The Utah House of Representatives and Senate both passed a bill during a special legislative session on Thursday that would amend the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act to include coverage for volunteer first responders and health care providers who contract COVID-19. Under House Bill 3007, sponsored by House Majority Leader Francis Gibson, R-Mapleton, it would be presumed that “a first responder who claims to have contracted COVID-19 during the performance of the first responder’s duties as a first responder” is eligible for a workers’ compensation claim.
- PUB DATE: 4/17/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Daily Herald

“People used to say, take it one day at a time. Right now, one day is a little long for most of us. One hour is probably a little long. Which is why I say it’s one breath at a time.” Rebecca Riley Moyer launched the BRAVE text line to send encouraging notes, written by her, straight to your phone every morning.
- PUB DATE: 4/17/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WXIX-TV FOX 19 Cincinnati

It was a heartwarming scene played out multiple times across the Puget Sound area Thursday: First responders converging on local hospitals, lights and sirens flashing...in a show of thanks and support for the health care professionals working inside. It all began at the Swedish Medical Center campuses on First Hill and in Issaquah at 10 a.
- PUB DATE: 4/17/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOMO-TV ABC 4 and Radio 1000

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to make changes in our day-to-day lives, from the way we communicate to what we wear. First responders have had to adapt the same way. The way they show up to your home during a call is not what you’re used to. Spokane firefighters want you to know, they will look different than they typically do when their team is responding to calls.
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2020 7:41:50 PM - SOURCE: KXLY-TV ABC 4 Spokane

One person is dead after an senior living apartment unit accidentally caught fire in Federal Way early Wednesday morning. South King Fire and Rescue crews responded to the Meridian Court Apartments, 31420 23rd Ave. S., shortly before 2:30 a.m. April 15 for reports of smoke coming from a single unit on the third floor, according to Community Affairs Officer Lt.
- PUB DATE: 4/16/2020 1:48:00 AM - SOURCE: Federal Way Mirror