the country
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said that 11 firefighters called out sick due to COVID-19 exposure after going maskless at the fire station
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some healthcare workers
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county's new emergency operations center when the county's health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
FDNY Uniformed Firefighters Association President Andrew Ansbro said the reluctance to get the vaccine comes down to an "education issue"
It is unclear when the city will receive a shipment of doses, which will likely be allocated first to medical facilities in the state
Public health messaging, EMS administration needed to reap the benefits on safety, staffing and stress
Gov. Tim Walz joined firefighters, paramedics and police officers at a briefing to call for adherence to COVID-19 safety guidelines as public safety agencies face severe staffing shortages
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech said they will begin delivering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the country "immediately"
The panel will decide on priority for other first responder groups at future meetings
At this crucial infection point we need 'all of the community' to help halt transmission in our corrections systems
Kansas City's new guidance comes after an outbreak at the police department and applies to all essential workers
Albany County asked licensed medical providers, including paramedics, to join the Medical Reserve Corps. to aid overwhelmed public health staff
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.
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