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.
A committee formed to provide input on the monument design includes representatives from FDNY and other first responder unions
While DORAs promise to revitalize local business districts hit hard by COVID-19, they also come with unique guidelines for set-up, regulation and local law enforcement
The malware attack forced the district to cancel both in-person and virtual classes Monday
These findings complicate efforts to gain control of the pandemic and reinforce the importance of social distancing and other measures designed to stop the spread
The digital divide that disproportionately affects rural areas, African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans on tribal lands is now more burdensome than ever
Two options include work-from-home dispatchers and using data to drive staffing decisions
The League of California Cities has asked the governor to allow cities more flexibility in the weeks ahead when it comes to complying with public records requests
A Korean War-era law has been touted by several health officials, political leaders and historians as a way of getting needed supplies into the hands of medical workers
A roundup of how local parks and recreation departments are helping residents stay both healthy and safe as the pandemic threatens communities
Financial hardship and social isolation are known triggers for suicidal thoughts and actions, leading many public health experts to fear a significant uptick in the months to come
Advocates for the homeless have taken to social media to express outrage over the plan
COVID-19 is overwhelming the already over-stressed and underfunded emergency medical services system. This is what EMS needs to survive the pandemic
The son of a county commissioner turned state legislator, and a staunch defender of the underdog, State Rep. Isaac Robinson died Sunday due to COVID-19. He was 44.
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
Paramedic, EMS educator shares his personal experience of COVID-19 symptoms, testing and illness
Gov. Cuomo said New York City needs one million additional health care workers
The results find cities in dire need of PPE, test kits, face masks and ventilators
As Stateline’s Erika Bolstad explains, mayors have largely taken a harder line than governors when it comes to social distancing orders
Child welfare professionals worry the pandemic, by increasing stress on already fragile families, may fuel a rise in child abuse and neglect
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