As two more firefighters were released from quarantine over the weekend, South King Fire and Rescue is stepping up precautionary measures to limit exposure to COVID-19. There are currently no firefighters in quarantine as of Monday, March 23, said SKFR Community Affairs Officer Lt. Andrew Lowen, who added the outbreak is a “constantly evolving” situation.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2020 1:42:02 AM - SOURCE: Federal Way Mirror - Metered Site

VIDEO: Montgomery County first responders who are on the frontlines in the fight against the coronavirus are using spray guns to clean ambulances and keep themselves safe. “One of our employees came up with the idea just to go to Home Depot or Lowes and get paint sprayers,” Justin McNabb, a Narberth Ambulance Infection Control Officer, told NBC10.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WCAU-TV NBC 10 Philadelphia

VIDEO: Thuy Dinh was stuck at home while the coronavirus pandemic was quickly moving across the world. So, the mechanical engineer put her talents to use—from home. “A lot of people right now who aren't in the medical field feel like there's a sense of helplessness,” Dinh said. She had seen a design of a protective face shield on Facebook and decided to use her own home 3-D printer to make one.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KENS-TV CBS 5 San Antonio

In reaction to Ohio's first confirmed death from coronavirus, a state lawmaker is urging his colleagues to back a bill that would require hospitals and local boards of health to notify first responders when a patient they've treated is suspected of having a contagious disease. “We need to make sure our first responders stay healthy and are able to respond to the community's call for service,” said state Rep.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Toledo Blade - Metered Site

As shelter-in-place orders and other directives from government officials take effect, people across the country are adapting to a new normal of social distancing, working from home and, in some cases, temporarily closing up shop during the COVID-19 outbreak. Health officials say such measures are essential to help “flatten the curse,” keeping the number of disease cases at a manageable level, spread out over time.
- PUB DATE: 3/25/2020 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Fire Rescue 1