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The University of Minnesota will test the effectiveness of hyroxychloroquine in preventing or treating the disease
NAEMT members on the frontline of the COVID-19 response will be able to book free rooms in Hilton Hotels
If passed, the HEROES Act would provide four months of federal tax relief for firefighters, EMS providers, law enforcement and corrections officers, and healthcare personnel
The Act provides $150 billion for a Coronavirus Relief Fund to make payments to local governments
Former Canton Firefighter-Paramedic Rosario Carcione donated 30 48-ounce bottles of sanitizer to the department where he used to work
Officials are considering increasing pay for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Steps your department can take now to prevent disruption from sudden personnel or staffing changes
With birthday parties canceled due to COVID-19, firefighters across the country have stepped up to help families celebrate
About 200 tests will be administered for free each day in the parking lot of the stadium
What the ILCOR recommendations for managing infection risks during CPR and intubation of patients who may be infected with SARS-CoV-2 mean for EMS
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