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.
“We’re not doing mass firings today,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot after declaring Sunday the last day to comply with the mandate
Nearly all the fired employees had been on unpaid leave for over three months
Unvaccinated members will have to be tested regularly while the legal challenge continues
A day after recording the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago
“Does a person at high risk or with a new cancer diagnosis run to TikTok or Facebook memes for medical advice?”
The updated guidance was prompted by new data suggesting vaccinated people can pass on the virus
The surge comes as the more infectious Delta variant spreads across Los Angeles County
Officials hope the inconvenience and discomfort of weekly tests will persuade many to overcome a reluctance to get inoculated
Van Buren union leaders said they oppose the policy and estimate 20% of the township’s police and fire officials might quit as a result
The state currently leads the country in new cases per capita and has one of the lowest vaccination rates
What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates
Did your local government organization receive funds through the American Rescue Plan? Don’t forget about the reporting requirements
Highway safety advocates say the key to getting a handle on road rage is focusing on reducing aggressive driving
Albuquerque’s Med 30 uses ‘vaccination vehicle’ to reach elderly residents
The L.A. Police Commission requested more information after reports showed LAPD vaccination rates lagging behind California’s overall population
With supply exceeding demand, the focus has shifted to smaller, targeted pop-up clinics
An internal examination showed that the virus impacted only people who were not vaccinated
California’s GDP shrunk less than that of Texas and Florida in 2020
Academies teaching new paramedics saw a 50 percent drop in enrollment last year, or higher, according to the AMR regional director in the county
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