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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The NHTSA Office of EMS Offers Just in Time Training Resources for EMS providers playing key roles in community COVID-19 vaccination efforts
John Romeo, SCCAD’s deputy chief medical officer, shares the lessons learned from registering as a vaccine distribution site and recruiting vaccinators
Remote desktop units have enabled an ECC to maintain operations during large-scale emergencies even when employees are unable to report to the 911 center
President Donald Trump’s plan focuses on increasing domestic production of supplies and identifying high-need areas
The Hero Support Line offers free and confidential support for Mercer County first responders and healthcare workers
Ambulance crews in a Russian town plan to protest after not receiving bonuses promised to those who work with COVID-19 patients
Our co-hosts sit down with EMS consultant and teacher Jon Politis, who shares his leadership style and offers advice for leading during the pandemic
Five key financial and operational asks to keep EMS afloat and financially solvent
The agreement had allowed the 911 center to mark virus patients’ addresses with a respiratory alert flag
The bill temporarily presumes COVID-19 to be work-related if diagnosed within 45 days of a first responder’s last shift
Don’t let the current crisis destroy your previously identified individual goals and departmental priorities
Researchers used UV light to show solution left on the skin after treating a simulated patient
At Sun City Center Emergency Squad, where the average age of volunteers is 72, crewmembers take precautions while aiding fellow seniors
Three ways to maintain balance during difficult times and not exacerbate the problem
The short film takes an intimate look at the experience of EMS providers on the front lines
Delray Beach Fire Rescue purchased 150 test kits using $9,000 donated by community members
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
EMTs, paramedics and firefighters are uniquely qualified to aid public health contact tracing efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19
Those who responded to the call lined the sidewalk outside of Jayden Hardowar’s home after he recovered from pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome
Paramedic Leilani Lemonier returned home after working 12-hour shifts for 42 days in Nassau County and surprised her three children in a tearful reunion
Reports from two fire and rescue agencies found twice as many people were already dead in April when responders arrived at their home than the previous year
Detroit EMS Supervisor Capt. Robert Calandro’s surgery to have the tumor removed was canceled due to the pandemic
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the $3T aid package as soon as Friday
Jay Fitch, PhD; and Jim Marshall, MA, share care strategies and how to recognize performance risk factors as part of the Pinnacle Webinar Series
The course will be used to train thousands of contact tracers being hired by the state of New York
The families of first responders and other city workers who have died from COVID-19 will maintain health insurance coverage for 45 days
With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
Hidalgo County EMS is requesting a $2.6 million loan through the Paycheck Protection Program, but says it has been unable to find a lender due to its bankruptcy status
Sen. Cory Booker lauded EMS providers in a conference call Friday and said he “1,000%" agreed with a proposed 12-week hazard pay plan
The whistleblower said the agency has refused to send the unused masks to first responders and healthcare workers
The tests can be self-administered at home and sent to a lab for processing
Our co-hosts discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way agencies staff, train and educate their members
North Versailles (Pa.) Paramedic Cassidy McDonough shared this photo of her and her partner donning their PPE for a call
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