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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Jay Fitch delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote address to EMS leaders on how to future-ready their organization
The state DHHS and CDC issued an emergency rule requiring vaccination by October 1
Leaders share staff support and retention ideas they implemented to support providers during call surges
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the vaccine rollout will be more challenging than testing; first responders and hospital workers will be the first to receive the vaccine
Kansas City Fire Capt. Robert 鈥淏obby鈥� Rocha and Communications Specialist Scott Davidson, who previously worked as a paramedic, died just a day apart last weekend
Campaign County hoping to rebuild its reserve after several members retired or stepped away
According to the complaint, Denver Health reprimanded employees who spoke out about COVID-19 and systemic racism
EMS will continue to respond, adapt, innovate and lead
In a letter to the National Governors Association, the union noted that more than 17,000 fire personnel have been forced to quarantine over the course of the pandemic
Scott Davidson, 45, is the second Kansas City Fire Department member to die from the virus over the weekend
The company has asked the FDA for approval to begin distributing its vaccines as early as next month
EMS providers are included in the first half of phase 1 of the state鈥檚 distribution plan, and firefighters and police officers are included in the second half
City leaders said they will need to make the cuts by July 1, 2021 if more federal pandemic relief is not received
The 25 ambulances and crews are set to begin a two-week deployment to the state on Friday
The president-elect stated he would ensure first responders have enough PPE and sick leave, and work to prevent layoffs
Minidoka Memorial EMS Director Mark Phillips said the winter season will further complicate transports as medical helicopters are no longer able to fly
Moderna also said earlier this week that its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective after an analysis
Columbus Regional Health Paramedic Scott Gordon, 56, a 35-year EMS veteran, died eight days after being hospitalized due to the virus
Crawford County emergency management, coroner鈥檚 officer, mapping and administrative staff began working from home this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Kansas City鈥檚 new guidance comes after an outbreak at the police department and applies to all essential workers
Researchers found that ROSC rates dropped even lower in areas with a high number of COVID-19 deaths
Albany County asked licensed medical providers, including paramedics, to join the Medical Reserve Corps. to aid overwhelmed public health staff
According to the study led by FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant, the department鈥檚 decision to exempt firefighters from some medical calls likely factored into the difference
Hospitals across the state are diverting ambulance traffic due to the pandemic, increased flu cases and other issues
The Eastern Connecticut EMS Council sent a letter to the state officials stressing the need for more tests after outbreaks at firehouses
The state legislature voted unanimously to join the compact during a special session dedicated to addressing the demands of COVID-19
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
A look at fever pathophysiology, causes and common treatments
Community Ambulance ambassador program extended EMS鈥� role in COVID-19 screening and testing at hotels, arenas and in the community
Looking to history 鈥� and a friendship between key players 鈥� to determine if increased funding opportunities are on the horizon
President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
The appointments come as the virus continues to surge, increasing its spread in at least 40 states
The family of Gordon Baker, a 28-year paramedic veteran of Harris County Emergency Service District 48, is asking for thoughts and prayers
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