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COVID-19
RESOURCES + INFORMATION

COVID-19 WATCH
This page will be frequently updated with vetted, legitimate and up-to-date resources on COVID-19

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RESOURCES FOR HEADING TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM
  • COVID-19 Patient Support Facebook Group
  • Hospital Packing List, Surgimate
  • Medical One Page For Patients, Gage

HOW TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT COVID

LIVE DASHBOARDS:
  • Interactive Map + Dashboard of Global COVID-19 Cases, John Hopkins
  • COVID-19 Updates, Worldometer
LATEST UPDATES + NEWS:
  • NPR: Everything You Need To Know About The Global Coronavirus Crisis and Outbreak
  • REUTERS: Coronavirus Live Events
  • Washington Post: Coronavirus 
  • Aljazeera: Coronavirus Outbreak
  • GermInfo: #1 Site for COVID-19 Info 
SYMPTOMS, INFORMATION + RESOURCES:
  • WHO: World Health Organization: Coronavirus COVID-19
  • CDC: Center For Disease Control + Prevention: COVID-19
  • Aljazeera: Coronavirus Case Count + Information

IF YOU NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE HAS FALLEN ILL OR HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED THERE IS A SUPPORT GROUP ON FACEBOOK
COVID-19 Patient Support Facebook Group
This is a group for patients suffering from COVID-19, concerned they might have it, or simply wanting to learn how to mitigate their risk of getting the virus or flu. Medical professionals in this group volunteer their time to answer questions and provide only evidence information.
JOIN THE COVID19 PATIENT SUPPORT FACEBOOK GROUP
FILL OUT THE MEDICAL ONE PAGER TODAY
Begin filling out a Medical One Pager for each member of your family as soon as possible, so their medical history, any allergies, medication and diagnoses can be communicated with more ease. If symptoms begin, start listing them. The last thing you want to do when you are having trouble breathing or ill is struggle to speak. It's best to highlight any important information prior.
FILL OUT A MEDICAL HISTORY SHEET
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 Testing guidance depends on whether you have symptoms. Learn more about the coronavirus test and how to manage COVID-19:
LEARN MORE AT JOHN HOPKINS MEDICINE

BEST PRACTICES + HEALTHY HABITS KEEP US WELL

We need to save as many lives as we can by staying safe and helping others stay safe across the globe.

STAY INFORMED
  • Interactive Map + Dashboard of Global COVID-19 Cases, John Hopkins
  • COVID-19 Updates, Worldometer

HOME CARE
  • What To Put In A COVID-19 Emergency Home Care Kit

TRAVEL
How Coronavirus Spreads on a Plane and Where Best to Sit, National Geographic

RELATED READING
Naming Coronavirus Patients Would Violate HIPA and Be Dangerous, USA Today

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STAY VIGILANT + FACT CHECK
Half truths, misinformation, anxiety, bias, denial and uncomfortable truths will be common, unfortunately some media are chasing sensational headlines and stories and there are those seeking to take advantage of people, even in these already frightening times.

Please be sure to fact check all of your information
Great resources for checking facts:
  • COVID-19 Expert Reality Check + Top Insights, Global Health Now
  • FactCheck.org 
  • ​PolitiFact


​It is best to practice radical self reliance and community care. Be prepared, self isolate at home as much as possible, maintain distance when interacting and contribute by staying as safe and healthy as much as possible. 

Preventative Measures and Best Practices
According to the CDC, the most important preventative measures include:
  • Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
  • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Staying at home when you are sick
  • Covering your cough/sneeze with a tissue, and throwing the tissue in the trash
  • Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces
  • Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Following the CDC’s recommendations for when to use a facemask

If you feel or exhibit any flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath), please contact your healthcare professional and the CDC at 1-800-232-4636 or www.cdc.gov.

Hospitals are at capacity, it is advised that you only go to the hospital if absolutely necessary. The hospital is the worst place to be when you are sick, but if your condition is severe and you are having an emergency and have called the CDC hotline, it's best to be prepared.

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