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Federalism and the COVID-19 Crisis: A Pakistani Perspective
From the Document: "Cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], the disease associated with the new coronavirus, are spreading quickly in Pakistan. The nation shares borders with two global epicenters of the pandemic - Iran and China. Pakistan reacted with alarm when the first case was confirmed on 26 February. Quarantine facilities were established in each of the subnational units and Sindh became the first province to shut down all educational institutions on 1 March. In addition to the health challenges faced by all countries, Pakistan is facing an acute challenge in maintaining the livelihood of daily subsistence workers in the informal economy given that a lockdown has now been imposed by federal government until the end of April."
Forum of Federations
Mandviwalla, Saleem
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 Data Privacy Guidance
From the Document: "As the legal, regulatory, and commercial implications of coronavirus COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] continue to evolve, our lawyers and advisors are helping clients to navigate the complex considerations that companies around the world are facing and develop plans and strategies in response. Our Privacy & Cyber team has assembled an overview of guidance documents issued by regulators."
Covington & Burling LLP
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Federalism and the COVID-19 Crisis: A Perspective from Spain
From the Document: "According to the 2019 edition of the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index, in 2018 Spain was the healthiest country in the world, with its health system ranked third in terms of efficiency. In this context, the rapid and relentless onset of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic took many by surprise and has severely tested both the Spanish territorial model, i.e. federalism, and the national health care system."
Forum of Federations
Kölling, Mario
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Feeding New York: The Plan for Keeping Our City Fed During the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis
From the Introduction: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic has created an unprecedented crisis in New York City. We are at the epicenter of a public health emergency that has frozen economic activity across the country, cast millions of Americans into unemployment, and sickened thousands of our fellow New Yorkers. The emotional and personal toll of this crisis is immense. It has created economic challenges on a scale not seen in this country since the Great Depression. And our City is responding in kind."
City of New York
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Pandemic Response Accountability Committee [website]
From the Webpage: "The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a wide-ranging statute enacted on March 27, 2020, to address the health, economic, and societal impacts of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. At more than 300 pages, the Act - coupled with three other pieces of emergency legislation - provides $2.4 trillion in economic relief to individual citizens, loans for businesses, support for hospitals and other medical providers, and economic relief for impacted businesses and industries. [...] The Act also creates a Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) composed of federal Offices of Inspector General ... to 'promote transparency and conduct and support oversight of covered funds and the Coronavirus response to (1) prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement; and (2) mitigate major risks that cut across program and agency boundaries.' Among the Committee's responsibilities is development of a user-friendly website to foster greater accountability and transparency in the use of these funds."
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (U.S.)
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10 Key--Considerations for Data 10 Protection in the Pandemic Situation
From the Document: "In the new context imposed by the pandemic situation we are going through, the European data protection supervisory authorities have issued useful recommendations for proper protection of personal data, adapted to the new global challenges."
KPMG International
Toncescu, Laura; Fernbach, Cristiana
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Impact of the Coronavirus on Mortgage Refinancings
From the Document: "Mortgages, whether purchase and refinance, require a long to-do list. If any of the steps in the chain cannot occur, the ability to get a mortgage is jeopardized. The unprecedented shutdowns caused by COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] threaten to break multiple links in the mortgage chain. This article examines what is at risk for one segment of the housing world: mortgage refinancing."
Urban Institute
Goodman, Laurie S.; Klein, Aaron
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Coronavirus Preparedness & Response: 'Critical Elements for Business Planning'
From the Document: "Preparing for and responding to infectious outbreaks, such as Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a shared responsibility involving government (local, state and federal) and the private sector. Human to human transmission has been confirmed and the virus has spread to multiple countries on several continents. Though many businesses have extensive contingency plans in response to threats from diverse natural and manmade disasters, pandemic planning must address the extreme health and mental health impact assumptions and containment strategies projected for a severe pandemic. A pandemic will likely reduce dramatically the number of available workers in all sectors, and significantly disrupt the movement of people and goods, which will threaten essential services and operations within and across our nation as well as around the world. The ability to implement effective pandemic preparedness plans, continuously monitor all business activities, and effect rapid adjustments based upon observed and anticipated impacts will be the hallmark of the business that copes most effectively during a pandemic."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
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COVID-19 Roadmap to Recovery: Report for a Nation
From the Executive Summary: "Covid-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] has changed the course of history. What started off as a flu-like illness in one person in one corner of the world, has changed the lives, livelihoods and futures of billions. Australia saw its first case on January 25 and now has over 6,600 cases, the country is in partial lockdown, schools and universities have left their campuses, hundreds of thousands of jobs have been lost. Fortunately, the tide appears to be turning and we can start thinking of Recovery. To chart a 'Roadmap to Recovery' we convened a group of over a hundred of the country's leading epidemiologists, infectious disease consultants, public health specialists, healthcare professionals, mental health and well-being practitioners, indigenous scholars, communications and behaviour change experts, ethicists, philosophers, political scientists, economists and business scholars from the Group of Eight (Go8) universities. The group developed this Roadmap in less than three weeks, through remote meetings and a special collaborative reasoning platform, in the context of a rapidly changing pandemic."
Group of Eight Ltd
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Taking Care of Patients During the Coronavirus Outbreak: A Guide for Psychiatrists
From the Document: "The potential for the rapid spread of infectious diseases is a growing threat. In the early stages of an infectious disease outbreak such as the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), there is frequent uncertainty about the nature of the disease, its spread, scope, and impact. This often leads to emotional distress, even among those who have not been directly exposed to the disease. Common psychological and behavioral responses include distress reactions (insomnia, anxiety, decreased perception of safety, anger, scapegoating, and increased presentation to healthcare due to fears of illness), health risk behaviors (increased use of alcohol and tobacco, altered work/life balance, social isolation, increased family conflict, and violence). Children and adolescents may also become distressed, which can manifest in 'misbehaviors', social isolation, or diminished academic performance. A minority of individuals will develop disorders, such as depression, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress, that require formal treatment."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
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Stress Management in Mortuary and Death Care Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Document: "The worldwide spread of the coronavirus has resulted in an unprecedented era of uncertainty, fear, disruption, economic hardship, sickness, and death. Exposure to human remains can be stressful, but the guidelines below will help you manage your stress and increase adaptive coping. The guidelines are applicable to inexperienced and experienced mortuary personnel, medical staff, first responders, military service members, and those planning for current or upcoming mortuary operations. In your work, you may see, smell, and handle the remains of individuals of all ages. Working with or around remains may arouse strong feelings of pity, horror, repulsion, disgust, and anger at the senselessness of this tragedy. You may feel guilty for not helping enough. These reactions are normal and a part of being human. You may feel emotionally numb, or you may even use 'graveyard humor' to make the suffering and death less terrible. These are also normal responses. Strong emotions or reactions may be most painful when working with the remains of children, or when the remains remind you of someone you know or of yourself."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
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Supporting Families of Healthcare Workers Exposed to COVID-19
From the Document: "U.S. healthcare workers, including clinicians as well as custodial, laboratory, food services, transport, and other hospital staff, are on the front lines of caring for the surge of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] patients across the country. Contact with COVID-19 patients, media reports questioning the availability of personal protective equipment, and news stories of healthcare workers becoming ill with COVID-19, understandably increase concerns of healthcare workers about contracting the virus or spreading it among family members. This may be especially true when members of the family have preexisting or compromising medical conditions. Children who do not understand what is happening may become frightened and need greater reassurance from parents. Whether due to long work hours or infection control precautions, healthcare workers may be separated from their families, which can add to family distress due to physical separations or infrequent communication. Below are several strategies to help families."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
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Notifying Families After a COVID-19 Death
From the Document: "A large number of deaths from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is expected throughout the world. Many of these deaths are likely to occur within healthcare facilities treating the most seriously ill. The large number of critically ill patients, overwhelmed healthcare systems, and separation of patients from their loved ones create unique challenges when informing family members when their loved one dies. Although we cannot lessen the loss of a loved one, we can provide family members with clear, concise, and accurate information about the death, and access to helpful resources, in a way that is professionally responsible, empathic and culturally sensitive. These actions facilitate the healing process for family members. The following information can assist with the difficult process of death notification under these very complicated circumstances."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
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Fight COVID-19 with Better Sleep Health: A Guide for Hospital Workers
From the Document: "In the face of a global pandemic, the health and safety of hospital workers is critical to our ability to mitigate the impact of a new coronavirus, COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]. Hospital workers often get less than the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep per night and may need to work around-the-clock hours. Increased demand on healthcare systems will alter schedules further. Sleep and circadian disruption can have negative health and safety consequences including impaired immune function and increased accidents and errors. Sleep is a tool that you can utilize to help your body fight off infection, maintain health and perform at its best, which will have a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of your patients."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
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Joint European Roadmap Towards Lifting COVID-19 Containment Measures
From the Document: "At their meeting on 26 March 2020, the Members of the European Council committed to do everything that is necessary to protect the EU's citizens and overcome the crisis while preserving the European values and way of life. Beyond the urgency of fighting the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and its immediate consequences, the Members of the European Council called for preparing the measures necessary to get Europe's societies and economies back to a normal functioning and to sustainable growth, integrating inter alia the green transition and the digital transformation, and drawing all lessons from the crisis. The joint European Roadmap towards lifting COVID-19 containment measures, presented by the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Council, responds to the European Council Members' call for an exit strategy that is coordinated with Member States and that will prepare the ground for a comprehensive recovery plan and unprecedented investment."
European Commission
Leyen, Ursula von der; Michel, Charles, 1975-
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Public Health Considerations for Reopening Mass Transit During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Document: "The purpose of this tool is to assist mass transit administrators in making (re)opening decisions during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. It is important to check with state and local health officials and other partners to determine the most appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community. Mass transit is critical for many Americans to commute to/from work and to access essential goods and services. Mass transit may need to remain open and certain routes prioritized."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Workplaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Document: "The purpose of this tool is to assist employers in making (re)opening decisions during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic, especially to protect vulnerable workers. It is important to check with state and local health officials and other partners to determine the most appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); United States. Department of Health and Human Services
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Reopening Rhode Island [website]
This website provides detailed information on Rhode Island's plan to reopen, as well as workplace guidelines amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Business resources are also included for the following: restaurants, retail stores, faith-based organizations, parks and recreation, and travel and transit industries.
Rhode Island
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Preparedness Checklist for Nursing Homes and Other Long-Term Care Settings
From the Document: "Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities can take steps to assess and improve their preparedness for responding to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Each facility will need to adapt this checklist to meet its needs and circumstances based on differences among facilities (e.g., patient/resident characteristics, facility size, scope of services, hospital affiliation). This checklist should be used as one tool in developing a comprehensive COVID-19 response plan. [...] This checklist identifies key areas that long-term care facilities should consider in their COVID-19 planning. Long-term care facilities can use this tool to self-assess the strengths and weaknesses of current preparedness efforts. Additional information is provided via links to websites throughout this document."
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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West Virginia Strong -- The Comeback [website]
From the Website: "On Monday, April 27, 2020, Gov. Jim Justice unveiled his comprehensive plan to reopen various aspects of the state and its economy, putting West Virginia on the road to recovery from the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. The plan is called 'West Virginia Strong - The Comeback' and allows businesses in certain sectors to reopen in phases over the course of six weeks if the rate of positive COVID-19 cases in the state remains low."
West Virginia. Office of the Governor
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Restaurants and Bars During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From the Document: "The purpose of this tool is to assist businesses in the food service industry, such as restaurants and bars, in making (re)opening decisions during the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. It is important to check with state and local health officials and other partners to determine the most appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
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Montana: Reopening the Big Sky, Phased Approach [presentation]
From the Message from Governor Bullock: "In times of crisis, Montanans have always pulled together, and this time has been no different. We have been aggressively managing the virus. As a result of the actions we have taken, we have among the lowest number of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] cases in the nation. Montana also has the lowest number of hospitalizations, per capita, in the nation. We have slowed the spread of this virus and saved lives. These collective actions have allowed us to get to where we are today - to begin a phased reopening of the state."
Montana
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California's Roadmap to Modify the Stay-At-Home Order [presentation]
This presentation contains a multi-stage approach of reopening the State of California due to COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] restrictions.
California
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Update on California's Pandemic Roadmap
From the Document: "Stay Home. Practice Physical Distancing. We are enlisting all Californians to help inform the development of guidance for sectors across our economy. This guidance will provide a framework for how to safely re-open."
California
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Information Paper on the Zika Virus (ZIKV) Outbreak in the Pacific
From the Document: "The Zika Virus (ZIKV) is primarily transmitted by infected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes but also by Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, and possibly other types of mosquitoes. Zika virus can also spread 1) During sex with a person who has Zika to partners; 2) From a pregnant woman to her fetus; and, 3) Through blood transfusion (likely but not confirmed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]). Zika Virus is present in Oceania, Central America, South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa. Zika Virus is also associated with neurological complications: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and microcephaly in infants born to pregnant women infected with the virus."
Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance
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Forward Virginia Guidelines [website]
This website provides mandatory requirements, best practices, and resources for reopening amid COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). Resources are provided for the following: "Restaurants and Beverage Services"; "Farmers Markets"; "Brick and Mortar Retail"; "Fitness and Exercise Facilities"; "Personal Care and Grooming Services"; "Campgrounds and Summer Camps"; and "Religious Services." General guidelines for the business sector is also available.
Virginia
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Case Study No. 7: Medical Diplomacy: U.S. Military Medicine In Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief
From the Introduction: "The case study includes a short introduction and discussion of U.S. military medical engagement in past HADR [Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief] missions and lessons learned from this employment. In addition, we review after-action reports and journal articles from medical personnel that deployed in support of HADR missions to capture their ideas and observations, with a focus on medical providers and medical planners. Moreover, we discuss U.S. military medical influences with NGOs [non-governmental organization] and other non-military partners for a perspective on the value and any potential concerns with a robust (high acuity) U.S. military medical presence during a HADR mission and any lasting effects upon demobilization. This booklet intends to inform military planners on their role in ensuring U.S. military medical response is appropriate to the needs of the affected population and sensitive to the lasting effects of a U.S. response. Finally, this case study provides an opportunity to discuss planning factors for U.S. military medical planners and their operational (line) counterparts, as well as, international partners and NGOs."
Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance
Hicks, Brett
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Managing and Deploying Volunteers in a Pandemic Environment
From the Background: "[1] Volunteers play a critical role in disaster response and recovery. Throughout the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] public health emergency, volunteers have risen to the challenge by helping those in need. [2] The following is a list of key considerations and lessons learned from ongoing COVID-19 response operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute nor should they be considered as guidance in any way. [3] This document supplements FEMA's previous publications on engaging spontaneous volunteers and donations management."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Personal Protective Equipment Preservation Best Practices
From the Document: "This guidance summarizes best practices for national implementation to sustain personal protective equipment (PPE) while ensuring the protection of workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Cuidando a Los Pacientes Durante La Emergencia Del Coronavirus: Guía Para Psiquiatras
"La propagación rápida de las enfermedades infecciosas es una amenaza creciente. En las etapas iniciales de un brote de enfermedades infecciosas, como es el caso del nuevo Coronavirus (COVID-19), es frecuente que exista incertidumbre acerca de la naturaleza de la enfermedad, su propagación, alcance e impacto. Esto a menudo lleva a desarrollar malestar emocional, incluso entre los que no han estado expuestos directamente a la infección. Las reacciones psicológicas y conductuales más comunes incluyen los del estrés (insomnio, ansiedad, sentimientos de inseguridad o prejuicio, enojo e incremento en las consultas médicas debido a los temores a enfermar) y conductas riesgosas para la salud (aumento del consumo de alcohol y tabaco, desbalance entre el trabajo y otras actividades de la vida, aislamiento social, aumento en los conflictos familiares y violencia)."
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
