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.
Police and fire officials released memos responding to the new requirement
The city is the only government employer in Hawaii that does not allow weekly testing for workers who decline to be vaccinated and are not also exempt for religious or medical reasons
Citing new state guidance, a city official warned that requiring vaccinations among police could be illegal
As proposed, the HEALS Act does not include additional funds for state and local governments
Both San Antonio and Chicago recently unveiled programs meant to incentivize higher education and jobs training for out-of-work citizens
Austin childcare centers and providers that experienced an economic hardship due to the pandemic may apply for grants of up to $50,000
By tying tax incentives to job creation or job training, communities could experience much-needed economic boosts
New Bedford EMS officials say strict PPE and infection control protocols have paid off in limiting its providers’ exposure to COVID-19
The county’s lone hospital is overwhelmed as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to increase
The Summit County, Ohio, task force also suggested strategies for mitigating future pandemics, including a PPE dispensary and pandemic-designed facilities
In an anonymous letter, employees argue that telework options have been needlessly, and recklessly, limited
The drive-up food banks, run in partnership with Feeding America, will be located at Wells Fargo locations across the country through September
Austin EMS Association President Selena Xie said crews are responding to back-to-back calls and being pressured to “expedite”
Most Americans now favor continued restrictions to curb the virus, even if they might hamstring the economy
Dr. Deborah Birx warned state and local leaders in a private call this week that these cities are seeing worrisome increases in test positivity rates
The art initiative is the city’s latest attempt to bring important messaging to its younger residents, who are increasingly spreading the virus
The state joins a growing list of governments moving to restrict alcohol as young people cause spikes in cases nationwide
Begin collecting data now to qualify for federal pass-through funding, community foundation and corporate foundation grants for COVID-19 emergency response
Six months into the global pandemic, are we any better prepared for the fall wave?
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