The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 151 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the Diamond Princess cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, Japan).
As of March 15, 2020 at 01:25 GMT, there have been 2836 confirmed cases (up 25% from yesterday) and 57 deaths due to coronavirus COVID-19 in the United States.
If Police Officers Get the Coronavirus, Who Will Patrol the Streets?
As the coronavirus spreads across the country, law enforcement officials say the public should be prepared for interruptions to two basic functions of the criminal justice system: quick responses to all 911 calls, and the right to a speedy trial.
With little experience in managing a pandemic of this magnitude, some courthouses and police departments have been scrambling in recent days to ensure they can avoid a breakdown in public safety if the outbreak significantly widens in the United States. But many are doing so in a piecemeal fashion, without significant guidance or widespread agreement on what to prioritize and how to keep operating.
“If we lose 40 percent of our force, what would police service look like?” asked Chris Davis, a deputy police chief in Portland, Ore.
California: Number of infected San Jose firefighters doubles
Four more San Jose firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to eight, the city said in a report Friday.
The city said it is also tracking the status of 46 sworn personnel who may have been exposed to the respiratory disease.
How Fast Can a Virus Destroy a Supply Chain?
The global supply chain, already under pressure from President Donald Trump’s trade war, now faces further strain from the coronavirus. And while cross-national supply chains are more robust than they may appear, if they fail they will do so suddenly and without much warning.
As of March 15, 2020 at 01:25 GMT, there have been 2836 confirmed cases (up 25% from yesterday) and 57 deaths due to coronavirus COVID-19 in the United States.
If Police Officers Get the Coronavirus, Who Will Patrol the Streets?
As the coronavirus spreads across the country, law enforcement officials say the public should be prepared for interruptions to two basic functions of the criminal justice system: quick responses to all 911 calls, and the right to a speedy trial.
With little experience in managing a pandemic of this magnitude, some courthouses and police departments have been scrambling in recent days to ensure they can avoid a breakdown in public safety if the outbreak significantly widens in the United States. But many are doing so in a piecemeal fashion, without significant guidance or widespread agreement on what to prioritize and how to keep operating.
“If we lose 40 percent of our force, what would police service look like?” asked Chris Davis, a deputy police chief in Portland, Ore.
California: Number of infected San Jose firefighters doubles
Four more San Jose firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to eight, the city said in a report Friday.
The city said it is also tracking the status of 46 sworn personnel who may have been exposed to the respiratory disease.
How Fast Can a Virus Destroy a Supply Chain?
The global supply chain, already under pressure from President Donald Trump’s trade war, now faces further strain from the coronavirus. And while cross-national supply chains are more robust than they may appear, if they fail they will do so suddenly and without much warning.
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