Many organizations have put together useful information for the public in regard to the current coronavirus pandemic. Some, like the ones from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization, provide information for both health care professionals and consumers. some are intended to help you protect yourself and your family from COVID-19. We have compiled a few representative sites for your information.
MSD Manual Resources
The Manual itself has clear information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
MSD Manual Topic: Coronaviruses and Acute Respiratory Syndromes (COVID-19, MERS, and SARS)
COVID-19 Background Information
Government Resources
These sites have comprehensive COVID-19 Resource pages. From the main pages, users can navigate to more specific information, including those we have selected here.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC website provides what you need to know during this pandemic, including information on how to prepare and protect your family and what to do if you feel sick:
CDC: Protect Yourself from COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
CDC: How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html
CDC: Caring for someone at Home: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/care-for-someone.html
US Food and Drug Administration
The FDA approves drugs and medical devices for sale in the United States. The agency’s COVID-19 information includes information on what drugs are currently approved for treatment.
The World Health Organization tracks global information about the COVID-19 outbreak and how countries around the world are responding.
The National Association of County and City Health Officials provides a handy list of Health Departments to aid people in accessing local information and resources.
Newspapers
Many newspapers are providing readers with COVID-19 resource sections that provide everything from information on local shelter in place regulations to recipes to ideas for entertainment while you can’t leave home.
Other Resources
The Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health has created a series of podcasts covering many aspects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Johns Hopkins Medicine provides useful Coronavirus at a Glance infographics
The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital provides a resource to help parents/guardians support the mental and emotional health of children through the COVID-19 pandemic.
7 Ways to Support Kids and Teens Through the Coronavirus Pandemic
Nemours, a nonprofit children’s health system provides resources about COVID-19 for children and their parents/guardians.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): How to Talk to Your Child - Nemours KidsHealth
Understanding Coronavirus (COVID-19) (for Parents) - Nemours KidsHealth
The National Association of School Psychologists has resources for helping children cope with anxiety and uncertainly and support learning during this situation.
UNICEF, an agency of the United Nations, offers some helpful information for teens and their parents/guardians on managing stress and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic.
NAMI has provided these resources to help people who are experiencing stress and anxiety as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.