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Several states and territories, as well as many local governments, are going beyond recommendations and requiring individuals to wear face coverings when they are in public settings and spaces (i.e. grocery stores, retail stores, restaurants, public and private transportation services, parks, etc.). Ongoing research and evidence suggests the relationship between mandatory face coverings and declines in daily COVID-19 growth rates is statistically significant.

The 2020 holiday season is coinciding with a nationwide surge of COVID-19 cases. With great concern that holiday travel to see loved ones may exacerbate community spread of the virus, many states are increasing public health measures before the winter holiday season. As of November 16, 2020, 13 states and D.C. had a quarantine requirement for out-of-state travelers. The U.S. territories also have instituted travel restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Under the Tenth Amendment, states have the power to protect the health and welfare of their populations, including the authority to implement isolation and quarantine orders to limit the spread of disease. This post is an examination of state public health authority for isolation and quarantine.

Polysubstance Use During Pregnancy and the Benefits of Universal Verbal Screening polysubstance use, universal verbal screening, health equity, polysubstance use during pregnancy, public health, substance use disorder, health problems, health care, health outcomes, prescription medications, increase the risk, risk of overdose, pregnant women, treatment programs, health service, illicit drugs, birth defects, increased risk, neonatal abstinence syndrome nas, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, prescription drugs, multiple substances, risk factors, prescription opioids Shannon Vance Polysubstance Use During Pregnancy and the Benefits of Universal Verbal Screening Polysubstance use, the use of two or more substances, during pregnancy is common and can result in negative outcomes for both mothers and infants. This report explores the occurrence of polysubstance use in pregnancy, details the advantages of universal verbal screening in pregnancy, and emphasizes the importance of health equity in providing this care to patients. Get the Report (PDF) website yes

As new diseases or emergencies arise, working alongside trusted committees can help health officials quickly respond and prevent undue burden on at-risk groups such as people with disabilities, pregnant people, and children.

Continuing ASTHO’s Legislative Prospectus series—which highlights the top 10 public health policy issues for 2022—this post focuses on mental and behavioral health, as well as supporting the public health workforce.