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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 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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Running 4 Heroes
Community Awareness
How a Fla. boy keeps the memory of fallen first responders alive, 1 mile at a time
Zechariah Cartledge is recognized by cops and firefighters across the US who know him from his videos that capture him running a mile for each first responder killed on duty
December 13, 2021 06:37 AM
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Cole Zercoe
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Safety
Are we doing enough to protect us from ourselves?
Four pieces of low-hanging fruit that can improve industry safety for our patients and EMS crews
December 07, 2021 10:21 AM
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Fitch & Associates
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EMS Grants
EMS funding in fiscal year 2022: What should we expect?
Are EMS leaders prepared to take advantage of new and existing programs in 2022?
December 06, 2021 04:59 PM
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Vaccine
FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for children as young as 12
A study found that kids between 12 and 15 developed higher levels of antibodies than young adults in earlier studies
May 11, 2021 10:03 AM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Md. paramedic who died from COVID-19 honored at memorial ceremony
Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company Paramedic Jeffrey Shaffer, 67, served for nearly 50 years before his death in August
May 10, 2021 11:33 AM
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EMS Management
‘We should know better’
Topic of discussion is the Iowa EMTs that were cited by the state for starting an IV off duty on an intoxicated EMT
May 07, 2021 01:44 PM
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Inside EMS Podcast
Treat in Place
CMS implements waiver for treatment in place reimbursement during pandemic
The waiver is retroactive to March 1, 2020 and allows for reimbursement when patients aren’t transported due to community-wide COVID-19 protocols
May 06, 2021 01:29 PM
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Financial, Insurance & Legal Services
‘Even not-for-profit doesn’t mean all-for-free’
As prices soar on gas, lumber and consumer goods, EMS cannot follow market forces to increase prices for our services
May 06, 2021 11:59 AM
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Rob Lawrence
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
‘Long-COVID’: Understanding the long-term risks following a COVID-19 diagnosis
Regardless of case severity, many COVID-19 patients face serious persistent symptoms for months
May 05, 2021 10:28 AM
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Sara Jahnke, Ph.D.
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Vaccine
NH lawmakers propose ban on vaccine mandates, vaccine ‘passports’
Opponents of the proposal said it would prevent healthcare agencies from keeping track of which staff members are vaccinated
April 28, 2021 11:57 AM
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Legislation and Funding
Fla. lawmakers reach agreement on $1K bonuses for first responders
The state legislature is scheduled to make a final vote on the budget on Friday
April 28, 2021 09:35 AM
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Recruitment & Retention
Conn. EMS agencies say pandemic has led to drop in recruitment numbers
One EMS director said participation in fall and spring training programs reduced by half in 2020
April 27, 2021 01:41 PM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Texas firefighter-paramedic dies after lengthy battle with COVID-19
Seguin Firefighter-Paramedic Roger Dean, 31, is survived by his wife and 8-month-old daughter
April 25, 2021 09:52 AM
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Personal Protective Equipment
FDA: N95 masks should no longer be reused
The federal agency recommended using one mask per patient due to an increased PPE supply
April 23, 2021 01:01 PM
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Community Paramedicine
Deploying a vaccine strike force
An Illinois service partnered with the health department to vaccinate vulnerable populations in homeless shelters, nursing homes, jails and congregate living facilities
April 22, 2021 11:12 AM
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Josh Bradshaw
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Mass. firefighter-EMT, 23, on ventilator with COVID-19
A fundraiser was set up for Plainville Firefighter-EMT Brett Bertram after he was placed in a medically-induced coma
April 20, 2021 08:36 AM
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Mental Health
Dan Phillips urges first responders to take care of themselves, too
In this episode, our co-hosts are joined by Dan Phillips, national director of Responder Health and a mental health advocate for first responders, to talk about ways providers can help themselves
April 16, 2021 04:28 PM
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Inside EMS Podcast
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Personal Protective Equipment
Pa. hospitals provide PPE windfall to EMS agencies
More than 200,000 pieces of PPE were donated to 41 EMS agencies in a distribution event Thursday
April 16, 2021 11:09 AM
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EMS News
Video: SC firefighter-EMT discharged from hospital after 5-month COVID-19 battle
North Spartanburg Firefighter-EMT Don Johnson was first put on a ventilator in November
April 15, 2021 10:02 AM
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Vaccine
CDC, FDA recommend ‘pause’ of J&J vaccine administration
The agencies said they were investigating unusual clots in six women that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination
April 13, 2021 10:21 AM
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Infection Control
Nev. EMS provides in-room COVID-19 testing at Las Vegas resorts
MGM Resorts is collaborating with Henderson-based Community Ambulance to aid in the safe reopening of resort properties
April 12, 2021 02:18 PM
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Vaccine
Texas FD investigating after medic mistakenly gives boy, 8, COVID-19 vaccine
Officials said the incident was the result of “human error” and an issue with the vaccine eligibility process
April 12, 2021 11:02 AM
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Legislation and Funding
Kan. bill would provide hourly hazard pay for first responders
The temporary raises would be paid for through federal relief funds and apply to both public and private sector employees
April 09, 2021 10:30 AM
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Book Excerpt
From public safety to print: Jennifer Murphy shares the inspiration behind her EMS memoir
Listen as author Jennifer Murphy recounts her time on the streets of New York City during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it inspired her recent book
April 08, 2021 04:21 PM
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Inside EMS Podcast
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Memorial
NY governor announces plans for monument honoring essential workers
A committee formed to provide input on the monument design includes representatives from FDNY and other first responder unions
April 07, 2021 02:33 PM
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Books
NYC EMT pens memoir on harrowing frontline experiences
“First Responder” covers EMT Jennifer Murphy’s experience throughout the pandemic and working under “the city’s long-broken EMS system”
April 05, 2021 12:39 PM
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
FEMA to provide financial assistance for COVID-19 funerals
The agency set aside $2 billion to reimburse families affected by deaths related to the pandemic
March 25, 2021 01:55 PM
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EMS Grants
The impact of the American Rescue Plan on local government
Cities and counties will receive $130 billion in aid for COVID-19 response
March 24, 2021 09:17 AM
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Sarah (Wilson) Handler
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Legislation and Funding
Zavadsky, Ludwig and Lawrence: Treatment in place hurdles
NAEMT, IAFC and AAA leaders discuss vaccine hesitancy, PPE fatigue and treatment in place legislation
March 17, 2021 10:24 AM
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Rob Lawrence
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Legislation and Funding
Fla. governor proposes $1K bonuses for first responders
The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for spending Florida’s share of American Rescue Plan funds
March 17, 2021 09:15 AM
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Treat in Place
AAA requests responses for survey on treatment in place
The 7-minute survey will provide feedback for CMS regarding waivers during the COVID-19 emergency
March 14, 2021 12:16 PM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Smith and Rah on deciphering COVID-19 data
The COVID-19 Literature Surveillance Team: EMS One-Stop with Rob Lawrence
March 12, 2021 01:27 PM
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Rob Lawrence
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Fitness & Health
Researchers studying long-term safety of COVID-19 vaccine for first responders
EMS and fire personnel are asked to participate in the HERO-TOGETHER study to share their experience
March 12, 2021 12:52 PM
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