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 state currently leads the country in new cases per capita and has one of the lowest vaccination rates
What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates
Did your local government organization receive funds through the American Rescue Plan? Don’t forget about the reporting requirements
The Sheriff’s Office announced last week that it would resume enforcing residential evictions that predated the pandemic, as allowed by state law. Elected leaders, however, panned the move as “inhumane”
One assisted living facility director has called the state’s coronavirus testing policy “an unmitigated disaster” for the elderly population
Citing virus concerns, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that every voter in the state would be receiving a November ballot by mail
Disaster recovery is a long, complex process under the best of circumstances, but then the pandemic happened
Designed to give local leaders step-by-step reopening instructions beyond what is currently available from the federal government, the CDC report is now only available in draft format via the Associated Press. Review it here
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city has lost $7.4 billion during the pandemic and cuts including essential workers may be necessary
A vote in the House on the next coronavirus aid package could come as early as next week, but there’s still a long road ahead
Columbia’s Chief Information Officer Jim Chapdelaine shares his insight on how cities can better integrate technology for mission-critical tasks
The City of Elgin, Illinois, is using ArcGIS to help keep citizens informed about local case loads and critical services
The New Orleans-based company Ready Responders have begun performing tests at homes in cities including New Orleans, New York, Las Vegas and Washington D.C.
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy said major cuts in both public safety and other departments will be necessary without federal aid
For these technological solutions to work, citizen buy-in is key; but will they?
Area restaurants argue that Lucas’ 10-10-10 plan, requiring no more than 10% occupancy or 10 people max, is not financially feasible
Desks will be placed six feet apart, and students’ temperatures will be checked each morning
These new mitigation strategies help protect vulnerable people and prevent overwhelmed hospitals
Dealing with response and recovery from a disaster in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic raises new and unsettling questions