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 EMS1 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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University of Washington Physicians discuss false-positive rates and the work ahead to study COVID-19 immunity
Training, mental health resources are essential to support first responders facing both the opioid crisis and COVID-19 outbreak
A typical shift during the pandemic highlights the uncertainty faced by first responders
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s new film features firefighters from New York, Idaho and Massachusetts reflecting on the uncertainty, challenges and lasting lessons of the pandemic
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
Ninth Circuit upholds Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, denies firefighters’ exemptions
When Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Karl Tsen was ordered into quarantine mid-date at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Kristy Sloan barely knew each other — two weeks later, they were inseparable
More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
“Time” magazine-featured paramedic Alanna Badgley reflects on the fear, fatigue and fight to get recognition and support for EMS during the pandemic and how that fight continues today
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In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
President Donald Trump’s executive order halts U.S. contributions to the World Health Organization and calls for reforms on transparency
New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types.
There were nearly 3.1 million deaths last year in the U.S., down from 3.3 million in 2022
Rialto firefighters stated they were following COVID-19 guidelines when they refused to enter as a patient was in cardiac arrest
The report released Monday faults planning, communication and decision-making before and during the pandemic in 2020
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test can differentiate and detect influenza A and B
The Rialto firefighters maintained they were strictly adhering to COVID protocols in the 2021 incident
The authority of Maine EMS to require COVID-19 and flu vaccinations is challenged in the high court
Officials identify several reasons for patient surge in Oahu emergency departments
COVID-19 pandemic increased substance use, burnout among first responders, study finds
The study investigated how burnout influenced the relationships between work stress, workplace support measures, COVID-specific assistance strategies and potentially harmful substance use
The policy states that anyone who provides treatment before the patient arrives at the hospital must wear a surgical mask
States have been reporting an increase in flu, COVID-19 infections before Christmas
At least 15 states have trashed PPE because of expiration, surpluses and a lack of willing takers
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