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.
Cities and counties will receive $130 billion in aid for COVID-19 response
After over 1,000 arrests, Miami Beach officials have imposed a curfew that could extend through the end of spring break
The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for spending Florida’s share of American Rescue Plan funds
The government’s top infectious-disease expert warned Sunday that the coronavirus outbreak could kill 100,000 to 200,000 Americans
The designation by the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is advisory and does not override determinations by local jurisdictions
There are already more than 6,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in New York, with almost 1,600 in intensive care
Administrator Pete Gaynor urges immediate and decisive action to defeat the spread of the virus
In places like Albany, Georgia, the COVID-19 pandemic is about to get a lot worse
Public policy lecturer Stephanie Leiser explains why local governments are going to need a lot more than $150 billion from the federal government
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
The association issued a statement expressing that EMS agencies have yet to receive needed relief during the COVID-19 national health emergency
Many residents are beginning to fear the spread of the disease to areas with scarce medical resources and already reeling economies
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers will receive an additional $200 biweekly for their work during the pandemic
Mayor Steve Schewel explains his reasoning for issuing a stay-at-home order for the City of Durham and what that means for residents
The money could be used for a variety of measures intended to make voting safer during the outbreak, including expanding mail-in voting.
As the medical community adjusts to keep up with the pace of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are receiving PPE donations from surprising places
It is critical that agencies prepare, educate and train dispatchers to evaluate the signs and symptoms of COVID-19
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office was struggling to keep up with the influx of new applications, which were coming in at nearly three times the normal rate
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