Four states have declared a state of emergency in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. An expert in disaster preparedness shares what you need to know.
California became the latest place to declare of state of emergency on Wednesday in response to the coronavirus, a move prompted by a sharp rise in cases in Los Angeles County, including one confirmed death. In a press conference, the state’s Governor Gavin Newsom said the declaration would help the state “further prepare our communities and our health care system in the event it spreads more broadly.
As the virus spreads, concerns are mounting that other parts of the country may soon fall under a state of emergency. But what exactly does that classification mean, and how vital is it to stop an epidemic?States have their own guidelinesUnlike a federal state of emergency — which President Trump can declare — protocol for a local state of emergency may vary.
A state of emergency can allow for creative solutionsPiltch-Loeb says one of the most useful parts of the move is the ability to implement new strategies. “Once a public health emergency declaration occurs, states can often enact social distancing [which means avoiding unnecessary contact] or other public health measures on an expanded basis,” says Piltch-Loeb.
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