LibGuides: **COVID-19**: Resources for the Public

Staying Up to Date

Information about COVID-19 is constantly evolving as we learn more. These resources will offer regular updates to help you stay informed of any changes to guidelines.

CDC Coronavirus News updates
All the CDC updates from most newest to oldest.
FAQs on Protecting Yourself from COVID-19 Aerosol Transmission
The goal of these FAQs is to provide information to the general public in an efficient manner about how to prevent aerosol transmission of COVID-19, with the hope that this will allow more informed decision making by individuals or organizations. All of this information has been posted in Twitter and other forums, but can be difficult to find. Having multiple experts working together, and having the ability to update this information also improves its quality. These FAQs represent our best understanding at this time, and should always be similar or more stringent than information provided by CDC, WHO, and most regional & local health authorities. If your authority has a more stringent guideline than discussed here, follow that more stringent guideline.

CDC Coronavirus RSS feed

Prevention

Below are commonly-asked questions related to COVID-19; each is linked to answers from reputable, authoritative sources.

What is the coronavirus?

What is COVID-19?
How do I prevent community spread?

How do I prepare for COVID-19 in a university setting?

How do I prepare for COVID-19 at home?

How do I prepare for COVID-19 at work?

What do I do if I catch COVID-19?

More resources:

Harvard Health Publishing has a helpful article with answers to many commonly-asked questions.
CDC's Frequently Asked Questions

CDC: When and How to Use Masks
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly.
COVID-19 Health Literacy Project
"We create and translate accessible COVID-19 information into different languages to help all patients know when, and how, to seek care. Our materials are created in collaboration with Harvard Health Publishing."

Includes materials for children!
General Guideslines for Prevention and Treatment
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory disease.
Get your household ready for COVID-19
"This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will update this interim guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available."
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Fighting Products
A list of products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims, maintained by the American Chemistry Council Center for Biocide Chemistries (CBC)
Virginia Department of Health - Checklist for Individuals and Families
"This checklist will help you to take steps to lessen the impact of a severe coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on you and your family. Many of these steps are good advice to help you and your family during any disaster, like an earthquake or flood."
Preventing COVID-19 in Communities
"Protect yourself and your community from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses like coronavirus disease 2019. Everyone has a role to play in getting ready and staying healthy."

This guide includes information for households, workplaces, schools, large gatherings, and more.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

Source: CDC Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Guide.

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