Feb. 26, 2021, entitled National Preparedness: A Summary and Select Issues by
Lauren R. Stienstra, section research manager, and
Shawn Reese, emergency management and
homeland security policy analyst:
SUMMARY
The nation has faced challenges in the effort to respond to, and recover from, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Persistent challenges related to acquisition and delivery of diagnostic tests, production and management of personal protective equipment, and development and distribution of vaccines have introduced new questions about the state of national readiness, for pandemics as well as other emergencies more broadly.
This is not the first time the nation has evaluated its state of preparedness. In the wake of the response to Hurricane Katrina,
Former MPD Chief Alphonso Morales sued
Seven former civilian investigators allege improper termination Share Updated: 10:00 PM CST Feb 19, 2021
Former MPD Chief Alphonso Morales sued
Seven former civilian investigators allege improper termination Share Updated: 10:00 PM CST Feb 19, 2021
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TRACKING THE COVID-19 VACCINE
Seven former civilian investigators allege improper termination Share Updated: 10:00 PM CST Feb 19, 2021 Seven former civilian investigators in the Milwaukee Police Department are suing the former chief. In a lawsuit filed in federal court, they say Alphonso Morales either fired or forced them to resign unexpectedly in February 2019.According
Monday 8 February 2021 9:00 am Vaxxing our way to normality
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The past year or so has been incredibly tough – but the arrival of millions of approved vaccines in centres across the country gives us a real light at the end of the tunnel.
Vaccines are at the centre of the UK Government’s plan to a route back to normality. Some 407m doses have been ordered, with multiple vaccines approved for use. A nationwide rollout is underway, with more than 10 million people having already received their first jab.
Why the vaccine matters
the best way to protect people from Covid-19,
5 February 2021 RAF Veteran Ronald Maidment, 93, pictured chatting to RAF personnel after receiving his vaccination against Coronavirus, at Ty Penallta, Caerphilly. RAF personnel are deployed across Wales in support of the Covid vaccination programme. MOD Crown Copyright.
Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart and the Defence Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey have approved a Military Aid to the Civilian Authorities (
MACA) request from the Welsh Government. The
MACA will provide 96 service personnel to carry out a range of tasks including up to 20 defence medics who will boost capacity by leading teams of local vaccinators.
It follows a similar request from the Welsh Government in December which saw UK Government provide 92 service personnel to support Wales’ Health Boards in rapidly establishing and operating vaccination centres. As part of this task trained defence personnel administered the vaccine for the first time since the rollout began.
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An additional 96 service personnel will deploy to Wales to support the Welsh Government with the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines.
Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart and the Defence Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey have approved a Military Aid to the Civilian Authorities (MACA) request from the Welsh Government. The MACA will provide 96 service personnel to carry out a range of tasks including up to 20 defence medics who will boost capacity by leading teams of local vaccinators.
It follows a similar request from the Welsh Government in December which saw UK Government provide 92 service personnel to support Wales’ Health Boards in rapidly establishing and operating vaccination centres. As part of this task trained defence personnel administered the vaccine for the first time since the rollout began.