The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on Mar. 11, 2020.
The CDC began closely monitoring the outbreak caused by a new coronavirus strain first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, which quickly spread to southeast Asia, Europe, Canada and the U.S. The first case in the United States was announced on Jan. 21, 2020, in the state of Washington, where the patient recently returned from Wuhan.
The World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency on Jan. 30, 2020. The announcement came shortly after the first human-to-human transmission of the virus in the U.S. was confirmed by the CDC.
EMS has taken the global stage with its frontline response to the pandemic. The SA国际传媒 COVID-19 includes the latest news, videos, podcasts and analysis about EMS training, safety measures, assessment and treatment of patients with COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine development and supporting the mental health of providers through the pandemic.
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The Ohio Valley has been hard hit by the latest surge in COVID-19, and that鈥檚 impacting all aspects of the health care system
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Shreveport Firefighter-EMT Leonard Coney was celebrated by colleagues on Saturday after his line of duty death from the virus
Birmingham Fire Chief Paul Wells said in a letter to state officials that his department鈥檚 medics could bring the shots to senior living locations like they did with COVID-19 tests
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Kelsey Quinones, a member of the Cranford First Aid Squad, has struggled to find an available Pfizer vaccine, the only vaccine considered safe for those under 18
Suffield EMT John Ryan shared the story of his illness and recovery at a virtual news conference after receiving his vaccine
The vaccine inched closer to clearance by U.S. regulators after a study showed 90% of trial participants who received the shot formed neutralizing antibodies within 29 days
Polk County public transit officials said paratransit drivers have more frequent exposure to nursing home residents than EMS providers
Researchers measured the aerosol size and quantity generated by compressions on a swine model before and after defibrillations
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First responders can begin receiving their shots at the stadium on Monday; Gov. Charlie Baker hopes to build up distribution to 5,000 shots per day
EMS Care Ambulance EMT Alejandro Corredor became the first graduate of the two-year-old program to receive his certification and join the EMS workforce
The mobile vaccination teams will work to vaccinate older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers at about 100 adult family homes in the city
The University of California, Davis Fire Department offered its EMS utility vehicle as a solution for relocating on-campus residents
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Muskogee police will drive medics to calls and an ambulance will be dispatched if it is needed
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
Haywood County emergency management officials are working with area hospitals to get patients the right level of care amidst an influx of COVID-19 case
Fire officials say the call to assist hospitals is the first time the system has been used for something other than a major wildfire
Ed Fox, who died due to COVID-19 two weeks after the 911 call, reportedly suffered two falls under the care of the EMS crew, who are also accused of forgetting to connect oxygen to a non-rebreather mask
EMS providers in the state are struggling with diversions, staffing shortages and fears about needing to ration care as COVID-19 cases overwhelm the healthcare system
Preparation, vigilance and taking care of your mental health will be key strategies as we move forward
President-elect Joe Biden said he will release most available doses, in contrast to the current approach of conserving supply to guarantee availability of second shots
Los Angeles Fire Department Medical Director Dr. Marc Eckstein says the COVID-19 crisis in the area has reached 鈥渦ncharted territory鈥�
The incoming AAA president advises leaders on how to leverage resources, reports on discussion with Biden/Harris transition team
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Tulsa EMSA Paramedic Debbie Rusher was laid to rest on Tuesday, and is remembered as a tough, respected and knowledgeable mentor
Only about 40% of public and private EMS providers in Summit County received the first dose of the vaccine
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