Subject: WA Gov bans large gatherings in three counties
WA Gov bans large gatherings in three counties
March 11th, 2020 at 1:54 pm ESTSMS Alert Text: WA Gov Inslee bans ALL gatherings of more than 250 ppl in Snohomish, King and Pierce Cos through March due to COVID-19. Could be expanded in time scope as req. ...
WHO declares COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic
March 11th, 2020 at 1:04 pm ESTSMS Alert Text: WHO declares COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic based on alarming levels of spread and severity. More via email. Supp ...
NY Gov deploying Nat'l Guard to New Rochelle
March 10th, 2020 at 12:58 pm ESTSMS Alert Text: NY Gov Cuomo deploying Nat'l Guard to New Rochelle to est 1 mile containment area around COVID-19 case cluster. Schools closing. Community events cancelled. ...
Italian PM extends lockdown nationwide
March 9th, 2020 at 5:04 pm ESTSMS Alert Text: Italian PM Conte to sign decree mandating lockdown and movement restrictions of entire nation. All should stay at home except for emergencies or work. ...
FL Dept of Health advising 14-day isolation for int'l travelers
March 9th, 2020 at 1:36 pm ESTSMS Alert Text: Florida Dept of Health advising anyone who has traveled internationally to self-isolate for 14 days following their date of return to the US. More via email. ...
CDC warns of potential for widespread exposure to COVID-19
March 9th, 2020 at 12:40 pm ESTSMS Alert Text: CDC: COVID-19 capable of spreading easily and sustainably from person to person. With current trajectory, many in US will be exposed this year or next. ...
CDC urges US universities to postpone int'l travel programs
March 9th, 2020 at 12:17 pm ESTSMS Alert Text: CDC: U.S. universities should consider postponing or cancelling student int'l travel programs amid COVID-19 outbreaks in numerous countries. ...
State Dept. issues cruise ship travel alert
March 8th, 2020 at 4:02 pm ESTSMS Alert Text: State Dept warns US citizens, especially those w underlying conditions, should not travel by cruise ship due to increased COVID-19 risk. More info via email. ...
US Army halts all 8th Army soldiers moving to/from S. Korea
March 8th, 2020 at 1:45 pm ESTSMS Alert Text: US Army halts all 8th Army soldiers and families moving to/from S. Korea, incl soldiers slated to attend prof mil education in the US, due to COVID-19 concerns. ...
NIH issues warning re coronavirus
March 8th, 2020 at 11:51 am ESTSMS Alert Text: Dir, Nat'l Inst of Allergy and Infectious Diseases urges elderly and those w/underlying heath conditions to avoid travel and crowds due to COVID-19. See email. ...