Since the pandemic reached global attention in early March, COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across the nation, sickening millions and leaving countless patients hospitalized with life-threatening complications. Keep Reading
Nez invited Dr. Fauci to their town hall on Monday because he said many people had questions about a vaccine and what happens moving forward. Keep Reading
Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. Keep Reading
One leader plans to "continue to practice using" telework "even when it’s not necessary to use in a contingency." Keep Reading
There have been concerns that COVID-19 has been circulating on passenger flights after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released reports on two incidents. Keep Reading
Canada and the United States have agreed to extend the temporary restriction of all non-essential travel across the Canada-U.S. border until October 21, 2020. It had previously been due to expire on September 21. Keep Reading
"If I don't get an immunity response the vaccine is not going to protect me. This face mask will. So I do want to keep asking the American public to take the responsibility." Keep Reading
To better understand transmission from young children, contact tracing data collected from three COVID-19 outbreaks in child care facilities in Salt Lake County, Utah, during April 1–July 10, 2020, were retrospectively reviewed to explore attack rates and transmission patterns. Keep Reading
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Fortune Food Product, Inc., an Illinois-based processor of sprouts and soy products, has agreed to stop production until it, among other things, undertakes remedial action and complies with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Keep Reading
Differences in these conditions have contributed to persistent chronic disease disparities in the United States among racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, limiting opportunities for members of some groups to be healthy. Keep Reading
GAO reported on September 14 that almost all states have a network of health care volunteers—the Medical Reserve Corps—who can augment federal, state, and local capabilities in response to public health emergencies, such as those arising from wildfires and hurricanes, and infectious disease outbreaks. Keep Reading
The risk of the disease spreading as far as Kinshasa is also a very real concern for the UN agency. One of the affected areas, Mbandaka, is connected to the capital by a busy river route used by thousands every week. Keep Reading
Governor of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo has issued an executive order directing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to develop a plan to bolster mask compliance across public transportation system's subways, buses and railroads. Keep Reading
The European Commission has issued a set of proposals to better coordinate and communicate on travel restrictions in the European Union during the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading
Imagine the catastrophic effects should a vulnerability in the supply chain allow vaccines destined for millions of people to be sabotaged and contaminated. Keep Reading
As we reflect on the impacts of September 11th on our present and future, we at Homeland Security Today urge you to operationalize the pledge to never forget: To recognize the evolving and changing nature of the threats to our people and way of life, and to work to be part of the solution. To work to solve problems instead of creating more victims. To unite as Americans against those who wish to harm us. And, perhaps most importantly, to recognize that the consequences of just one successful attack are more than we are willing to tolerate. Keep Reading
Actions include increased cleaning and disinfecting of common areas and having personal protective equipment for staff, as well as supplies available to those individuals with whom they come into contact. Keep Reading
TSA Administrator Pekoske said the numbers represented an "encouraging trend for the aviation sector as airports, airlines and TSA work together to ensure a secure and safe travel experience for passengers”. Keep Reading
Vow to "only submit for approval or emergency use authorization after demonstrating safety and efficacy through a Phase 3 clinical study that is designed and conducted to meet requirements of expert regulatory authorities such as FDA." Keep Reading
So far, most agencies haven't reported using section 3610 of the CARES Act much, but the Department of Defense indicated that it could receive billions of dollars in reimbursement requests in the future. Keep Reading