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This is a list of website and documents that provide assistance and good information to people during this difficult time.

COVID Explained. WHO-Coronavirus disease 2019. CDC-Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) NIH-Coronavirus (COVID-19) Loading Skip to main content Site Menu COVID-19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation.

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Get the latest public health information from CDC: Get the latest research information from NIH: Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. FAS COVID-19 Ask a Scientist. COVID-19 Update; 3/14/2020. A Message From Concerned Physicians. – Michael Leavitt Why are we writing this?

COVID-19 Update; 3/14/2020. A Message From Concerned Physicians

The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a point where containment is no longer possible. The COVID-19 threat is real, and rapidly getting worse. Many of you are very nervous, some are unsure of the validity of the information you are reading. As physician leaders, we felt it was important to craft a resource you can rely on as being scientifically accurate and one which contains as much actionable information and guidance as possible. Accurate, actionable information during an epidemic can save lives. Coronavirus-myths. As the novel coronavirus continues to infect people around the world, news articles and social media posts about the outbreak continue to spread online.

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Unfortunately, this relentless flood of information can make it difficult to separate fact from fiction — and during a viral outbreak, rumors and misinformation can be dangerous. Here at Live Science, we've compiled a list of the most pervasive myths about the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, the disease it causes, and explained why these rumors are misleading, or just plain wrong. Myth: Face masks can protect you from the virus. State Links to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information/Data Portals/Resource Centers From State Governments and District of Columbia. Filed by Gary Price on March 8, 2020 Below find a spreadsheet containing a list of DIRECT links to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pages/portals/resource centers/etc. from each state government and the District of Columbia.

State Links to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information/Data Portals/Resource Centers From State Governments and District of Columbia

A PDF version is available here. Additional Coronavirus/COVID-19 Reports, Documents, Resources (via infoDOCKET Collection)Global in Scope. COVID-19 #CoronaVirus Infographic Datapack. COVID-19 #Coronavirus latest data visualized.

COVID-19 #CoronaVirus Infographic Datapack

You are welcome to use this graphic in any way you please. » Flattening the Curve (NY Times) and interactive (Washington Post) » World Health Organisation dashboard » All the data in detail (Our World in Data) » How does Corona virus compare with flu? (NY Times) » Coronavirus is very different to Spanish flu (NY Times) » See our beautiful infographic books » Learn how to create impactful infographics & visualisations: online seminars » All our graphics. FactCheck-A Guide to Our Coronavirus Coverage. Today we launched a new Coronavirus Coverage page to help readers navigate our website and more easily find the articles they want to read.

FactCheck-A Guide to Our Coronavirus Coverage

The landing page provides a list of our latest stories — those published in the past seven days — our most popular political fact-checking stories, our most popular stories debunking viral misinformation and a list of other resources on the coronavirus. We will continue to update the page when we publish new articles. As news of the new coronavirus pandemic has dominated headlines, it also has sparked a steady stream of false and misleading claims, social media deceptions and conspiracy theories. Our staff, including our SciCheck writer, social media team and political writers, has produced a wealth of information in response. Food Safety and Coronavirus: A Comprehensive Guide. [Photographs: Shutterstock] Editor’s Note: We are regularly updating this article to reflect emerging findings and virologist-vetted recommendations.

Food Safety and Coronavirus: A Comprehensive Guide

Last updated March 30, 2020. As the father of a young toddler, the son of two senior parents in the at-risk age group, and the chef/partner of a restaurant that up until recently employed a few dozen people and fed hundreds on any given night, knowing what is and isn't safe in the current environment is of the utmost importance to me, especially as it relates to food and dining. Like many densely populated metropolitan areas, the Bay Area is now on complete lockdown. How to safely receive deliveries during COVID-19 pandemic. How to Disinfect Everything: Coronavirus Home Cleaning Tips. EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19. WASHINGTON (March 5, 2020) — Today, the U.S.

EPA Releases List of Disinfectants to Use Against COVID-19

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a list of EPA-registered disinfectant products that have qualified for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. “Using the correct disinfectant is an important part of preventing and reducing the spread of illnesses along with other critical aspects such as hand washing,” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. “There is no higher priority for the Trump Administration than protecting the health and safety of Americans.

DIY Cloth Face Mask : 8 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables. UPDATE 5This update is care of two wonderful DIY folks from this community:1.

DIY Cloth Face Mask : 8 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables

Since printers tend to slightly shrink or enlarge documents, and since one size mask does not fit all, Winko has created scalable vector based files! More info about this in step 1. Protect yourself financially from the impact of the coronavirus. If you have trouble paying your bills, or loans, or paying on time, there may be a number of options to help, especially if you reach out early to your lenders or creditors.

Protect yourself financially from the impact of the coronavirus

Contact your lenders and loan servicers If you’re not able to pay your bills on time, contact your lenders and servicers to let them know about your situation. Being behind on your payments can have a lasting impact on your credit. The CFPB and other financial regulators have encouraged financial institutions to work with their customers to meet their community needs. List of Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak.

Send Us Additional Resources Updated 3/19/2020 at 2:09pm ET. CERF+ Emergency Relief Fund Artists who have suffered from a recent, career threatening emergency, such as an illness, accident, fire or natural disaster, can apply for funding. CERF+ also has a list of resources centered around the pandemic. More info Freelance Artist Resources A list of resources specifically designed to serve freelance artists, and those interested in supporting the independent artist community, including actors, designers, producers, technicians, stage managers, musicians, and more. Unemployment Benefits Services.

Technology Requirements Recommended browsers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari. Click on the respective link to download the latest free version upgrade. In Internet Explorer version 8 or higher, the Content Advisor must be disabled to access TWC's Internet systems. If you try to logon but receive the message, "The system has logged you off. Please logon again to access the requested page Privacy Information. GET SHIFT DONE. SBA Disaster Loan Covid 19 – TDEM. WHEREAS, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been recognized globally as a contagious respiratory virus; and WHEREAS, as of March 13, 2020, there are more than 30 confirmed cases of COVID-l 9 located in multiple Texas counties; and.

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Resources for chefs and restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic - We Are Chefs. S the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the world, we all find ourselves in an unexpected and unprecedented situation. The restaurant industry is being hit especially hard by new restrictions that have been put in place all over the U.S. to help contain the spread of the virus. The sudden cancellations of events and forced closures of restaurants, bars, schools, and other establishments has left almost everyone wondering, “What now?”. While the news is rapidly changing, and there are more unknowns than certainties right now, the American Culinary Federation wants to be a resource for everyone in this strange time. The good news is, we are all in this together. Chefs are notoriously resilient creatures, and while no one can tell right now how long the effects of the pandemic will ripple through our lives, there is no doubt that our industry will survive this.

Life on the other side of the lock downs and quarantines will probably look different. Financial assistance: U.S. U.S. 12 Famous Museums Offering Virtual Tours. 13 zoos that offer live streams - see giraffes, koalas, pandas, tigers, penguins & more. Pirates, how good does it sound being able to stay in your pjs and watch some really cute animals live? We brought you a list of virtual museums now we have found 13 fab zoos and aquariums that offer live streams of their animals.

Zoo's may be closed or we are unable to visit due to being on a lock down so the next best thing is watching them live and see what they are up to in real time. There are many zoo's across the world offering this service giving you the opportunity to see some animals that you may not usually get to see as they are not in a zoo near you. 15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home. This article has been updated as of March 16, 2020. NPR Live Virtual Concerts Calendar. Stay at Home Online Music Festival - STAY AT HOME. Announcing Live-Streamed Concert Database — Classical Music Communications. In our brave new world of social distancing, live-streamed concerts are becoming the new norm and a prime source of cultural entertainment. With that in mind, Classical Music Communications is excited to share this collaborative database of concerts that are offered live on the internet.

View the embedded document below, or visit directly. If you’re a musician, presenter, or just know of a concert that you don’t see included here, you can add the info on this form and it will automatically be added to the database: Latimes-Deep listening in the time of Coronavirus. What’s your favorite album?

When was the last time you listened — actually listened — to it from start to finish? With intention, like you were watching a movie or reading a novel. Clear your schedule for the next three hours. Choose three full albums, whether from your collection or your streaming service of choice. Put them in an ordered queue as though you were programming a triple feature. Audible-Stories. Storyline Online.

Coronavirus Outbreak Leads to Over 450 Manga Volumes Released Online for Free. Netflix Party. How to play Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop RPGs online. Humans are at their best when they’re working together to solve a common problem. 10 University Art Classes You Can Take for Free Online. Stuck at home? Take free drawing classes from famous illustrators. YMCA launches free online classes for at-home exercise. YMCA wants to make sure people stuck at home due to the COVID-19 outbreak can still get the exercise they need.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties announced Wednesday the launch of more than 60 free online exercises classes and youth programs to “support the health and well-being of the community,” the organization said in a press release. Use Your Time in Isolation to Learn Everything You've Always Wanted To: Free Online Courses, Audio Books, eBooks, Movies, Coloring Books & More. "I have never let my schooling interfere with my education. " Mark Twain may or may not have actually said that, but either way the sentiment resonates — and with a new strength now, since schools have closed all over the world in an attempt to halt the spread of the pandemic coronavirus. Declutter Your Entire House in 30 Days - Love and Marriage. Get your whole house clutter free in just one month! Ten Ways to Be Super-Productive While at Home with (Digital) Help From the Library - Libraries 2020.

A list of free, online, boredom-busting resources! – ChatterPack.