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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Kate Bergen taught herself to paint nearly 20 years ago, but it was the pandemic that turned her into an artist
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss the current status of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the importance of remaining professional regardless of your political affiliation or opinion
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
The agency is suing the Small Business Administration, claiming they were unfairly denied a Payment Protection Program loan to assist them during the pandemic
The agency said on Facebook that those with conditions such as chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal blood sugar shouldn鈥檛 hesitate to seek treatment
Many county leaders have refused to sign the nine-page non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement required to obtain address lists for their 911 centers
The Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act would provide retroactive and ongoing hazard pay
The chief of the burn center said an increase in home cooking due to stay-at-home orders has led to an increase in patients needing emergency burn care
The NASA Glenn Research Center is collaborating with an emergency products company to develop an efficient fogging system
An AMR crew deployed to help New York City tackle the COVID-19 crisis stopped to view screens lit up with messages of gratitude
While preliminary data shows no significant change in overdose numbers, one agency describes how stay-at-home orders have impacted overdose locations and outreach efforts
Share these COVID-19 myth busters with your communities and encourage them to seek direction from their healthcare providers
Our co-hosts speak with Senior Vice President Asbel Montes of Acadian Ambulances regarding the differences in federal COVID-19 funding for private and public EMS departments
The association says it is prioritizing PPE and testing access and funding in its negotiations at the Capitol
Know what you are agreeing to when you accept CARES Act COVID-19 stimulus funding
County officials said they weren鈥檛 willing to risk potential penalties for violating the required non-disclosure agreement
The #8KinMay campaign seeks to encourage community members to match paramedics鈥� $4,000 donation to help feed those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Miami-Dade鈥檚 emergency director said a shipment of masks meant for first responders and other front-line workers was 鈥渉ijacked鈥� on its way to the county
With hazard pay not included in recent bill, members push to fund local-level government in next round
The state department of health had issued instructions last week to not attempt to resuscitate cardiac arrest patients who don鈥檛 have a pulse
American Medical Response announced the death of Southwest Mississippi Paramedic David Martin on Wednesday
The association plans to use the results to help advocate for funding to help departments maintain operations
Engage in these simple practices to manage the stress of uncertainty
MedStar in Fort Worth, Texas, said significant decreases in response volume and transports could mean patients are reluctant to seek help during medical emergencies
Dr. David Prezant clarifies the difference between the two test types and what results mean for immunity
鈥淔or the first time in my career, the key to keeping my patients and paramedics safe was to keep them isolated鈥�
Not all COVID-19 antibody tests are created equal 鈥� an important point to consider when determining who is best serving on the front lines
Our co-hosts speak with Chief Mark Alexander, director for CoxHealth EMS in Springfield, Missouri, about his pandemic preparation plans
The city, which implemented hazard pay for essential employees in early April, has voted to terminate the program in response to the reopening of the state economy
The boxes are designed to go over a patient鈥檚 head during airway management procedures and trap aerosol contaminants
FDNY EMTs John Redd, 63, and Idris Bey, 60, were department veterans and both worked on World Trade Center rescue and recovery efforts after 9/11
News and expert analysis to help alleviate the top pandemic-related stressors
