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.
With supply exceeding demand, the focus has shifted to smaller, targeted pop-up clinics
An internal examination showed that the virus impacted only people who were not vaccinated
California’s GDP shrunk less than that of Texas and Florida in 2020
Health experts worry that a scattershot approach to contact tracing will only prolong the crisis
Images of packed Orange and Ventura County beaches went viral on Saturday
Pelosi’s remarks put her in direct conflict with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has expressed opposition to such funding
Tough choices to confront governments amid coronavirus, economic pause as Cassidy-Menendez legislation proposes relief
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Now is the time to prepare for what may be an even more catastrophic wave of coronavirus cases in the fall
Nearly 300 Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office personnel have been receiving time-and-a-half for the last two weeks
The state of Rhode Island partnered with Verizon to create a high-volume virtual call center in days
With hazard pay not included in recent bill, members push to fund local-level government in next round
Two sheriffs said the order violates citizen’s First Amendment rights and will not be enforced despite state officials’ statements that sheriffs don’t have the authority to go against the order
At a study session this week, Abilene City Manager Jane Folz explained how city employees are safely returning to work, and how budget shortfalls are being managed
FDNY chief medical director Dr. David Prezant clarifies the difference between the two test types and what results mean for immunity
As May approaches, states are putting together plans for safely reopening their economies; here’s where they are so far
Engineers at the city’s Traffic Management Center were able to make the switch because the signals are tied into the center by fiber
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