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.
As of Monday, 90% of sworn police personnel were vaccinated, city officials said
As of last week, compliance among the police, fire and sheriff’s departments exceeded 97%
Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea has said he would support a mandate
All 4,700 city employees will have their pay decreased by 10% and will be required to take one unpaid day off for every 14-day pay period
The report said disciplinary action could be passed-down if the New York state mandate to wear face coverings when social distancing is not maintained
President Trump tweets that he and the first lady are entering quarantine
The deaths of fire, law enforcement, corrections and EMS leaders and personnel will have a decades-long impact on department operations, safety and capability
Gov. Tom Wolf said the state is ready to supply sufficient PPE to first responders and healthcare workers this fall
Atlantic City FFs sue city, saying department’s COVID-19 policy shows ‘blatant disregard’ for health
The complaint alleges the policy of directing FFs to return to work after being exposed, but testing negative themselves, risks spreading the virus
First responders will be presumed to have contracted COVID-19 on-duty if there is an outbreak at their workplace
Health officials are considering an “all hands on deck” effort that includes paramedics helping to administer the COVID-19 vaccine
The program is a $24 million investment funded by Governor’s Education Emergency Relief Fund, part of the federal CARES Act
Planning documents sent to health departments ask officials to work out which groups should receive the vaccine first
The committee formed at the behest of the National Institutes of Health and CDC published a draft recommending a four-phase distribution plan for the vaccine
“The cloud presents a number of benefits you can’t get from most systems”
Disaster mental health experts with the Tulane University School of Social Work seek to further understand the emotional impact of COVID-19 on responders
As students around the country prepare to start school virtually, first responders are wondering how to cover homeschooling on-shift
Sanford’s fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders’ test results is “unacceptable”
Officials say the breach may have leaked the names and addresses of those who tested positive for the virus
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