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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Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself, serve others and give back to your community
While starting an IV or giving someone an IM injection doesn鈥檛 hurt you 鈥� the provider 鈥� a bit, that doesn鈥檛 mean it鈥檚 the most pleasant experience for the recipient
Traffic was blocked up for miles and a crowd of people gathered on the state Capitol lawn during the 鈥淥peration Gridlock鈥� demonstration, officials said
University of Washington EM physicians update on COVID-19 atypical presentation, airway management and N95 cleaning
Front-line workers can find information on PPE, priority testing, alternative housing, discounts and donations, self-care and childcare on the website
The man is facing a charge of felony harassment and was ordered to be tested for COVID-19 after allegedly coughing at the first responders intentionally
Our co-hosts speak with SA国际传媒 columnist Catherine R. Counts, who talks about using data gleaned during the pandemic to make decisions going forward
Now is the time to ask your community to remember their ambulance service when donating to a charitable organization
Motor vehicle collisions might be down nearly 50%, but don鈥檛 let down your guard on the roadway or neglect your extrication skills or training
A paper published in the Journal of Rural Health calls for changes to paramedic scopes of practice for airway and ventilator management in response to COVID-19
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital Paramedic Kevin Bundy, 33, died from the disease on Sunday and was honored with a procession Tuesday morning
Social distancing creates unique challenges for honoring first responders and supporting their families
The legislation would make first responders who become disabled or die from COVID-19 eligible for compensation under the Public Safety Officer Benefit program
Tom Richardson: 1,715 members are on medical leave with COVID-19-related illness
The university, which has been tracking COVID-19 cases worldwide since January, is now publishing data on bed capacity and health insurance for each county
President Gary Ludwig says CARES Act does not fully address needs of first responders on the front lines
The Santa Fe Fire Department has adjusted its protocols in an effort to keep its personnel safe during the COVID-19 crisis
When working from home isn鈥檛 an option: download a checklist for reducing the risk of transmitting exposure after returning from a shift
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services allows providers to obtain verbal consent to sign when contamination of a stylus or recording device is of concern
One city commissioner says he wants 鈥渂ackup鈥� for the city鈥檚 current ambulance service, but the service says bringing in new companies would be 鈥渄isruptive鈥�
Kansas City Fire Department EMT Billy Birmingham died Monday after 10 years with the department and a 22-year EMS career
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
The bill guarantees that people in high-risk jobs who contract COVID-19 will be eligible for workers鈥� compensation without having to prove the infection was a direct result of their jobs
FDNY EMT Gregory Hodge, 59, was a 24-year veteran of the department who assisted with World Trade Center rescue and recovery efforts
The defense department will invest $133 million to increase domestic N95 production capacity
Hundreds of EMS providers from across the U.S. have traveled to New Jersey to assist the state鈥檚 COVID-19 response
The graduates will be joining the workforce at an unprecedented time to help tackle the crisis
How first responders can use deliberate rumination to positively process their COVID-19 experiences
The Air Force demonstration team performed a flyover passing by 18 medical facilities in the city in a tribute to front-line personnel
Rapid Response EMS Paramedic Paul Novicki, 51, died Thursday; his partner has recovered from the disease
In this episode, our co-hosts speak with Paramedic John Dillon, who describes his experience being diagnosed with and overcoming COVID-19
The presidents of the AAA, IAFC and NAEMT closed ranks to advocate for EMS needs, and to take them to the national spotlight
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