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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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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
鈥業 mowed my lawn today鈥�: A forced change in perspective due to Long-COVID
Surviving COVID-19 and now managing its ongoing health effects has given me a new appreciation for family, friends and life
June 16, 2021 04:50 PM
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Tom Walker
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Can public safety employers mandate COVID-19 vaccination?
Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions
June 15, 2021 02:10 PM
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Rob Lawrence
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Legal Issues
Scott Moore, Esq., on what the law says about mandatory vaccinations
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
June 14, 2021 12:51 PM
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Rob Lawrence
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Safety
Calif. EMTs say they were fired for objecting to COVID-19 patient transport without proper PPE
Suits filed by two former Lifeline Ambulance EMTs claim retaliation for protesting a lack of properly-fitted N95 respirators
September 20, 2020 09:06 PM
This week in EMS: New ET3 start date, COVID-19 vaccine plan and ketamine use
Our co-hosts discuss a variety of current events in the news impacting providers and the overall industry
September 18, 2020 12:24 PM
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Inside EMS Podcast
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Legislation and Funding
Calif. governor signs presumptive COVID-19 workers鈥� comp bill
First responders will be presumed to have contracted COVID-19 on-duty if there is an outbreak at their workplace
September 18, 2020 11:29 AM
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Vaccine
Chicago working toward vaccine distribution plan
Health officials are considering an 鈥渁ll hands on deck鈥� effort that includes paramedics helping to administer the COVID-19 vaccine
September 17, 2020 11:40 AM
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Airway Management
Best practices to minimize COVID-19 aerosolization
Prehospital caveats for non-invasive and invasive airway management as we learn more about the pathophysiology of COVID-19
September 15, 2020 11:11 AM
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Casey Patrick, MD, FAEMS
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EMS Grants
Unprecedented: Second round of AFG-S grants to open in October
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
September 14, 2020 05:18 PM
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Jerry Brant
Personal Protective Equipment
State requires W.Va. EMS providers to wear masks on all calls
The new rule also requires EMS providers to maintain a distance of six feet from any member of the public who is not a patient
September 14, 2020 09:29 AM
Recruitment & Retention
Fla. county changes ambulance staffing requirements due to COVID-19
Santa Rosa County previously required a paramedic on every call
September 11, 2020 03:35 PM
Online Training
How is your organization shifting public-facing events?
Share your tips for how you are continuing to interact with your community and members while social distancing
September 11, 2020 02:02 PM
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Kerri Hatt
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Fundraising
First Responders Children鈥檚 Foundation aided 8.5K+ first responders during pandemic
The foundation provided $8.2 million in grants and nearly 13,000 hotel rooms for first responders
September 11, 2020 02:00 PM
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Personal Protective Equipment
Healthcare coalitions: The new structure for disaster response
EMS partners with healthcare coalitions in PPE supply, COVID-19 treatments and COVID-19 vaccination
September 11, 2020 12:42 PM
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Michael Fraley, BS, BA, NRP
Safety
Police: Colo. woman claiming to have COVID-19 spat on EMTs
The woman is also accused of assaulting several restaurant employees and attempting to bite and hit the EMTs
September 10, 2020 12:32 PM
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9/11
Vice President Pence to speak at 9/11 memorial ceremony near Ground Zero
The nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation plans to host the independent memorial after the National September 11 Memorial & Museum canceled its in-person name-reading ceremony
September 09, 2020 12:26 PM
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
NH city considers mask exemption for first responders
Portsmouth fire and police department officials said their protocols call for masks to be worn in most circumstances
September 08, 2020 10:39 AM
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SC EMT dies due to COVID-19
MedTrust EMT Keith Brown, 48, died last week after serving for 17 years in EMS
September 08, 2020 10:05 AM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
IAFC voices strong support for vaccine prioritization for first responders
The International Association of Fire Chiefs also said EMS personnel should have a role in administering the vaccine
September 04, 2020 11:03 AM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
CDC to states: Be ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines on Nov. 1
Planning documents sent to health departments ask officials to work out which groups should receive the vaccine first
September 04, 2020 09:20 AM
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Substance Abuse
Pandemic meets epidemic: COVID-19 impacts on opioid overdose patients
Evidence-based naloxone administration recommendations to minimize risk of COVID-19 exposure and alleviate provider fear
September 03, 2020 12:56 PM
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Ryan Kelley, NREMT
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Ketamine
Ketamine administration comes under the spotlight
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration policies, politics and police interactions under debate
September 02, 2020 05:28 PM
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Rob Lawrence
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Scientific advisory committee: First responders should get 1st phase of COVID-19 vaccine
The committee formed at the behest of the National Institutes of Health and CDC published a draft recommending a four-phase distribution plan for the vaccine
September 02, 2020 12:45 PM
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Risk-taking and the virtual EMS classroom
鈥淭he 鈥榥ew normal鈥� won鈥檛 work if you can鈥檛 break the traditional classroom mold鈥�
August 28, 2020 01:26 PM
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Limmer Education
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Off Duty
Cincinnati Zoo offers free admission for first responders
First responders can get free admission in September by showing their badge or work ID
August 28, 2020 09:07 AM
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Mental Health
Researchers studying compassion fatigue seek responses from first responders
Disaster mental health experts with the Tulane University School of Social Work seek to further understand the emotional impact of COVID-19 on responders
August 27, 2020 02:10 PM
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Fitness & Health
Virtual learning: 4 options for essential workers
As students around the country prepare to start school virtually, first responders are wondering how to cover homeschooling on-shift
August 26, 2020 05:42 PM
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Rachel Engel
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Quick Take: Pushing data from agency level to national reports
ET3, Telemedicine and PPE were on the agenda during a 2-day virtual meeting
August 26, 2020 12:56 PM
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Michael Kirby
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Online Training
NY EMS students practice lifesaving skills at home through virtual training
Monte Posner, executive director of the Training Institute for Medical Emergencies and Rescue, says students have found creative ways practice hands-on skills at home
August 25, 2020 04:12 PM
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Personal Protective Equipment
Maine FFs call on state CDC to prioritize first responder virus tests after FD outbreak
Sanford鈥檚 fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders鈥� test results is 鈥渦nacceptable鈥�
August 25, 2020 10:47 AM
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Online Training
NREMT waives NCCP distributive education limits for 2021
EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics will be permitted to complete all of their continuing education requirements online
August 24, 2020 03:10 PM
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9/11
FDNY leaders urge members not to attend 9/11 events
A letter to members stated that the department鈥檚 commitment to remembering the fallen must be balanced with health and safety
August 24, 2020 01:50 PM
911 and Dispatch
FBI investigates breach of server used by SD dispatchers to identify COVID-19 patients
Officials say the breach may have leaked the names and addresses of those who tested positive for the virus
August 24, 2020 10:26 AM
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