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.
From offering free rides to hosting clinics, agencies are removing barriers for some of the nation’s most vulnerable populations
The agencies said they were investigating unusual clots in six women that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination
Wake County said the reactions it observed were “consistent with known common side effects from receiving the vaccine”
The CDC is now recommending face coverings be worn in public; here’s how you can easily make one at home
Many people already can, and more people could easily be allowed to, vote before Election Day, or even vote from home
“It’s likely that every hospital in America is going to have to deal with this.”
Law enforcement officials have responded to hundreds more calls as a result of COVID-19-prompted lockdowns
State and local governments are pulling out all the stops to fill in safety gaps left by the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Officers responding to homes where tracking devices are needed have raised concerns about the lack of PPE available to them
De Blasio argues that a wartime approach is needed to mobilize assistance to where it’s needed most
Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has said that if he had the authority to move the election date, he would, citing the unprecedented challenges to fair and safe voting
The three Michelin-starred restaurant, closed to the public due to COVID-19, has converted into a commissary kitchen producing 2,000 meals a day
The Republican president remains hesitant to press a unified policy, even in the face of “sobering” new projections that 100,000 to 240,000 Americans will likely succumb to the coronavirus
Mayor Eric Garcetti joins a growing list of officials now advocating for facial covering when out in public
State Rep. Bob Glanzer’s illness — which has now infected several members of his family, tragically killing one — is a stark reminder that rural communities are not immune to the pandemic
Low-income families in NYC often reside in tight quarters, with multiple families under one roof, making it far more likely these residents will ultimately contract COVID-19
The biggest chunk of money for local governments and nonprofits will pay for new medical facilities for testing and treatment
Police are arresting and citing business owners for violating orders shuttering all nonessential businesses
Here is a breakdown of the CARES Act and associated grant funding for local governments and communities
