Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In December 2019, the CDC began monitoring an infectious disease outbreak caused by a new coronavirus strain first identified in Wuhan, China. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease: COVID-19, which was officially named a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

The first case in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020, in the state of Washington. The first fatality in the United States was announced on February 28, 2020. Find COVID-19 breaking news, what first responders need to know about the novel coronavirus, and tips for public safety leaders in how to prepare for and educate the public on the coronavirus here on Police1.

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Union survey: Some San Diego cops would consider leaving if there was a vaccine mandate
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733 members — about 38% of the officers the union represents — responded to the survey
Portland can’t make cops get COVID-19 vaccine despite mandate, mayor says
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Citing new state guidance, a city official warned that requiring vaccinations among police could be illegal
VT state troopers accused in fake vaccine card scheme resign
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"I could not be more upset and disappointed,” said a Vermont State Police official in a statement
Ore. troopers, firefighters sue governor over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
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The lawsuit alleges that the order violates the state and federal Constitutional right to free expression
COVID deaths impacting police agencies nationwide
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The Officer Down Memorial Page reports 132 members of law enforcement agencies are known to have died of COVID-19 in 2021 to date
Hundreds of Honolulu fire, EMS and police personnel apply for vaccine exemption
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49 city employees who refused to respond are facing disciplinary action, including termination
Wash. sheriff pulls SROs from schools over vaccine mandate
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Sheriff Brian Burnett said he believes the mandate requiring school personnel to receive a COVID-19 shot infringes on his deputies' rights
Oregon trooper posts video from patrol car defying state vaccine mandate; placed on leave
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'I will likely get fired over this video, but I am nonetheless exercising my First Amendment rights to speak freely," said Trooper Zachary Kowing
$22M in bonuses approved for Calif. county employees who worked during pandemic
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Using funds allocated to Kern County from the American Rescue Plan Act, thousands of county workers now stand to receive $3,000 bonuses
Conn. police, firefighters press city leaders to reverse policy on COVID-19 time off
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A city policy currently requires responders to use sick or vacation time when dealing with COVID they likely contracted on the job
Widow urges vaccines at funeral of Fla. officer who died of COVID-19
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“This was not Mike’s time,” Karen Weiskopf said. “He made a risky decision not to vaccinate”
San Fran cops, firefighters facing suspension for not disclosing vaccination status
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While the city is recommending the suspensions, each department will make the final call
San Jose police union releases plan to ease vaccine mandate opposition
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The proposal's subtext is that the union doesn't want officers resigning or getting terminated over vaccine hesitance
'The numbers don't lie': COVID spike thrashes Miami-area police
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With 178 employees in isolation and several recent deaths, union officials are asking for a state of emergency
60th NYPD officer dies of COVID
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The NYPD reached a grim milestone Friday
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