Coronavirus: COVID-19 What is it and What do we Need to Know About it?

 

 

• On March 11, 2020 World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 Virus outbreak a pandemic. This is the first pandemic known to be caused by the emergence of a new coronavirus. Per the CDC, the United States nationally is currently in the initiation phases, but states where community spread is occurring are in the acceleration phase. The duration and severity of each phase can vary depending on the characteristics of the virus and the public health response. We know there are great concerns about this, and we want you to remain informed. Here are some links to help you stay abreast of the situation, and how to prepare for .

 

Help and information from World Health Organization (WHO):

Information for the United States:

• • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Coronavirus advisory information:

• • World Health Organization

Coronavirus Q&A:

• • World Health Organization

Coronavirus condition overview

(reported cases by country):

• • World Health Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  CDC recommends that older adults or those who have certain medical conditions consider postponing travel.  More Travel Information.

Healthcare Professionals:

Health Care Professionals	Health Care Facilities
Health Departments	Laboratories

How to protect yourself/family:

• • CDC

If you think you are sick:

• • CDC

Resources about travel:

• • CDC

Resources for communities (schools, faith-based organizations, child care, teachers and parents, administrators, colleges and universities, etc):

• • CDC

Cases in the US/Latest Updates:

• • Cases in the US
  • Situation Summary

State and Local Health Department Sites and Governance (find links to your state Health Department here):

• • Public Health Professional Gateway