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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 8 - Pandemic Response: What is Responder Resilience? (Part 1) [audio]
From the Webpage: "The latest episode of the LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] Preparedness Podcast is Part One of a conversation on responder resiliency during a crisis. What is responder resilience? How can emergency responders care for their mental health and well-being given the added pressures and uncertainties of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] ? Our guests include Dr. Carolyn Coarsey, president and co-founder of the Family Assistance Foundation, and NCBRT subject matter expert Roy Bethge. Roy is also a retired deputy police chief and current serves as the chair of the International Association of Chiefs of Police's Education and Training Committee." The duration of this audio is 24 minutes and 44 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Coarsey-Rader, Carolyn; Bethge, Roy
2020-05-26
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Solomon Islands' Road to Recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Findings of Public Opinion Research
From the Introduction: "Solomon Islands has a recent history of civil unrest, weak governance institutions, and dependence on international aid and foreign investment for development. Corruption and long-unaddressed grievances have led to a perception that the political elite is disconnected from local realities and people's everyday needs. [...] This public opinion research was conducted in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. Similarly to other countries in the Pacific Islands, restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus have proven efficient, but studies show that in many countries, corruption has become even more of an issue during the pandemic and a lack of political integrity and emergencies have fed off each other, creating a vicious cycle of mismanagement that has deepened the crisis. Additionally, countries that perform poorly in controlling corruption have tended to breach human rights and democratic norms in their management of the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, some have been concerned that the Solomon Islands Government may want to curtail freedom of speech, a fear that almost became reality in November 2020, when the government announced its intention to ban Facebook under the guise of preventing the spread of misinformation. [...] In the absence of public, independent, and statistically representative data, it has been difficult to quantify the timeline and intensity of changes in public opinion related to the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Solomon Islanders' top-of-mind concerns, corruption, and social cohesion. This study thus aims to fill that gap by anchoring qualitative information in objective numbers to provide a baseline upon which future research into public opinion in Solomon Islands can build."
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs; United States. Agency for International Development
Hansen, Ancuta; Socci, Christina
2021-08
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Sustainable Pandemic Recovery Depends on 'Building Back Democratically': Global Analysis and Priority Actions
From the Introduction: "The pandemic is placing an acute strain on many countries already dealing with poor governance and profound socioeconomic challenges. In many instances, COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] is exacerbating problems and the fallout -- if left unaddressed -- will continue long after the virus is defeated. At the same time, authoritarians are using the pandemic to seize more power at home and attack democratic systems that protect the rights and dignity of all people. Through programs spanning more than 70 countries, NDI [National Democratic Institute] is actively evaluating political and economic trends, while working with partners on pandemic response initiatives and a sustainable recovery through democratic engagement that prioritizes: [1] Shoring up democratic institutions; [2] Engaging the furthest behind through participatory and inclusive decision making; [3] Strengthening information integrity through effective communications and countering disinformation; [4] Combating COVID corruption; [and 5] Preventing violence by renewing the social contract[.] As the international community ramps up aid for COVID recovery efforts, there is an opportunity to strengthen the foundations needed for long-term sustainable development. Addressing fundamental governance deficits by 'building back democratically' is central to pandemic recovery and long-term development."
National Democratic Institute for International Affairs
2021-04-06?
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 5 - Pandemic Response: Homeless Populations During COVID-19 (Part 2) [audio]
From the Webpage: "This episode is the second part of our conversation about responding to the homeless population during a global pandemic. First, we talked with Paul Trudeau, who is the Co-Director of City Hope San Francisco. City Hope provides food and resources to the homeless population of the Tenderloin District of San Francisco. Then, we continued our conversation with LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] instructors and subject matter experts Andrew Rateaver and Ed Anderson about the unique threats that COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] poses for homeless communities. Topics include the importance of forming relationships between responders and homeless communities, officer safety and protection while on the job, and more." The duration of this audio is 28 minutes and 16 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Rateaver, Andrew; Anderson, Ed . . .
2020-05-05
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 7 - Pandemic Response: Institutes of Higher Education (Part 2) [audio]
From the Webpage: "The latest episode of the LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] Preparedness Podcast is Part Two of our discussion about how the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic has specifically affected colleges and universities. We continue our conversation with Bart Thompson, chief of police for the LSU Police Department, and Laura Drabczyk, Director of Emergency Management for the University of Michigan-Dearborn, about the measures their campuses have taken to ensure student and employee safety, the importance of having an Emergency Operations Center for a university, and the lessons that COVID-19 teaches us about future campus safety." The duration of this audio is 33 minutes and 49 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Thompson, Bart; Drabczyk, Laura
2020-05-19
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 1 - Pandemic Response: Law Enforcement Leadership Challenges and Solutions in Washington State [audio]
From the Webpage: "Welcome to the first episode of the LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] Preparedness Podcast! In this episode, we talk to Tom Davis, Police Chief, Lynnwood Police Department; Cherie Harris, Police Chief, Kirkland Police Department; and Scott Parker, Captain, Snohomish County Sheriff's Office about the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] response in America's first epicenter: Washington state. They share their insights on dealing with the crisis in Washington and offer advice on how other states can be proactive in their responses as the pandemic spreads." The duration of this audio is 1 hour, 1 minute, and 35 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Davis, Tom; Harris, Cheryl A. . . .
2020-04-07
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 3 - Pandemic Response: Maximizing Volunteer Resources [audio]
From the Webpage: "On this week's episode of the LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] Preparedness Podcast, we discuss how emergency responders can effectively and efficiently use volunteers to help during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. Guests include NCBRT instructor and retired police lieutenant Andrew Rateaver; NCBRT instructor, retired NYFD [New York Fire Department] chief and former FEMA federal coordinating officer Phil Parr; and former Berkeley PD [police department] captain and current CARDA [California Rescue Dog Association] member Alyson Hart." The duration of this audio is 55 minutes and 26 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Rateaver, Andrew; Parr, Philip . . .
2020-04-20
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 6 - Pandemic Response: Institutes of Higher Education (Part 1) [audio]
From the Webpage: "The latest episode of the LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] Preparedness Podcast is Part One of how the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic has specifically affected colleges and universities. We talk with Bart Thompson, chief of police for the LSU Police Department, and Laura Drabczyk, Director of Emergency Management for the University of Michigan-Dearborn, about the measures their campuses have taken to ensure student and employee safety, the importance of having an Emergency Operations Center for a university, and the lessons that COVID-19 teaches us about future campus safety." The duration of this audio is 28 minutes and 49 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Thompson, Bart; Drabczyk, Laura
2020-05-12
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 11 - Pandemic Response: The Food Industry [audio]
From the Webpage: "In this episode, we talk with Steve Mandernach, executive director of the Association for Food and Drug Officials, and Jerry Wojtala, executive director of the International Food Protection Training Institute. They break down the different aspects of food industry and how supply and demand differ from restaurants to grocery stores and everything in between. In the following episodes of this three-part series, we'll discuss how the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] crisis has impacted the food industry, from topics like how workers are protecting themselves, how declines in demand in the restaurant industry affect the supply chain, and the lessons those in the food industry can use moving forward." The duration of this audio is 16 minutes and 31 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Mandernach, Steve; Wojtala, Jerry
2020-06-16
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 12 - Pandemic Response: Safety and Staffing Issues in the Food Industry [audio]
From the Webpage: "Last week, Steve Mandernach, executive director of the Association for Food and Drug Officials, and Jerry Wojtala, executive director of the International Food Protection Training Institute, gave us an overview of the food industry. This week, Steve and Jerry discuss how COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] is affecting the ways that workers ensure that both they and the food they are working with stay safe. Next week, we will finish up our food safety series by discussing the supply and demand problems that the pandemic has caused, and what lessons those in the food industry can learn from COVID-19." The duration of this audio is 33 minutes and 34 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Mandernach, Steve; Wojtala, Jerry
2020-06-23
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 2 - Pandemic Response: Law Enforcement Workforce Challenges [audio]
From the Webpage: "In the second episode of the LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] Preparedness Podcast, we talk to Seguin, TX police chief Terry Nichols and Hennepin County, MN Sheriff's Office chief of staff Rob Allen about how coronavirus is affecting emergency responders' internal operations. What are the plans in place if an officer tests positive for coronavirus? How are emergency response agencies taking necessary precautions to ensure safety on the job? How are service calls changing in the face of a pandemic and social distancing?" The duration of this audio is 50 minutes and 34 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Nichols, Terry A.; Allen, Rob
2020-04-14
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 4 - Pandemic Response: Homeless Populations During COVID-19 (Part 1) [audio]
From the Webpage: "In this episode, LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] instructors and subject matter experts Andrew Rateaver and Ed Anderson discuss ways in which COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] poses a unique threat for homeless populations. Topics include the importance of forming relationships between responders and homeless communities, officer safety and protection while on the job, and more." The duration of this audio is 41 minutes and 22 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Rateaver, Andrew; Anderson, Ed
2020-05-01
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 10 - Pandemic Response: Testing and Contact Tracing [audio]
From the Webpage: "Episode 10 of the LSU NCBRT [Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training] Preparedness Podcast is all about COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] testing and contact tracing. We talk with Dr. Amy Woron, NCBRT subject matter expert and molecular manager at Diagnostic Laboratory Services, and Dr. JD Hoyle, a public health consultant in Washington, D.C., about the different kinds of COVID-19 tests, lab processes for handling and analyzing different tests, and the necessity of testing and contact tracing to ensure the highest levels of public safety." The duration of this audio is 27 minutes and 19 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Woron, Amy; Hoyle, Jamechia
2020-06-09
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State of Oregon After-Action Review: Joint Information Center and Communications in the COVID-19 Response [January 2020 - May 31, 2020]
From the Executive Summary: "This after-action review (AAR) focuses on efforts by the State of Oregon to coordinate public information and the effectiveness of Joint Information Center (JIC) operations related to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] response beginning in January 2020 through May 31, 2020. The AAR identifies areas of success and opportunities for improvement for Oregon to take proactive action in helping the state better prepare to respond to any event."
Oregon; Emergency Management Partners, LLC
2021-04
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COVID-19: Selected Financial and Social Service Resources for Older Americans [Updated September 20, 2021]
From the Document: "This Insight links to selected resources for older constituents who have been financially affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Breslauer, Tamar B.; Napili, Angela; Overbay, Abigail R.
2021-09-20
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LSU NCBRT Preparedness Podcast 13 - Pandemic Response: Food Supply Chain [audio]
From the Louisiana State University National Center for Biomedical Research and Training [LSU NCBRT] Podcast Description: "In the third and final episode on our food safety series, the International Food Protection Training Institute's Jerry Wojtala and the Association [of] Food and Drug Officials' Steve Mandernach look back at the lessons the food industry has learned from the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. We discuss the impacts that the pandemic has had on the food industry economy, the impact of a potential 'second wave' later on, and the ways in which all sectors of the food industry can improve safety measures, streamlined distribution, and the recovery process moving forward." The duration of the podcast audio is 35 minutes and 3 seconds.
Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). National Center for Biomedical Research and Training
Markle, Ashley; Wojtala, Jerry; Mandernach, Steve
2020-06-30
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Federal Student Loan Debt Relief in the Context of COVID-19 [Updated September 17, 2021]
From the Introduction: "The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA; P.L. 89-329, as amended) authorizes the operation of three federal student loan programs: the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) program, the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program, and the Federal Perkins Loan program. While new loans are currently authorized to be made only through the Direct Loan program, previously made FFEL and Perkins Loan program loans remain outstanding and borrowers of such loans remain responsible for repaying them. [...] This report provides an overview of student loan repayment flexibilities and debt relief provisions that may be available to borrowers facing financial difficulties resulting from the pandemic. It first lists some preexisting loan terms and conditions (authorized through statute and regulations) that may be available to individuals. It then discusses specific administrative and congressional actions taken to address student loan debt in the context of COVID-19. The report concludes with a brief description of additional existing authorities that could be utilized to address other aspects of student loan relief."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Hegji, Alexandra
2021-09-17
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FDA Approval of the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions [Updated September 29, 2021]
From the Document: "In August 23, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine manufactured by Pfizer and BioNTech for individuals 16 years of age or older. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the first COVID-19 vaccine--and the first vaccine based on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology-- to be licensed by FDA. Pfizer and BioNTech will market their licensed COVID-19 vaccine under the brand name Comirnaty (pronounced koe-MIR-na-tee). [...] FDA's approval of Comirnaty has caused some confusion about the scope of FDA's approval, the relationship between Comirnaty and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, and other issues. This report addresses some common questions about FDA's approval of Comirnaty."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Hickey, Kevin J.; Bodie, Agata; Ward, Erin H.
2021-09-29
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PREP Act and COVID-19: Limiting Liability for Medical Countermeasures [Updated September 23, 2021]
From the Document: "To encourage the expeditious development and deployment of medical countermeasures during a public health emergency, the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act [hyperlink]) authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to limit legal liability for losses relating to the administration of medical countermeasures such as diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines. In a declaration effective February 4, 2020 (the HHS Declaration [hyperlink]), the Secretary of HHS (the Secretary) invoked the PREP Act and declared Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to be a public health emergency warranting liability protections for covered countermeasures. Under the HHS Declaration and its amendments, covered persons are generally immune [hyperlink] from legal liability (i.e., they cannot be sued for money damages in court) for losses relating to the administration or use of covered countermeasures against COVID-19. The sole exception to PREP Act immunity is for death or serious physical injury caused by 'willful misconduct [hyperlink].' However, individuals who die or suffer serious injuries directly caused by the administration of covered countermeasures may be eligible [hyperlink] to receive compensation through the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program [hyperlink]."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Hickey, Kevin J.
2021-09-23
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Potential WTO TRIPS Waiver and COVID-19 [Updated September 13, 2021]
From the Document: "The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has spurred biopharmaceutical companies to conduct costly and risky research and development (R&D) to develop vaccines and other products to respond to COVID-19. Firms have relied on intellectual property rights (IPR) to commercialize these products. Governments and nonprofits have funded and coordinated some of the underlying R&D. Some groups have voiced concerns over the impact of IPR on affordable access to these products for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). On May 5, 2021, the Biden Administration announced its support for the concept of a waiver of parts of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) for COVID-19 vaccines, and pledged to 'actively participate in text-based negotiations at the [WTO] to make that happen.' Many consider this notable, given the United States' history of advancing IPR standards globally. Members of Congress are divided on the issue. An active debate is underway in the WTO on the role of IPR and trade policy in the pandemic response."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Akhtar, Shayerah Ilias; Fergusson, Ian F.
2021-09-13
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) COVID-19 Policies and Protocols at the Southwest Border [Updated September 20, 2021]
From the Document: "In recent months, an increase in the number of apprehensions of unauthorized migrants at the Southwest border by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is causing concern in border states [hyperlink] and communities [hyperlink] about the presence of migrants [hyperlink] who are COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] positive. Pandemic-related public health and travel restrictions [hyperlink] were established on March 21, 2020, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and CBP [hyperlink]. Limited capacity in CBP holding facilities presents logistical and health safety challenges for migrant processing as CBP implements protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Singer, Audrey
2021-09-20
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OSHA Jurisdiction Over Public Schools and Other State and Local Government Entities: COVID-19 Issues [Updated September 13, 2021]
From the Document: "As states and their public school systems consider how to provide education to students during the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, they face concerns about the safety and health of their students and the potential occupational exposure of their teachers and other employees, including support staff and transportation providers, to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the virus that causes COVID-19. Local educational agencies (LEAs), such as public school districts, and other state and local government entities are not subject to federal regulation, inspection, or enforcement by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). However, in 26 states and two territories, LEAs are covered by OSHA-approved state plans as discussed below. On September 9, 2021, President Joe Biden announced that OSHA is developing an emergency temporary standard (ETS) that would obligate employers with more than 100 employees to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly for COVID-19. This ETS would not apply to public schools, except in those states with OSHA-approved state plans as described later in this In Focus[.]"
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Szymendera, Scott
2021-09-13
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COVID-19 Testing: Frequently Asked Questions [Updated September 16, 2021]
From the Introduction: "This report provides answers to numerous questions related to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] testing. These include, among others, questions about the types of tests and their uses, where individuals can access testing, funding for testing-related efforts, and how different payers will reimburse providers for testing. As testing for various purposes is now widely available, questions continue to arise about the settings where people can access testing, and how payment for such testing and accompanying services occurs."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Sarata, Amanda K.; Heisler, Elayne J., 1976-; Lee, Erica A. . . .
2021-09-16
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) and COVID-19 [Updated September 13, 2021]
From the Summary: "On June 21, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgated an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for the prevention of the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2], the virus that causes COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in health care employment settings. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) gives OSHA the ability to promulgate an ETS that would remain in effect for up to six months without going through the normal review and comment process of rulemaking. OSHA, however, has rarely used this authority in the past--not since the courts struck down its ETS on asbestos in 1983. The OSHA COVID-19 ETS requires health care employers to develop COVID-19 plans and protect employees from COVID-19 exposure through health screenings, personal protective equipment (PPE), building ventilation, and physical distancing and barriers. The ETS requires healthcare employers to remove any employees with COVID-19 from the workplace while providing them with certain benefits. Health care employers are not required to mandate that their employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine but must provide reasonable time off for employees to receive a vaccine and recover from any vaccine-related side effects. The ETS includes new COVID-19 recordkeeping and reporting requirements for health care employers and permits health care employers to forgo the medical evaluation and fit-testing requirements of OSHA's respiratory protection standard when providing respirators to employees in certain circumstances."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Szymendera, Scott
2021-09-13
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MMWR Early Release: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, October 1, 2021: Multicomponent Strategies to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Transmission -- Nine Overnight Youth Summer Camps, United States, June-August 2021
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This Early Release issue of MMWR contains the following article: "Multicomponent Strategies to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 [severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2] Transmission -- Nine Overnight Youth Summer Camps, United States, June-August 2021." Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from WWMR can be accessed at the following link [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2021.html].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2021-10-01
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MMWR Early Release: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, October 1, 2021: COVID-19 Outbreaks at Youth Summer Camps -- Louisiana, June-July 2021
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This Early Release issue of MMWR contains the following article: "COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Outbreaks at Youth Summer Camps -- Louisiana, June-July 2021." Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from WWMR can be accessed at the following link [http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2021.html].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2021-10-01
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MMWR: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, October 1, 2021
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). [It] is the agency's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. This issue of MMWR contains the following: "Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication -- Pakistan, January 2020-July 2021"; Disparities in COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Vaccination Status, Intent, and Perceived Access for Noninstitutionalized Adults, by Disability Status -- National Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, May 30-June 26, 2021"; "Association Between K-12 School Mask Policies and School-Associated
COVID-19 Outbreaks -- Maricopa and Pima Counties, Arizona, July-August 2021"; "COVID-19-Related School Closures and Learning Modality Changes --United States, August 1-September 17, 2021"; "Pediatric COVID-19 Cases in Counties With and Without School Mask Requirements - United States, July 1-September 4, 2021"; "Safety Monitoring of an Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine -- United States, August 12-September 19, 2021"; "Notes from the Field: Deaths Related to Hurricane Ida Reported by Media -- Nine States, August 29-September 9, 2021"; "Notes from the Field: E-Cigarette Use Among Middle and High School Students - National Youth Tobacco Survey, United States, 2021"; and "QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Death Rates for Female Breast Cancer, by State --National Vital Statistics System, United States, 2019." Notifiable Diseases and Mortality Tables from this issue can be accessed at the following link [https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index2021.html].
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
2021-10-01
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Argentina: An Overview [Updated September 29, 2021]
"Situated on the Atlantic coast of South America's Southern Cone, Argentina has a vibrant democratic tradition and has Latin America's third-largest economy. U.S.-Argentine relations have been strong in recent years. [...] Upon taking office, President Fernández faced an economy in recession, high poverty, and unsustainable public debt. He pledged to restructure Argentina's debt and opened talks with bondholders and other creditors. He also rolled out several measures, including a food program and price controls on basic goods, aimed at helping low-income Argentines cope with inflation and increased poverty. [...] Argentina has been hard hit by the pandemic. COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] cases and deaths surged in May and June 2021 but have since declined. As of September 29, 2021, the country reported over 115,000 deaths, with a mortality rate of 255 per 100,000 people, according to Johns Hopkins University. Although the procurement and rollout of vaccines was initially slow compared with some other countries, as of September 29, 48.1% of Argentina's population was fully vaccinated. [...] In July 2021, the United States donated 3.5 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna) to Argentina. In addition, according to the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, the United States has donated more than $4 million in COVID-19 relief supplies, including three relief hospitals and other supplies provided by the U.S. Southern Command."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Sullivan, Mark P.
2021-09-29
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Global Economic Effects of COVID-19 [Updated October 4, 2021]
From the Summary: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] viral pandemic is an unprecedented global phenomenon that is also a highly personal experience with wide-ranging effects. On September 20, 2021, U.S. viral deaths surpassed the 675,446 total from the 1918 Spanish flu, the previous worst U.S. pandemic-related death total on record. The pandemic has disrupted lives across all countries and communities and negatively affected global economic growth in 2020 beyond anything experienced in nearly a century. Estimates indicate the virus reduced global economic growth in 2020 to an annualized rate of around -3.2%,with a recovery of 6.0% projected for 2021. Global trade is estimated to have fallen by 5.3% in 2020, but is projected to grow by 8.0% in 2021. According to a consensus of forecasts, the economic downturn in 2020 was not as negative as initially estimated, due in part to the fiscal and monetary policies governments adopted in 2020. In most countries, economic growth fell sharply in the second quarter of 2020, rebounded quickly in the third quarter, and has been mostly positive since. Although lessening, the total global economic effects continue to mount. [...] This report provides an overview of the global economic costs to date and the response by governments and international institutions to address these effects."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Jackson, James K., 1949-; Nelson, Rebecca M.; Weiss, Martin A. . . .
2021-10-04
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Issues Raised by a Federal Government Shutdown: Grants to State and Local Governments and the Covid-19 Pandemic [Updated September 29, 2021]
From the Document: "Midnight September 30, 2021, will be the end of FY2021. In the absence of new funding legislation for FY2022, funding for federal agencies and activities funded through all 12 of the regular annual appropriations acts will lapse. The resulting lapse in appropriations will require a shutdown of most federal agency operations [hyperlink], including those necessary to administer federal aid to state and local governments. [...] Since March 2020, COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic response legislation has provided additional funding for federal grant programs to state and local governments. According to the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, $582.3 billion [hyperlink] has been provided to state, local, and tribal governments for pandemic response, not including additional grant funding provided under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 [hyperlink] (American Rescue Plan, P.L. 117-2, enacted March 11, 2021). The American Rescue Plan provided an additional $360 billion [hyperlink], of which $219.8 billion was appropriated for the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund [hyperlink], $130.2 billion for the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund [hyperlink], and $10 billion for the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund [hyperlink]. A federal government shutdown may cause disruption to, or cessation of, grant administration activities for normal grant program appropriations, as well as pandemic-related supplemental funding, depending on the following factors: [1] the timing and duration of a federal government shutdown; and [2] the choices made by federal, state, and local officials in anticipation of, or during, a shutdown regarding grant program administration."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Keegan, Natalie
2021-09-29
