Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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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Chicago firefighters ordered to comply with vaccine mandate by Dec. 31
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The ruling means that union employees will lose pay if they do not receive a first shot by the deadline
At least 160 San Diego cops could be fired over vaccine mandate
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City employees were required to show proof of vaccination or request an exemption by last week
Chicago drops lawsuit against police union over vaccine mandate
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her decision to drop the suit comes as more officers comply by reporting their vaccine status
San Diego to move forward with vax mandate despite impasse with police union
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City employees who are not in compliance after Wednesday's deadline will receive an advanced notice of termination
Philly announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all city workers
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More than 25,000 city workers have until mid-January to get vaccinated or risk losing their jobs
3% of NYC workers on unpaid leave as vaccine mandate takes effect
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About 1 in 6 police officers remained unvaccinated
FDNY members protest NYC vaccine mandate with sick-leave wave
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Currently, 77% of the FDNY is vaccinated; 72% percent of firefighters are vaccinated, while EMTs stand at 84%
NYPD top cop urges vaccines as police union sues city over mandate
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Officers who don't comply could get put on no-pay status beginning Friday
Judge denies city’s request to extend gag order on Chicago police union head
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FOP President John Catanzara called on city councilors to overturn the mayor's vaccine mandate
Dozens of Chicago firefighters sue city over vaccine mandate
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A request for an injunction would prevent the city from requiring workers to disclose their vaccination status or be disciplined for not being vaccinated
Vaccine mandate for Oklahoma City police recruits rescinded
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The department says it is still encouraging recruits to get the COVID-19 vaccine
NYC mayor: $500 bonus for workers who get vaccine on time
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A city mandate requires all 160,000 municipal workers to get vaccinated
NYC requiring vaccine for cops, firefighters, city workers
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Those who refuse to comply will be placed on unpaid leave, said Mayor Bill de Blasio
Seattle touts 99% compliance with employee vaccine mandate hours before deadline
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As of Monday, 90% of sworn police personnel were vaccinated, city officials said
Fewer than 1% of Denver's cops, firefighters quit over vaccine mandate, data shows
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As of last week, compliance among the police, fire and sheriff's departments exceeded 97%
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About Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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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