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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Relationships matter: Keep yours meaningful, happy and healthy through pandemic, polarized politics and civil discord stress
In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
The ACLU and other critics have raised privacy concerns about the sharing of patients鈥� names and addresses public safety agencies
University of Washington EMS physicians and researchers analyzed data from more than 1,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the Seattle area
Maintaining a safe environment during practical stations and psychomotor skill testing
First responders and protesters in Albany County can get tested at the Albany Capital South Campus on Thursday
Hamilton Fire Department EMS Coordinator Mark Mignery is the first EMS coordinator in the state to receive the designation
The pandemic has quite literally masked the social cues that are essential to patients feeling safe and reassured
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Drew and Heather Paglia launched a fundraising organization to provide meals and PPE to front-line workers in the COVID-19 pandemic
The council unanimously passed a resolution calling for EMS providers to receive pay comparable to that of city fire and police personnel
What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning ambulances to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that while he supports protesters, he fears a lack of social distancing at rallies could set back progress
George Tech Graduate Student Kentez Craig has helped in the production of thousands of face shields and 200 protective intubation boxes
Vital Care EMS EMT John Paul 鈥淛P鈥� Granger, 22, is remembered as being 鈥渄edicated and committed to the profession of being a first responder鈥�
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law Saturday, ensuring families of first responders who have died from the virus will receive benefits
A coalition of national EMS organizations will raise money for the National EMS Memorial Service through sale of the memorial coin
Our co-hosts speak with SA国际传媒 columnist Rob Lawrence, who discusses the national-level debate about the future of EMS
Prevent the spread of the coronavirus and promote provider health and safety with frequent and effective ambulance decontamination
House adds COVID-19 infection presumption, extends benefit for 9/11-related injuries
The special grant program was approved unanimously by the Pennsylvania House and Senate
Mobile Medical Response EMT Jacob Federer鈥檚 home was destroyed after a dam failure resulted in historic floods
How the clinical and public health activities of testing, tracking and tracing should become sub-specialties of EMS going forward
The behavioral health navigators at Eagle County Paramedic Services aided in testing and are preparing to face the pandemic鈥檚 mental health impact
Rachel Elsberry, a family member of fallen Rapid Response EMS Paramedic Paul Novicki, will participate in the trial next week
Our co-hosts discuss the effect of falling call volumes on EMS staffing levels and how agencies can prepare for the future
Some healthcare personnel and other essential workers are questioning why the plan was made exclusive to first responders
The team is tasked with interviewing COVID-19 patients and identifying their contacts
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said death benefits for firefighters, EMS providers and other frontline personnel who die from COVID-19 will come from local or state pension funds
New South Wales Ambulance has reportedly instructed its crews to avoid procedures that put them at risk of COVID-19 exposure
Callers can discuss their symptoms with dispatchers to help determine whether transport is necessary
The volunteer team of 22 paramedics exclusively handles calls involving confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases
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