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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As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
Understand how first responders can participate in the funding
Topic of discussion is the Iowa EMTs that were cited by the state for starting an IV off duty on an intoxicated EMT
EMS1 and Fitch & Associates take an in-depth look at EMS trends in the U.S. and set a foundation for assessing how the EMS profession is changing
The EMS Leadership Round Table tackles community messaging, public health funding and caring for the caregivers at the Virtual Pinnacle Leadership Summit
The strike team’s original 10-day deployment has been extended twice as the virus continues to rage in South Texas
New York City Councilman Justin Brannan is calling on the state legislature to increase the existing tax break from $200 to $500
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital EMT Pat McNulty surprised his children after staying separated to protect them from COVID-19 exposure
The NIH and Moderna trial that kicked off Monday is the world’s biggest COVID-19 vaccine study so far
New Bedford EMS officials say strict PPE and infection control protocols have paid off in limiting its providers’ exposure to COVID-19
Lifeguards from two beach patrols are isolating at home after attending the same party in Surf City
Los Angeles Firefighter-Paramedic Jose M. Perez, 44, had been with the department for more than 16 years and is the first LAFD member to die from the virus
Officials said the organization that paid for the membership, which provided no-cost air ambulance services to Elko County residents, lost its funding due to the pandemic
Bexar County Emergency Management Coordinator Kyle Coleman, 69, served the county for 38 years and is remembered as a local legend
The testing serves a dual purpose of helping guide fire departments’ safety measures and helping paramedic students gain experience
Hurricane Douglas, currently a Category 3, is expected to hit Hawaii this weekend
Our co-hosts speak with best-selling author and motivational speaker Greg Jacobson, who offers advice to keep EMS providers focused and dedicated during the pandemic
Officials said they are reviewing the call after family members claimed Andrew Norman, 41, died four hours after medics talked him out of going to the hospital
Bedford Firefighter-Paramedic Daniel Stewart and Nurse Beth Stewart have been working opposite days on the front lines while raising their two children
Austin EMS Association President Selena Xie said crews are responding to back-to-back calls and being pressured to “expedite”
A study from King County, Washington, characterizes COVID-19 patients receiving care from EMS
The pharmaceutical company is developing a vaccine scheduled to be delivered in December; it is one of several companies working on a vaccine
Begin collecting data now to qualify for federal pass-through funding, community foundation and corporate foundation grants for COVID-19 emergency response
The bill, which creates a presumption that COVID-19 was contracted in the line of duty, is headed to the president’s desk
Chinese researchers found that the virus was present in the semen of six study participants with COVID-19
Experts say stronger drugs and scarce treatment are leading to a sharp increase in opioid overdoses and deaths in Cook County
Reviewing policies and best practices for public safety personnel wearing face masks on- and off-duty
Air ambulance crews in Imperial County say finding hospitals with enough beds to transport patients to has become increasingly difficult
Ambulance services are among the industries eligible to receive a maximum of $1,200 in hazard pay for each employee
Some first responders in the Quad-Cities are reporting an uptick in calls requiring extra PPE
The city is denying more than $600,000 to the company after an inspector general’s investigation
As fire and EMS training and events move to an online experience, follow these tips to maximize your socially distanced education and networking
Melania Trump delivered a donation of boxed lunches prepared by the White House chefs, Be Best tote bags, reusable face masks and hand sanitizer
