County leaders, federal officials and experts focus on behavioral health and mental health trends during the pandemic, underscoring services and resources for vulnerable populations such as veterans and people living in rural counties.
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The Implications of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
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NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit
The NACo Virtual Federal Policy Summit brought together county leaders, members of Congress, federal officials, thought leaders and other partners for informative sessions on the numerous policy decisions being made at the federal level that will impact county governments.
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COVID-19 vaccine development progressing
On November 20, Pfizer and its partner BioNTech became the first COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer to apply for an emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The application came days after Pfizer announced that its vaccine showed 95 percent efficacy at the completion of its Phase 3 clinical trial. -
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Counties address pandemic housing needs
After more than eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions remain unemployed while their benefits start to dry up as time and temperatures drop. In response, counties are tailoring housing stabilization and homeless services to stem the tide of home losses as eviction moratoriums end. -
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Counties sound alarm about holidays, ‘COVID-19 fatigue’
As the nation enters its ninth month of coronavirus restrictions amidst rising case numbers, “COVID fatigue” is setting in right when it can be most dangerous. At the same time, dropping temperatures are making outdoor recreation less appealing, removing a much safer environment for avoiding transmission.
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COVID Relief Now Coalition Survey Analysis
Millions of jobs, small businesses and essential government services are at risk if Congress fails to pass another COVID economic relief package. -
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Counties to House and Senate Leadership: We Need COVID Relief Now to Protect Lives and Restore Livelihoods
WASHINGTON –With COVID-19 cases and economic uncertainty increasing, and the end of the congressional session rapidly approaching, America’s counties are calling on our federal partners to pass bipartisan relief now. -
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Erie County, N.Y.: Rapid Access to Treatment
Erie County provides a number of services to expedite referrals to treatment.
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COVID-19 Resources for Counties
Counties are on the front lines protecting our communities from the coronavirus and other illnesses that have the potential to become a pandemic. Counties support over 900 hospitals and operate over 1,900 public health departments, which are the ground troops in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak
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