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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)
The next phase of the COVID-19 response: An EMS call to action
鈥淓very arm counts:鈥� 4 ways to encourage more people in your community to get vaccinated
May 20, 2021 10:31 AM
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Michael Fraley, BS, BA, NRP
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The broken front line
As the winter鈥檚 surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
May 17, 2021 09:54 AM
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Ava Kofman
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Legislation and Funding
American Rescue Plan: Guidance on state and local fiscal recovery funds
Understand how first responders can participate in the funding
May 11, 2021 09:04 PM
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Sarah (Wilson) Handler
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Airway Management
COVID-19 Update: Treatment options, bizarre clinical complications
MCHD medical directors discuss three promising treatments for COVID-19, return to work guidance and complications presenting in pediatric patients
August 06, 2020 01:54 PM
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MCHD Paramedic Podcast
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Texas EMS reports results of COVID-19 non-transport protocol
MedStar reported positive feedback about their protocol for evaluating and advising low-acuity patients showing possible COVID-19 symptoms
August 06, 2020 12:06 PM
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Fitness & Health
Family re-entry: Tips for giving your best to your loved ones
4 simple questions to improve first responder family relationships
August 06, 2020 01:35 AM
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Mike Taigman
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Field Data Software
Imaginary Barriers: How HIPAA promotes bidirectional data exchange
NEMSIS-TAC and PWW produce definitive guidance on HIPAA 鈥� essential to aid the progression of MIH
August 05, 2020 05:35 PM
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Rob Lawrence
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Community Awareness
School resource medic: A new role for EMS as kids go back to school
With EMS run volume down 25% or more in many communities, how can EMTs and paramedics help in schools with COVID-19 screening, role modeling healthy behavior and teaching life-saving skills?
August 05, 2020 02:37 PM
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Greg Friese, MS, NRP
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Legislation and Funding
W.Va. governor criticized for using CARES Act funds for 鈥榤edical access road鈥� maintenance
Gov. Jim Justice initially allocated $100 million to maintenance of 95 roadways he calls 鈥淐OVID-19 highways鈥�
August 05, 2020 09:38 AM
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Response Times
Pandemic-related traffic closures lead Mass. FD to implement bicycle patrols
The first responders on bicycles will be able to respond to medical emergencies more quickly than on larger apparatus
August 04, 2020 10:52 AM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Patients will do their own nose swabs at Las Vegas test site
City employees demonstrated the self-administering of the tests in a video
August 04, 2020 10:21 AM
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Mental Health
Responses from EMS providers, family, friends sought for COVID-19 stress study
Responses from the survey will be used to design stress coping and mitigation guidance for EMS students
August 03, 2020 12:32 PM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Houston firefighter-medic dies from COVID-19
Firefighter-Paramedic Jerry Pacheco, who served with the department for 17 years, died Monday morning
August 03, 2020 11:16 AM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Family mourns San Antonio medic, Army veteran who died of COVID-19
Paramedic Alex Cardenas, 59, worked for Superior and Apollo Ambulance Services and was a medic in the U.S. Army Special Forces for 20 years
August 02, 2020 11:00 AM
Personal Protective Equipment
CDC releases video, fact sheets focused on proper PPE use
A new video shows how to properly don PPE, plus fact sheets cover face mask do鈥檚 and don鈥檛s and how to wear a respirator
July 31, 2020 06:35 PM
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Fitness & Health
Virtual visits: Telemedicine gives EMS provider another option for mental health services
One therapist shares why virtual meetings work so well for EMTs and paramedics
July 31, 2020 04:24 PM
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Robert Avsec
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FDNY
FDNY boosts NYC Fire Museum鈥檚 鈥楿nmasking Our Heroes鈥� exhibit
The upcoming exhibit will display items related to the FDNY鈥檚 response to the COVID-19 pandemic
July 31, 2020 04:12 PM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Pa. governor, fire commissioner, health secretary express gratitude during EMS visit
State officials praised EMS providers for adapting to challenges during the pandemic and urged the public to do their part to protect first responders
July 31, 2020 03:57 PM
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Personal Protective Equipment
Survey identifies where public safety is divided on face mask policy
3 takeaways from our recent survey on on- and off-duty public safety mask policies and usage
July 31, 2020 01:23 PM
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Kerri Hatt
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Calif. Falck EMT dies from COVID-19
Care Ambulance EMT Aldo Iniguez died Thursday after a month-long battle with the disease
July 31, 2020 11:41 AM
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Personal Protective Equipment
Face masks: Here鈥檚 what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness
Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
July 31, 2020 11:06 AM
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Greg Friese, MS, NRP
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Personal Protective Equipment
COVID-19 airway management, PPE precautions
Protect EMS providers while preventing the unnecessary depletion of already diminished PPE supplies
July 30, 2020 05:32 PM
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NAEMSP
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The new normal: Nationwide reciprocity?
Will the COVID-19 pandemic accelerate the move to doing away with psychomotor exams in favor of a skills portfolio?
July 30, 2020 02:22 PM
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Kelly Grayson, AGS, NRP, CCP
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Labor & Union Issues
First responders serving Disney World denied workers鈥� comp for COVID-19
Reedy Creek Fire Department employees are fighting the department鈥檚 policy forcing them to use their personal sick leave if they are infected
July 30, 2020 01:23 PM
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Personal Protective Equipment
Houston FFs, medics will no longer receive dispatch alerts for COVID-19
First responders have been instructed to assume everyone has the virus
July 30, 2020 10:09 AM
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Financial, Insurance & Legal Services
Pinnacle 2020 Quick Take: Washington Update 鈥� The CARES Act 2.0; what the election will mean for EMS
A policy and regulation expert shares insights on the next wave of coronavirus relief funding, and the future of ET3 and telehealth
July 29, 2020 02:59 PM
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Kerri Hatt
The transformation of EMS during the pandemic
Our co-hosts sit down with SA国际传媒 columnist Rob Lawrence to discuss how EMS is rising to meet the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic
July 29, 2020 11:35 AM
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Inside EMS Podcast
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Video: 鈥楴ow more than ever, we need your resiliency鈥�
NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, MD, extends his gratitude to EMS providers during the NEMSMA Annual Meeting at Pinnacle
July 28, 2020 04:41 PM
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What Paramedics Want
2020 EMS Trend Report: Heed industry warning signs, commit to change
SA国际传媒 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the U.S. and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing
July 28, 2020 03:28 PM
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Paramedic Chief Digital Edition
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Personal Protective Equipment
Pinnacle 2020 Quick Take: How to lead through the COVID-19 rollercoaster
The EMS Leadership Round Table tackles community messaging, public health funding and caring for the caregivers at the Virtual Pinnacle Leadership Summit
July 28, 2020 02:28 PM
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Kerri Hatt
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Texas medics volunteer to serve in virus hotspot
The strike team鈥檚 original 10-day deployment has been extended twice as the virus continues to rage in South Texas
July 28, 2020 10:12 AM
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Volunteer EMS
NYC lawmaker calls on state to increase tax break for volunteer FFs, EMS providers
New York City Councilman Justin Brannan is calling on the state legislature to increase the existing tax break from $200 to $500
July 28, 2020 09:45 AM
Fitness & Health
Video: NYC EMT reunited with family after 103 days
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital EMT Pat McNulty surprised his children after staying separated to protect them from COVID-19 exposure
July 27, 2020 11:59 AM
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