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Geographic Disparities in COVID-19 Testing: An Urgent Call to Action
From the Document: "Testing for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is essential to help researchers understand the epidemiology of the disease and to help policymakers and healthcare professionals reduce spread, strategically deliver treatment resources, and devise appropriate policy responses. There is already evidence that U.S.states with more confirmed infections (which can only be determined with testing) are more likely than their peer states with fewer confirmed cases to enact physical distancing protocols, thereby dramatically reducing travel and other mechanisms for virus spread. In his March 23 media briefing, 1 the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General made a strong call for the testing of every suspected case as part of an 'aggressive and targeted' tactic against COVID-19."
Syracuse University. Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion
Monnat, Shannon M.; Cheng, Kent Jason G
2020-04-09
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COVID-19 Webinar--A National Conversation: Part 3 [presentation]
This presentation includes details on the following as they relate to emergency medical services: "[1] Purpose & Rules of Engagement; [2] COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Situation Update; [and 3] Guest Speaker Discussion of Protocol 36 Implementation."
International Academies of Emergency Dispatch; Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC)
2020-04-09?
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Emerging Evidence on COVID-19 Spread and Treatment [video]
This video from the American Public Health Association and National Academy of Medicine explores emerging evidence on the spread and treatment of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019). The total length of the video is 1:29:56.
American Public Health Association; National Academy of Medicine
2020-04-09?
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AAF Exchange --Ep. 25: The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis (Pt.3) [audio]
From the Audio Description: "AAF [American Action Forum] President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discusses the latest developments in the federal government's response to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] crisis and looks ahead to what could come next." The duration of the audio is 20 minutes and 20 seconds.
American Action Forum
2020-04-09
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report - 80
From the Highlights: "[1] No new country/territory/area reported cases of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] in the past 24 hours. [2] The daily situation report will now report the COVID-19 transmission scenario for each country using the definitions published in the updated global surveillance guidance published on 20 March (here). Transmission scenarios are self-reported by Member States to WHO. The determination of transmission scenario is still pending for some Member States. The transmission scenarios are: no confirmed cases, sporadic cases, clusters of cases, and community transmission. [...3] As millions of Christians, Jews and Muslims celebrate Easter, Passover and Ramadan, WHO [World Health Organization] has released guidance for religious leaders and faith-based communities in the context of COVID-19. [...4] Today marks 100 days since WHO was notified of the first cases of 'pneumonia with unknown cause' in China. In yesterday's media briefing, Director-General Dr Tedros recalled the work that WHO and its partners have been doing over this period and the continuing efforts to stop the pandemic in five key areas."
World Health Organization
2020-04-09
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LGBTQ+ Covid 19 Listening Session
From the Webpage: "While everyone is impacted by the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] public health crisis, the impact is far greater on people from underserved communities: older adults, people with disabilities, communities of color and so many more. Prior to COVID-19, these communities were already underserved by victim services despite experiencing higher rates of victimization. These same communities have access to fewer resources, which compounds the challenges they already face and the new challenges created by COVID-19. To ensure these survivors from underserved communities are at the center of all COVID-19 response efforts, we need to better understand the impact this health crisis is having on survivors' needs and better resource the crime victim services field to respond to their needs. We hosted a series of listening sessions designed to surface the unique challenges facing survivors from specific underserved communities and to identify solutions. We believe that the collective wisdom and creative-problem solving within our field is needed now more than ever. We invite you to view the recordings and access the resources shared."
National Resource Center for Reaching Victims
Munson, Michael J.
2020-04-09
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Facing COVID-19: Public Safety in a Public Health Crisis [video]
From the Website Description: "In the midst of a public health crisis, law enforcement agencies across the nation are facing new demands to protect their communities - and themselves. Join the Council on Criminal Justice and law enforcement leaders as they share what they're trying, what they've learned, and what they are facing in the era of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019]." The duration of this video is 56 minutes and 20 seconds.
Council on Criminal Justice
Kerlikowske, R. Gill; Best, Carmen; Castor, Jane . . .
2020-04-09
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Enforcement Discretion Regarding COVID-19 Community-Based Testing Sites (CBTS) During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
From the Summary: "This notification is to inform the public that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is exercising its discretion in how it applies the Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). As a matter of enforcement discretion, the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will not impose penalties for noncompliance with the regulatory requirements under the HIPAA Rules against covered health care providers or their business associates in connection with the good faith participation in the operation of a COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] Community-Based Testing Site (CBTS) during the COVID-19 nationwide public health emergency."
United States. Department of Health and Human Services
2020-04-09
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COVID-19 Global Pandemic: Joint Statement by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
From the Document: "We, the members of OECD [Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development] Development Assistance Committee (DAC), are deeply saddened by the large-scale deaths and human suffering caused by the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. It threatens to reverse existing achievements on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to undermine further progress in the 'Decade for Action'. [...] The consequences of the crisis are severe for us all, but poor people - especially those in fragile countries - will be the hardest hit, where health systems, government structures and social safety nets are weak. The ensuing economic effects are likely to be profoundly damaging, particularly for already vulnerable people, and could jeopardise political and economic stability. Economic slowdown, declining exports and tourism revenues, and capital outflows, are depressing tax revenues and aggravating sovereign debt."
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
2020-04-09
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Leading in a Crisis: Committing to Clear Crisis Communications
From the Webpage: "In every crisis, it is essential that government and public sector leaders provide a compelling story. A good crisis narrative teaches the public about the realities of the predicament. It conveys what leaders know, do not know and cannot know, and what they are doing to figure out as much as possible. It recognises emotions and sacrifices. It conveys social norms and political commitments. It instills hope and radiates confidence An effective crisis narrative shapes public perceptions and channels public emotions and collective behavior in positive directions. We call this 'meaning-making' and it is a critical task of crisis management. It combines the various tools of political communication: written (press releases, parliamentary briefings, staff emails), verbal (speeches, press conferences, media interviews, debates, vlogs) and symbolic instruments (visiting sites and facilities; engaging with victims, responders and staff; and attending funerals and memorial services). Most leaders intuitively understand that meaning-making in a crisis is critical. Yet, many leaders find this task difficult to perform."
Australia and New Zealand School of Government
Boin, Arjen; McConnell, Allan, 1957-; Stern, Eric . . .
2020-04-09
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April 9, 2020: Protecting Elderly Persons and Miami PD Heat Maps
This is the April 9, 2020 Daily COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) report from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). This report covers "what police agencies are doing to ensure that elderly persons aren't forgotten during the COVID pandemic. Many seniors are especially vulnerable, because relatives and friends who normally check in on them may be unable or reluctant to do so, for fear of possibly infecting them with the COVID-19 virus."
Police Executive Research Forum
2020-04-09
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Whole-Of-America Response (April 9, 2020)
From the Document: "Attached you will find today's FEMA Daily Briefing Points and a Reference Document for Messaging and Resource Links for the Whole-of-America response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These briefing points include Topline Messages, as well as By the Numbers; FEMA and Department of Health and Human Services Response; and Guidance from Federal Agencies."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-04-09
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How to Bring Your Live or in-Person Events Online [video]
From the Video Description: "Are you facing the possibility of having to cancel or postpone your next forum or fundraising event? We've got you covered. Joe DiGiovanni and Kyle Barkins, co-founders of the marketing and technology agency, Tapp Network, will walk you through the process of migrating your in-person event online. From communications strategies to choosing the right technology, Joe and Kyle will present on how to use what you've already created, and what needs to be done to make a successful virtual event. Attendees will walk away knowing: [1] The best communications strategy to inform and engage your attendees and presenters; [2] What technology you'll need to execute a successful virtual event and fundraiser; [3] Maximize your ROI [return on investment] and keep the momentum going for the rest of 2020[.]" The length of this video is 1:14:01.
TechSoup.org
Barkins, Kyle; DiGiovanni, Joe; Jones, Nicole
2020-04-09
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Louisiana Must Overhaul Its Justice System Practices to Respond to COVID-19
From the Document: "Louisiana is emerging as a hot spot at the center of the global COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic. On March 22, Governor John Bel Edwards issued a statewide stay-at-home order. People are forbidden from leaving their homes except for the absolute essentials and are instructed to maintain at least six feet distance from others. As of April 9, 2020, there were 18,283 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Louisiana with 702 reported deaths. By the time this goes to print, already these numbers will be outdated. New Orleans's hospitals are already stretched to capacity."
Vera Institute of Justice
2020-04-09
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HVP COVID Report: Can We Count on Immunity? No. 2 [April 9, 2020]
This is the 2nd issue of the Human Vaccines Project COVID [coronavirus disease] Report, released on April 9, 2020. This issue includes the title article, "Can We Count on Immunity?" by Jaap Goudsmit and a Spotlight article titled "The Power of Platforms" by Theodore Schenkelberg.
Human Vaccines Project
Goudsmit, Jaap, 1951-; Schenkelberg, Theodore
2020-04-09
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Small Businesses and COVID-19: Relief and Assistance Resources [Updated April 9, 2020]
From the Document: "This CRS [Congressional Research Service] Insight presents selected websites and CRS products potentially relevant to small businesses that are directly affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and seeking economic relief and assistance."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Kreiser, Maria
2020-04-09
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COVID-19: The Drug Enforcement Administration's Regulatory Role [April 9, 2020]
From the Document: "The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused strain on many health care and medical facilities around the country, and some doctors and pharmacists have altered conventional practice to accommodate the needs of patients during this public health emergency. Changed practices include maintaining increased supplies of Schedule II controlled substances needed for intubation at hospitals and increasing the use of telemedicine as an alternative to in-person patient visits with a provider. Such changes require the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to make exceptions to Controlled Substances Act (CSA) regulatory requirements. DEA has made these and other accommodations during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This Insight focuses on DEA's regulatory role and how related polices have changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also plays a significant role in regulating the nation's drug supply, but is only briefly mentioned here."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Sacco, Lisa N.
2020-04-09
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CARES Act: Implications for Tribes [April 9, 2020]
From the Document: "Congress's third legislative response to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] outbreak--the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act--became P.L. 116-136 on March 27, 2020. Much of the CARES Act's aid and relief is available to, or will otherwise affect, federally recognized Indian tribes or tribal business entities. This In Focus discusses the provisions that most directly implicate tribes and tribal interests, though the agencies responsible for enacting these provisions will likely issue additional guidance and interpretation in the days ahead."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Schwartz, Mainon A.
2020-04-09
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Eligibility of Religious Organizations for the CARES Act's Paycheck Protection Program [April 9, 2020]
From the Document: "The recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) contained a number of provisions authorizing the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide economic relief to small organizations. One such provision, Section 1102 of the CARES Act, established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which expands the SBA's authority to guarantee loans under Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act, discussed in more detail in this CRS Report. Another provision, Section 1110 of the CARES Act, expands the SBA's authority to grant Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) under Section 7(b)(2) of the Small Business Act, discussed in this CRS Report. After the CARES Act was signed into law, there was some uncertainty about whether religious organizations, including churches and other houses of worship, would be eligible for the new PPP or EIDL relief. [...] This Legal Sidebar discusses legal considerations related to religious organizations' eligibility for SBA aid. Specifically, this Sidebar explores possible considerations under the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, both of which are implicated when public funds are provided to religious organizations."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Brannon, Valerie C.
2020-04-09
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Dentists' Awareness, Perception, and Attitude Regarding COVID-19 and Infection Control: Cross-Sectional Study Among Jordanian Dentists
From the Abstract: "Despite the availability of prevention guidelines and recommendations on infection control, many dental practices lack the minimum requirements for infection control. [...] This study aimed to assess the level of awareness, perception, and attitude regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and infection control among Jordanian dentists. [...] The study population consisted of dentists who worked in private clinics, hospitals, and health centers in Jordan. An online questionnaire was sent to a sample of Jordanian dentists in March 2020. The questionnaire was comprised of a series of questions about dentists' demographic characteristics; their awareness of the incubation period, the symptoms of the disease, mode of transmission of COVID-19 and infection control measures for preventing COVID-19; and their attitude toward treating patients with COVID-19. [...] Jordanian dentists were aware of COVID-19 symptoms, mode of transmission, and infection controls and measures in dental clinics. However, dentists had limited comprehension of the extra precautionary measures that protect the dental staff and other patients from COVID-19. National and international guidelines should be sent by the regional and national dental associations to all registered dentists during a crisis, including the COVID-19 pandemic, to make sure that dentists are well informed and aware of best practices and recommended disease management approaches." This article was originally published on the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Public Health and Surveillance website: [http://publichealth.jmir.org/2020/2/e18798/].
JMIR Publications
Khader, Yousef Saleh; Al-Nsour, Mohannad; Bashier, Haitham . . .
2020-04-09
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How Are China and Russia Responding to and Capitalizing on the Coronavirus Crisis?
From the Document: "As the coronavirus pandemic spread from China to Europe, the United States, and the rest of the world, all governments scrambled to try to contain it or at least slow it down to avoid healthcare services becoming overwhelmed as they have in some places. While these efforts are still playing out and the pandemic will remain a global challenge for months at least, the repercussions for international politics are being hotly discussed. One key part of this discussion is a battle of narratives about whether authoritarian or democratic political systems are best suited for dealing with the pandemic. Below GMF [German Marshall Fund] experts on China, on Russia, and on authoritarian disinformation give their views on how these two authoritarian powers--one where the coronavirus originated and one where the authorities initially tried to downplay the threat--are attempting to shape the international narratives about the pandemic to their advantage."
German Marshall Fund of the United States
Small, Andrew; Forbrig, Joerg; Brandt, Jessica
2020-04-09
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Covid Economics Vetted and Real-Time Papers: Issue 2, 8 April 2020
This April 8, 2020 edition of 'Covid Economics Vetted and Real-Time Papers' contains the following articles: "Central bank swap lines during the Covid-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic" by Saleem Bahaj and Ricardo Reis; "Business disruptions from social distancing" by Miklós Koren and Rita Peto; "Group testing against Covid-19" by Christian Gollier and Olivier Gossner; "The propagation of the economic impact through supply chains: The case of a mega-city lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19" by Hiroyasu Inoue and Yasuyuki Todo; "Mitigating the work-safety trade-off" by Tito Boeri, Alessandro Caiumi, and Marco Paccagnella; and "Fiscal policy during a pandemic" by Miguel Faria-e-Castro.
Centre for Economic Policy Research
2020-04-08
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Why We Must Test Millions a Day
From the Abstract: "There is growing consensus from leading think tanks such as the American Enterprise Institute [AEI] and the Center for American Progress [CAP] that the way out of lockdown is through a massive testing and tracing infrastructure. Yet there is much less clarity on how large this infrastructure must be to allow a safe return to work. Both the AEI and CAP proposals suggest that hundreds of thousands of tests per day might suffice. However, to date, we are not aware of epidemiological models that attempt to estimate the scale of required testing. This paper tries to fill this gap with rough and preliminary but easily explicable calculations. These suggest that, depending on what tracing technology is used in conjunction with testing, at least millions and possibly hundreds of millions of tests per day will be needed. While we estimate that such capacity is possible by late spring or early summer, we believe that the AEI and CAP timetables and cost estimates are unrealistic and that we must invest much more aggressively if we are to allow a return to work."
Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics
Siddarth, Divya; Weyl, E. Glen (Eric Glen), 1985-
2020-04-08
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Coronavirus Coverage by State-Backed English-Language News Sources: 'Understanding Chinese, Iranian, Russian and Turkish Government Media'
From the Summary: "In this data memo, we examine the distribution of health-related news and information on social media of the English-language news outlets backed by the governments of China, Iran, Russia and Turkey. We measure the social distribution networks used on Twitter and Facebook and the levels of engagement with content related to the coronavirus pandemic."
The Computational Propaganda Project
Bright, Jonathan; Elswah, Mona; Marchal, Nahema . . .
2020-04-08
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Coordinated, Unlimited and Flexible Insurance Policy to Respond to the Pandemic
From the Summary: "The COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] global pandemic has the potential to trigger a systemic economic crisis. A coordinated and rapid International (and European) response is essential. This analysis details the economic policy objectives that should form part of the response and its toolkit in the areas of monetary, fiscal and trade policy. Governments must be on the front line of this economic battle, working in close alignment with the steps taken by the health system to fight the pandemic, providing a coordinated, unlimited and flexible insurance policy to minimise the economic impact."
Elcano Royal Institute
García-Andrés, Gonzalo
2020-04-08
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Commission Recommendation of 8.4.2020 on a Common Union Toolbox for the Use of Technology and Data to Combat and Exit from the Covid-19 Crisis, in Particular Concerning Mobile Applications and the Use of Anonymised Mobility Data
From the Document: "(1) This recommendation sets up a process for developing a common approach, referred to as a Toolbox, to use digital means to address the crisis. The Toolbox will consist of practical measures for making effective use of technologies and data, with a focus on two areas in particular: (1) A pan-European approach for the use of mobile applications, coordinated at Union level, for empowering citizens to take effective and more targeted social distancing measures, and for warning, preventing and contact tracing to help limit the propagation of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] disease. This will involve a methodology monitoring and sharing assessments of effectiveness of these applications, their interoperability and cross-border implications, and their respect for security, privacy and data protection; and (2) A common scheme for using anonymized and aggregated data on mobility of populations in order (i) to model and predict the evolution of the disease, (ii) to monitor the effectiveness of decision-making by Member States' authorities on measures such as social distancing and confinement, and (iii) to inform a coordinated strategy for exiting from the COVID-19 crisis."
European Commission
2020-04-08
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Business Continuity Insurance: Keeping America's Lights on During the Pandemic
From the Executive Summary: "We argue that a one-time government program, which we call Business Continuity Insurance (BCI), should be included in the U.S. government's response to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic and the resulting sudden economic stop. The goal of this program is to prevent the sudden stop from triggering an unprecedented wave of non-financial business bankruptcies, which would greatly amplify the economic contraction and inhibit economic recovery once the health emergency passes. Put simply, the goal is to enable businesses to keep their lights on during the health emergency so they can rapidly reopen afterwards. This new BCI program, in combination with other programs, maximizes the chance of a rapid economic recovery and minimizes the chance of a deep, prolonged recession. Under our plan, the government would provide payment assistance to enable impacted businesses to meet their recurring fixed obligations--including interest, rent, lease, and utility payments-- during the health emergency. A key advantage of our plan is that it can be easily implemented and administered."
Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics
Hanson, Samuel (Samuel Gregory); Stein, Jeremy C.; Sunderam, Adi . . .
2020-04-08
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Masks for All: Using Purchase Guarantees and Targeted Deregulation to Boost Production of Essential Medical Equipment
From the Document: "Demand has rapidly outstripped supply as the urgent need for personal protective equipment (PPE) such as surgical masks, respirators, gloves, and gowns, as well as for ventilators, continues to grow apace with the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] global pandemic. Despite paying 10 times its usual rate for N95 respirators, the state of New York still cannot source adequate supply. Some factories are trying to retool to start making PPE, but a combination of regulatory barriers and demand uncertainty is limiting them from scaling up and is preventing others from starting at all."
Mercatus Center
Watney, Caleb; Stapp, Alec
2020-04-08
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Early Economic Impacts of COVID-19 in Europe: A View from the Grid
From the Abstract: "This paper presents preliminary estimates of how electricity consumption has changed in the European Union since the spread of COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019], as a proxy for short-term changes in economic activity. I collect hourly data by country from European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) from 2016-present, and match it with automated weather stations to adjust for heating and cooling demand. As of the week ending 4 April, 2020, power consumption is down roughly 10%, with large differences across countries reflecting the timing and stringency of lockdown policies."
University of Chicago
Cicala, Steve
2020-04-08
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La mobilisation sociale en situation de pandémie: Principes, enseignements et exemples de la réponse au virus Ebola en Sierra Leone
"En cas d'épidémies de maladies infectieuses, la mobilisation sociale (MS) est le processus d'engagement et de responsabilisation des communautés qui assument le rôle d'agents du changement dans la lutte contre la propagation de la maladie et ses effets au sein de leurs propres communautés. Dans une réponse qui est souvent fortement médicalisée et contrôlée de manière centralisée, la mobilisation sociale est essentielle à la concrétisation des changements de comportement nécessaires pour arrêter la propagation du virus d'une personne à une autre. Une mobilisation sociale efficace adopte une approche coordonnée pour travailler avec les dirigeants locaux de confiance, les structures et réseaux communautaires existants, et un large éventail de partenaires et d'alliés dans le cadre d'actions interdépendantes et complémentaires."
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
2020-04-08
