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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Full list of Coronavirus (COVID-19) results

Wash. PD says it will enforce mask mandate, social distancing
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Violators could be charged with a gross misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and up to one year in jail, the release said
Police cars resistant to COVID-19 could come to Calif. city
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The new vehicles would be outfitted to more safely transport subjects with signs or symptoms of COVID-19
Trump signs first responders COVID-19 benefits bill into law
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The law extends death benefits to public safety officers who die as a result of COVID-19
Fla. sheriff orders deputies, visitors not to wear masks
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"When you are on-duty/working as my employee and representing my Office – masks will not be worn," the sheriff wrote in an email
Back to school with no SRO: Will attacks increase?
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The distraction of COVID may overshadow other school safety concerns at a time when tensions and mental health issues are increasing
Tribal checkpoints block motorcycle rally attendees in S.D. amid COVID-19 concerns
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The tribe’s checkpoint rules say non-residents driving non-commercial out-of-state vehicles are never allowed through the reservation
N.J. man charged after throwing large party in violation of COVID-19 rules
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Police responded to shut down the party, which had between 300 and 400 attendees
Cops clear 300 people from ‘pop-up’ party at N.J. home
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Gov. Phil Murphy tightened social gatherings limits after the state saw an increase in COVID-19 cases among young people
First LAPD officer to die of COVID-19 mourned by pregnant 'soulmate'
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Megan Flynn, who is pregnant with Officer Martinez's twin boys, called their relationship a 'fantasy love story'
Survey: Responses from LEOs sought for study on stress amid civil unrest, COVID-19
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The study will analyze current stress and mental health symptoms among police
Face masks: Here’s what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness
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Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
US agency: Pandemic masks thwart face recognition tech up to 50% of the time
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Under ideal conditions, the failure rate for the best algorithms is only about 0.3%, according to a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Chief accused of saying deputy died of COVID-19 because he was gay announces retirement
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Multiple officers confirmed they heard former Chief Dale Engle say the deputy died because of his "homosexual lifestyle"
Some US police resist enforcing COVID-19 mask mandates
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More than half the states have issued orders to wear masks in most public settings
Survey: COVID-19's impact on LE operations
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A survey of more than 200 Illinois agencies found that the pandemic had impacted police training, officer safety and community outreach
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