Response and preparedness measures for highly transmissible diseases.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to response and preparedness measures for highly transmissible diseases

This bill would require that if a public health authority or organization announces or otherwise provides notice of the transmission of a highly transmissible disease that poses a serious threat to public health, the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene must provide daily public briefings and updates to city agencies regarding the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s monitoring of and response to the disease. The bill also requires that every city agency develop and publish on its website highly transmissible disease emergency preparedness measures and protocols as deemed relevant by the agency to its roles and functions.