COVID-19 Health Information (Updated 7/8/23 @ 11:55 am)
RELIABLE RESOURCES
- Covid-19 FAQ - CDC's answers to frequently asked questions
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Administration for Community Living (ACL) - What do older adults and people with disabilities need to know
- CDC COVID-19 Symptoms - to help make decisions & seek appropriate medical care.
- What To Do If You Are Sick - CDC's instructions for those who are ill. Order Free home tests here as well.
FACE COVERINGS & MASKS
- Updated CDC Guidance on Wearing Masks- types of masks, how to wear and protections offered by each.
- CDC Protecting yourself and others-Steps you can take to protect yourself and others.
CLEANING & SAFETY
- Washing Your Hands - CDC's full guide complete with the science behind why and how you need to wash them!
- EPA - Find approved antiviral disinfectants for use against COVID-19
MENTAL HEALTH
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - How to maintain mental health during COVID-19. Includes a guide with FAQs on a variety of topics from managing anxiety and social isolation to accessing health care and medications. Call the NAMI helpline at 800-950-NAMI, email info@nami.org or text "NAMI" to 741741
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) - Managing COVID-19 anxiety
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) coping with stress, and more.
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Various resources for dealing with trauma during a pandemic.
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) - offers support for parents, and a teen mental health section on their Voices of Youth sub-site
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Call 988 or 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
- Disaster Distress Hotline - Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746
- Virtual and in person Support Groups - Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, AL-ANON
FOOD SAFETY
- USDA's FAQ - Covers food, meat products, imports, inspectors, and more.
- Don't forget to wash your hands!
Exercise is also important for your overall health. Check out our At-Home Entertainment page for a list of free online exercise options including yoga and meditation.