COVID-19 News for State, Local, and Tribal Leaders, 09/18/20
Welcome to our weekly roundup of articles and resources for state, local, and tribal leaders creating policy to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic as well as steering the social and economic recovery for their communities. Postings below do not convey endorsement of any particular organization or opinion contained in links.
Mayors To Prioritize Infrastructure, Tech Investments In COVID Recovery: Survey
The study by the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Siemens USA found that with budgets taking a major hit from the pandemic, mayors see these investments as key ways to generate jobs.
COVID-19 and Public Transport: Results of Early Studies on Infection Risks
An analysis of studies from four different countries measuring the risk of COVID-19 transmission for public transit riders, and determining what factors and behaviors mitigate and increase risk.
Virginia Datathon to Tackle Communities’ COVID-19 Challenges
The annual event is casting “a wide net” next month, encouraging challengers to take on issues like unemployment, health care, education and digital access.
Victoria to Use Artificial Intelligence, ‘Suburban Response Units’ to Boost Contact Tracing
The Victorian Government has announced new strategies to bolster its contact tracing efforts, after the Federal Government criticised its response to coronavirus outbreaks.
Housing in Brief: People Living in Formerly Redlined Neighborhoods at Higher Risk for COVID-19
A study examining formerly redlined neighborhoods found a higher correlation of adverse public health outcomes in people living in those communities, making them particularly susceptible to the worst effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
How To Forge Ahead When City Leadership Falls Victim To COVID-19
The vulnerability of even the most authoritative leaders suggests cities must devise plans to keep governments running when officials need to step back.
How Digital Infrastructure Can Help Us Through The Covid-19 Crisis
How better digital infrastructure, including AI and big data analysis, could be used to tackle COVID19 and future public health emergencies and pandemics.
Population Density Does Not Doom Cities to Pandemic Dangers
Crowding, connections among communities and other factors seem to better explain infection and mortality rates.
