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Coronavirus – A Global Pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak is reminding the world that water, sanitation, and hygiene are fundamental pillars of public and personal health. These critical services play a vital role in disease prevention as governments, utilities, and healthcare facilities respond to the pandemic.

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Coronavirus – Featured Stories

Volunteer Network Rescues Small Alabama Water System with Operator under Quarantine

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March 26, 2020
Water utilities are concerned that the new coronavirus will lead to staffing shortages.
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Water Utilities’ Biggest Coronavirus Concern Is Staffing

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March 25, 2020
As the coronavirus spreads across the country, water utility leaders say that potential staffing shortages due to illness and quarantine are their biggest current concern in the Covid-19 pandemic.
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$1.5 Billion for Water-Bill Assistance Inserted in House Democrats’ Coronavirus Aid Package

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March 24, 2020
The latest version of the House Democrats’ coronavirus emergency aid package includes $1.5 billion to help Americans pay their water bills during the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.
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‘This Is the Time to Act Collectively’: Anticipating Coronavirus Spread, Groups Seek to Scale Up Handwashing and Hygiene Efforts

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March 19, 2020
Amid the global coronavirus pandemic, handwashing and hygiene are swelling in urgency and support, even though the message being delivered is not new.
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Healthcare Facilities in Developing Countries a High Risk for Coronavirus Transmission

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March 19, 2020
Few healthcare facilities in developing countries have complete water, sanitary, and hygienic services. They are vulnerable to Covid-19 transmission, health experts say.
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As Cities Suspend Shutoffs, Water Access and Hygiene at Front of Coronavirus Response

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March 13, 2020
Governments at all levels are beginning to review water access policies and inequalities that inhibit public and personal efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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