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 Rialto captain, an FF-medic and an engineer are contesting disciplinary actions taken against them
Reflecting on the pain of 10 killed in a hate-driven shooting, 100,000 dead of drug overdoses and 1 million lost to COVID-19
Sheriff Alex Villanueva has refused to fire noncompliant deputies, calling mandates an “imminent threat” to staffing
The Chicago Fraternal Order of Police has said it will oppose vaccine mandates
The vaccine requirement applies to salaried and volunteer responders in Skagit County fire districts
In Santa Ana, City Manager Kristine Ridge announced this week plans to mandate vaccines against COVID-19, except for city employees who request to be exempted for health or religious reasons
Relying on vaccinations alone to control COVID-19 does not seem to be a winning strategy
First responders will begin receiving their vaccination booster shots, followed by the elderly and those considered high risk
Unions representing first responders in Sacramento voice concerns over vaccine mandate
Newark Firefighters Union President Chuck West said employees should be given the option of being tested continuously for COVID-19 or getting the vaccine
The new policy applies to both public and private schools and will affect more than 800,000 employees
The state will not allow testing in lieu of vaccination
The city’s top public safety leader says he is prepared to discipline or fire officers who dodge the public health order
Official fears that ambulances waiting at hospitals to offload patients will prolong 911 response times
Clearwater Fire & Rescue is “getting squeezed” as they work to meet the demand of emergency calls amid the virus surge, Chief Scott Ehlers said
More than 800 staff and students are quarantining because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the district
The Charlotte, N.C. agency is implementing a deadline for all employees to get the vaccine or submit religious or medical exemptions
Tuesday’s announcement makes NYC the first big city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions
The order covers more than 10,000 people who work for the city and county, as well as private health care and school facilities
