Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The World Health Organization officially named Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Feb. 11, 2020. Here, you can find breaking news about COVID-19, what local officials need to know about the novel coronavirus, and tips for government leaders on preparing for and educating on the COVID-19 pandemic. This directory provides articles on COVID-19 and related topics like Public Health, which explores broader strategies for disease prevention, health promotion, and crisis management.
The department says it is still encouraging recruits to get the COVID-19 vaccine
A city mandate requires all 160,000 municipal workers to get vaccinated
Those who refuse to comply will be placed on unpaid leave, said Mayor Bill de Blasio
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
Bernard Waddell Sr. was not given any personal protective equipment from March until his last day of work
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
The appointments come as the virus continues to surge, increasing its spread in at least 40 states
Traditional measures to increase campus safety include access control, security cameras and radios, but sanitary measures and infection control are now a critical part of the equation
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
Williamson County community health paramedics will assess infection control and responses in at least 40 nursing homes and assisted living facilities now allowing visitors
Unspent CARES Act dollars represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address a persistent gap in corrections capacity: onsite medical facilities
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