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 Charlotte, N.C. agency is implementing a deadline for all employees to get the vaccine or submit religious or medical exemptions
Tuesday’s announcement makes NYC the first big city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions
The order covers more than 10,000 people who work for the city and county, as well as private health care and school facilities
By employing interventions that acknowledge the power of place, the country can mitigate harm from the current epidemic and help create more just, healthy and resilient communities
Jaime Tincher sat down with St. Paul, Minnesota’s Pioneer Press to discuss reopening the city, and how local leaders are managing a potential $34 million budget shortfall
Plagued by inaccurate results and unclear implications for immunity, antibody tests are not being recommended as a metric for lifting coronavirus restrictions
The Los Angeles Times’ Editorial Board shares strategies that could help governments across the country stave off a major pandemic-related housing crisis
The Paycheck Protection Program, created in March under the CARES Act, has been criticized for being too limiting, particularly for restaurants
The guide aims to help public safety and public health officials adapt their disaster plans in light of COVID-19
During a recent Cities of Service webinar, local leaders came together to discuss strategies for overcoming food insecurities exacerbated by COVID-19
At least 40 law enforcement agencies across the country have used drones in the past few months for coronavirus-related purposes
The Care19 app sends users’ location and identification data to third-party companies including Foursquare, BugFender and Google
A trip to City Hall in McAlester, Oklahoma, will be a much different experience than it was before the COVID-19 shutdown
Places of worship pose considerably higher risks of infection, having sparked outbreaks nationwide
Vacationers flocked to the region from all over the U.S.; only time will tell if a superspreader event will be the consequence
The capital of Montgomery, where about 200,000 people live, is looking like a disease hot spot
‘Feeling trapped’ can increase the odds of a person having suicidal thoughts; here are some strategies to break out of that thinking
Mayor London Breed took to Twitter to explain the city’s reasoning
Here are the latest coronavirus updates from the hardest hid region in the U.S.
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