COVID-19 Series: Impact on EMS Responders

06/30/20 • 21 min

At the time of this recording most of the state of Virginia is finishing up the second week of phase one of the reopening process after the Coronavirus quarantine. The Governor has issued a statewide mandate requiring anyone in an indoor public space to wear a face mask. There are a lot of “new normals” that are becoming part of our lives right now and that’s something today’s guest has been experiencing from the start. When you look up Emergency Medicine professionals in Southeastern Virginia Dr Donald Byars is sure to be at the top of the list.

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COVID-19 Series: Emergency Preparedness & Response

We have been dealing with the corona virus and quarantine as a nation since March. At the time of this recording the state of Virginia is in phase two of reopening and it seems to be going well... no huge spikes in our numbers. But several states are seeing the numbers spike and are even talking about reissuing stay at home orders. Of course we all hope that does not happen ... that’s why we are still under a statewide mandate requiring anyone in an indoor public space to wear a face mask. We’re being asked to maintain social distancing and keep at least six feet of space between us.. happy to say we are practicing all of those safety precautions here in our studio today because for the first time we actually have a guest who is joining us in person instead of on the phone. I’m happy to say the Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response for the City of Norfolk, Virginia Jim Redick is with us in the studio...

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COVID-19 Series: Regional Coordination

At the time of this recording the state of Virginia was in phase one of the reopening process after the Coronavirus quarantine. More and more businesses were opening up and new regulations were being put in place to try and keep people safe as we figure out our “new normal”. That includes a statewide mandate by the governor that requires anyone in an indoor public space to wear a face mask or covering. Everyone is continuing to try to adjust to a new way of doing things, that includes healthcare workers.