Democrats, Republicans Race to Shore Up Divisions on Coronavirus Package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had hoped for a Thursday vote on the legislation, but Republicans said they won’t support the proposal as drafted and pushed for changes.
Bloomberg Launches Initiative to Help Cities With Coronavirus Response
It’s intended to provide mayors with technical guidance, coaching and other assistance.
Uniquely Vulnerable During Disease Outbreaks, Prisons and Jails Brace for Coronavirus Cases
Prisons and jails across the country are preparing for the coronavirus, while advocates push for measures to release more people.
What Will You Do If You Start Coughing?
“Stay home” is not a sufficient plan.
From Ohio to Washington State, New Bans of Large Gatherings to Stem the Coronavirus
Local and state governments are looking to slow down the spread of coronavirus, banning large events across the country. The strictest measures are coming from the Seattle region, where Covid-19 cases have continued to mount.
Open or Close? Schools Grapple with Coronavirus Decisions
While some school districts may have the resources to hold virtual classes during closures, others worry about meeting students’ basic needs if classes are cancelled.
First Coronavirus ‘Containment Zone’ in U.S. Established in New York State
A suburb of New York City will close all public gathering places within a one-mile radius for two weeks, making it the first location in the U.S. that has taken such strict measures.
Cancel Everything
COMMENTARY | Social distancing is the only way to stop the coronavirus. We must start immediately.
Worker Safety Net Measures Get Attention As Coronavirus Outbreak Grinds On
New York’s governor on Monday promised a paid sick leave proposal for people subject to quarantines.
Coronavirus Cases to Jump with Increase in Testing Capacity
Health officials said Monday that as testing shifts from public labs to commercial labs the number of coronavirus cases will increase. The insufficient testing capability has been a major criticism of the disease response.
New York State Makes Own Hand Sanitizer to Protect Against Coronavirus
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the state has started making its own hand sanitizer at a state prison and warned retailers to stop price gouging.
In Fight Against Coronavirus, Washington State Weighs Stricter Limits on Gatherings
The move comes as events around the U.S. are getting canceled and postponed.
Costs to Combat Coronavirus Mount in an Epicenter of the Outbreak
In King County, Washington alone, the local government is spending about $100,000 a day responding to the public health crisis, according to one lawmaker.
Coronavirus Quarantines Pose Tough Issues for State and Local Officials
Thousands of people across the country are being asked to self quarantine after being in close contact with people diagnosed with Covid-19.
First Responders Taking Extra Coronavirus Precautions
Upwards of two-dozen firefighters in Kirkland, Washington remained under quarantine on Thursday, with some showing “flu-like” symptoms.
The Coronavirus Response is Straining an Already Depleted Public Health System
Years of funding shortfalls have left local health departments understaffed, vacancies that become particularly glaring during a large-scale emergency, advocates say.
Local and State Governments Object to Hosting Coronavirus Patients in Quarantine
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Two deaths at Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans … Arizona governor drops immigration proposal … New Jersey governor announced he will have surgery for a kidney tumor.
We Shouldn’t Wait for a Crisis like Coronavirus to Fund Public Health
COMMENTARY | During emergencies, state and local agencies will be lauded for their efforts and suddenly flush with funding. But then the money disappears. It’s time to break that cycle.
Containing the Coronavirus
In King County, Washington, the public health department is relying on temporary staff hired for measles and hepatitis A outbreaks to help investigate a confirmed case of coronavirus.
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