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University of Washington Physicians discuss false-positive rates and the work ahead to study COVID-19 immunity
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The New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s Office explained proper methods for sterilizing face masks while warning that microwaving them can start fires
River Grove Firefighter-Paramedic Robert Reisinger, 57, died on Wednesday, the same day he was scheduled to return to work
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
West Liberty Firefighter Omar Martinez’s mother, sister and father all contracted the virus
The Clark County Fire Department says crews of those units are being reassigned to other areas
A typical shift during the pandemic highlights the uncertainty faced by first responders
The Disaster Responder Assets Network will host confidential Zoom sessions led by front-line responders trained in peer support
The request comes after Monroe County received $140 million in federal aid for COVID-19 response
About 1,000 members were tested for antibodies this week as part of a pilot program to determine how many first responders may have immunity
State leaders agreed to defer payments for April, May and June to assist volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue agencies during the pandemic
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