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 bill now goes to the Senate, where a more expansive measure awaits floor debate
The order stays after a U.S. District Court judge refused to grant the State of Texas an emergency temporary injunction on Friday
The proposed $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan contains several components that can be used for fire and EMS funding
The Center provides free access to COVID-19-related courses, policies, articles and learning management tools
$150 billion of the package would go to state and local governments to address spending shortages related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Lynchburg’s Liberty University is welcoming students back on campus, despite outcry from the larger community.
The fake flu drill eerily mirrored the real coronavirus outbreak the country is struggling through now, right down to some of the recommendations
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response
Here is what we know right now about viability of the virus that causes COVID-19 on surfaces
People are selling fake tests and supplies and using phishing emails to collect personal and financial information
The ‘Ideascale’ space is looking for ideas related to protecting vulnerable populations and managing supplies
Public officials and advocates have been warning that jail and prison populations can become breeding grounds for the virus, putting not just inmates but the rest of society at greater risk.
Homeless service providers are scaling back operations in many communities leaving significant gaps in assistance for the homeless
Use this set of frequently asked questions about N95 masks and COVID-19 safety gear to educate interagency colleagues, plus friends and family
Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap
As many as 80 firefighters have been self-quarantined in the last few weeks — more than 10% of the department
The coronavirus pandemic is starting to take its toll on the men and women on the front lines
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS
Last week, Mecklenburg County judges, prosecutors and public defenders began analyzing the jail’s logs to identify candidates for release.
