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.
City employees were required to show proof of vaccination or request an exemption by last week
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her decision to drop the suit comes as more officers comply by reporting their vaccine status
City employees who are not in compliance after Wednesday’s deadline will receive an advanced notice of termination
A crowd-sourced educational stress management experience with Mike Taigman and Angela Leath for cops, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, 911 telecommunicators and correctional officers
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
New evidence suggests that the California variant can evade antibodies generated by COVID-19 vaccines or prior infection
Westwood Fire Chief John Deckers said his department has invested time and resources into preparing to give the vaccine and urged the governor to reverse the decision
While there has only been one officially recorded case of the UK variant in Missouri, wastewater samples tell a different story
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
Officials said staff members are under no obligation to share information about any medical treatment or decision
Decatur officials said approximately 40-45% of the city’s first responders and public works employees have been vaccinated so far
Remote desktop units have enabled an ECC to maintain operations during large-scale emergencies even when employees are unable to report to the 911 center
The forum aims to facilitate information exchange on strategies to build public confidence, optimize equitable access and use data to drive distribution
“This isn’t just a Florida problem right now — it’s potentially an everywhere problem”
The president’s American Rescue Plan includes $350 billion for local governments to distribute vaccines, fund rental assistance programs and pay public sector workers
The business owners claim restrictions to curb the virus have led to a “vast economic loss of great proportions”
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers’ unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
More contagious variants add to the struggle agencies already face to trace contacts, manage health care across jurisdictions, communicate with the public and vaccinate residents
When the app was launched, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo touted it as a technological game changer for contact tracing
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