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 treatment can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19 by 70% to 85%
Columbia’s frontline workers will get a $2,500 stipend, and all city workers who get the vaccine will receive a $500 bonus if they are vaccinated by Nov. 1
49 city employees who refused to respond are facing disciplinary action, including termination
Unpublicized recommendations say multiple states should return to stringent control measures
Chinese researchers found that the virus was present in the semen of six study participants with COVID-19
Through a partnership with Rethink Food NYC, Kiana Muschett-Owes provides meals to the food insecure in her Brooklyn neighborhood — and much needed encouragement
Experts say finding enough poll workers is always difficult, even when there isn’t a pandemic
Brew City Match aims to bring distressed Milwaukee neighborhoods back to life by empowering historically underserved entrepreneurs
Ithaca, New York, would be the first city in the U.S. to institute a rent forgiveness program for residents impacted by COVID-19
The CARES Act moratorium covered at least 12.3 million rental units nationwide
Under the new guidelines, Texas schools could hold online-only instruction for up to the first eight weeks of the school year
The 36th District Court on Thursday lengthened the prohibition on evictions in the city through Aug. 15
The city is also relaxing a rule that required residents utilizing the Temporary Rental and Utility Assistance Program to pay at least 20% of their monthly rent while receiving help
In absence of a nationwide mandate, retail chains are taking safety precautions into their own hands
Gov. Brian Kemp announced the suit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and members of the city council Thursday
Several mayors said Thursday they will not rescind their local mask orders, and will go to court to defend them if necessary
Gov. Brian Kemp has now explicitly suspended mask mandates put in place by local governments via executive order
Gov. Kevin Stitt is the first U.S. governor to be diagnosed
Books purchased online will benefit the city’s Fighting Chance Fund, an emergency grant program launched to help local small businesses
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