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.
First responders and essential workers can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket pandemic-related expenses
Isaac Legaretta is facing termination for declining a vaccination; Dona Ana County said it stands behind its policy
Gov. Mike Parson has faced criticism that the state’s distribution strategy is inequitable and favors less-populated rural areas over its largest cities
Officials in Arizona, Florida and Illinois felt they had done enough to ensure the safety of voters, even as concerns mounted that there will not be enough poll workers in some precincts.
It affects the counties of San Francisco, Marin, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Alameda and Contra Costa, as well as the city of Berkeley.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the federal government’s top infectious disease expert, said he would like to see a 14-day national shutdown imposed to prevent the virus’s spread
Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts and Washington state have also ordered bars to close and restaurants to stop dine-in service.
Butler County schools are aiming to make sure their students have meals during the state-mandated shutdown.
Cleaners, hotel housekeepers and cashiers at stadiums are bracing for the impact of lost wages over the coming weeks.
Every contribution of service matters to helping our country, community, neighborhood and family through this time of crisis and great need
The restriction is effective immediately, will be in place for 60 days and apply to all water, sewer, electricity and gas services.
The mayor’s order applies only to residential evictions, not commercial evictions, and only to cases involving non-payment of rent, not other causes for eviction
Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board removes constraints on EMS response to the coronavirus epidemic
“This is what true civic leadership looks like,” said Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot during the initiative’s announcement Friday.
Maintaining mission readiness: return to work guidelines for police, fire and EMS after a COVID-19 quarantine
Cybercriminals have been using the coronavirus to entice victims into online scams
Because of the new health threat, training for census recruits includes advice about hand washing, using sanitizer and other strategies recommended by health officials.
Effective crisis communication strategies share these common features.
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