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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Video: Fla. deputies issue warning to 'granny' impersonators at vaccine site
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Two younger women dressed in bonnets and glasses managed to get their first dose before their plan was foiled
COVID vaccine advice from a SWAT officer and cardiologist
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Dr. Jon Sheinberg, MD, FACC, discusses why it is critical LEOs are vaccinated
Remote dispatching gives Arlington ECC an edge in operations, staffing
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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
Ohio cop helps tech-troubled elderly sign up for COVID vaccine
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Officer Ron Craig stepped up after learning that some older residents couldn’t schedule their shots because they didn’t have a smart phone or computer
Tampa police union: More Super Bowl events puts officers at risk of virus
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“Quite frankly, it is irresponsible and it alludes to putting dollars over officer lives"
A three-pronged strategy for reducing violent crime
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Subduing the COVID-19 pandemic, redoubling smart policing tactics and implementing police reform
After a tumultuous 2020, how tech can help LE with the challenges ahead
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Tech-facilitated improvements in coordination, collaboration and communication enable officers to deliver a more effective and safer response
NM county mandates COVID-19 vaccines for first responders
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Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Study: Killings surge in 2020; pandemic, protests play roles
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A study of 34 U.S. cities found a 30% spike in homicides in 2020 compared to 2019
On conquering COVID, the invisible suspect
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How can we better prepare ourselves and our families?
Thousands of LAPD officers awaiting vaccine; chief says supply 'severely' limited
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LAPD officers were scheduled to begin a mass COVID-19 vaccination at the end of January, but that's now changed
NYPD puts temporary stop on COVID vaccinations due to shortage
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More than 12,000 cops have taken the vaccine so far, NYPD figures show
Arizona police leaders discuss COVID infection rates among officers, vaccination protocols
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"We’re getting hit hard in our communications bureau, as well as our patrol division."
NY making COVID vaccines available to police, firefighters starting Monday
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Teachers and people over 75 will also be eligible, opening vaccinations to 3.2 million additional New Yorkers
COVID-19 vaccine FAQs for cops
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We answer Police1 reader questions about vaccine safety, efficacy and distribution
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