The coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic is causing worldwide concern. First responders, whether they be law enforcement, fire or EMS personnel should be aware of the latest developments. Listen in as Jim Dudley interviews Rob Lawrence, PoliceOne's resident health expert, for the latest information on COVID-19.

Members can get up to date information as it is released from the Center for Disease Control at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm

FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security has made information available at:

https://www.dhs.gov/epidemicpandemic

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/dhs-comprehensive-first-responder-pandemic-guide-pandemic.pdf

Agencies may view the template for Continuity of Operations at:

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/org/ncp/pandemic_influenza.pdf