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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NYPD cops must work New Year’s due to COVID-related staffing shortages
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The NYPD has canceled all scheduled days off for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Boston police union slams mayor's updated vax mandate
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A labor agreement signed less than two weeks ago allowed testing in lieu of vaccination
Chicago PD's COVID-related death toll rises to five
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Officer Jose Huerta became the latest Chicago cop to die of complications from COVID-19
Judge temporarily halts vaccine mandate for St. Paul police, fire departments
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Police and firefighter unions had filed lawsuits against the city alleging unfair labor practices
Massachusetts state trooper fired over Gov. Charlie Baker’s COVID vaccine mandate
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The State Police Association of Massachusetts said the trooper is the first member to be terminated
Ga. sheriff encourages booster shots as COVID variants spread nationwide
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Sheriff Richard Roundtree said he is encouraged to see the majority of his agency has been fully vaccinated
NYPD issues stricter mask policy for employees
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The new order comes amid an uptick in officers calling out sick
Car crash deaths have surged during COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s why
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"I fear we’ve adopted some really unsafe driving habits, and they’re going to persist," said one researcher
Ohio lawmakers seek to pass $250M to fund police, other first-responders
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Funded by federal COVID aid, the measure would help fight crime and recruit, said Gov. DeWine
At least 160 San Diego cops could be fired over vaccine mandate
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City employees were required to show proof of vaccination or request an exemption by last week
Chicago drops lawsuit against police union over vaccine mandate
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her decision to drop the suit comes as more officers comply by reporting their vaccine status
Police union sues NYPD over exemption requests for vaccine mandate
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The union claims so many cops have filed requests that it can't keep up with the avalanche of applications
San Diego to move forward with vax mandate despite impasse with police union
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City employees who are not in compliance after Wednesday's deadline will receive an advanced notice of termination
Some states, cities still debating COVID-19 hazard pay
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“It sounds like it’s about the money, but this is a token of appreciation,” said Ginny Ligi, a correctional officer who contracted COVID-19 last year
Philly announces COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all city workers
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More than 25,000 city workers have until mid-January to get vaccinated or risk losing their jobs
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