LibGuides: Covid-19 (Novel coronavirus): Covid-19

Johns Hopkins: Online Dashboard (and additional COVID-19 maps available)

Please note, this is an image is a screenshot from March 31, 2020 at approximately 7:34 a.m. eastern US time. It is not a live update--please click the image for an updated map.

Mobile Friendly Dashboard
Viewing this on a cell phone? Click this link to go to a cell phone friendly version of the John Hopkins COVID-19 Outbreak map.
Johns Hopkins: Mapping 2019-nCoV
Explanation of the Online Dashboard.
Online Dashboard Map: Real Time 2019-nCoV Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE
In response to this ongoing public health emergency, we developed an online dashboard (static snapshot shown below) to visualize and track the reported cases on a daily timescale.
nCoV2019
Created by a 17 year old, this is another website tracking the COVID-19 data. What is nice about this one, you can see data state by state.

NPR Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

(please click the image to go to current map)

The Corona Map: Visualizing the Data

This map gives you historical data of the pandemic. Please note this is not a live map, please click on the map to go to the live version. To read more about it, visit the map's explanation. (image from 3/19/20 at 7:50 a.m. eastern)

Explaining Coronavirus to Kids

COVID-19 Explained for Kids

A simple but effective way of talking with younger students, children, or siblings.

Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent's Resource
From the National Association of School Psychologists, this link will help parents find guidelines and suggestions on how to discuss COVID-19 with your children.
7 WAYS TO HELP KIDS COPE WITH CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ANXIETY
Advice from the Children's Hospital of Orange County, from a pediatric psychologist

Symptoms: What to Look For; Incubation Period; and Asymptomatic Spreading

Symptoms for COVID-19, the Flu, Allergies, and the Common Cold Compared

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Incubation Period
It is estimated that the incubation period for the virus is 4.5 to nearly 6 days for a majority (95%) of people and up to 15.6 days for outliers. (see link above for exact details)
Passing COVID-19 Even if Asymptomatic, is Possible
There have been verified cases of people transmitting COVID-19 while they have been asymptomatic (not display symptoms themselves).
How to Help Limit the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Washington Post graphic showing simple steps individuals can take to lower their risk and slow the pandemic

How to Protect Yourself

CDC: How to Protect Yourself and Others
CDC information page about protecting yourself and others from COVID-19

Why Are Places Closing? Flattening the Curve and What Americans Can Do to Help

Dr. Anthony Fauci on What Americans Can do to Limit Pandemic’s Harm (March 20, 2020)
From PBS, this link will take you to the video and transcript of Dr. Fauci's expert information on what we can do.

Flattening the Curve: What Does that Mean?

Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Studios, NBA, NHL, College Basketball tournaments and even some school districts are starting to shut down. What is the point of this?

Why Outbreaks Like Coronavirus spread exponentially and How to "Flatten the Curve"

from The Washington Post from March 14, 2020

How Does Social Distancing Save Lives?

from PBS News Hour, March 13, 2020

New Hampshire Information

Please note, the image is a screenshot from May 6 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m. eastern US time. It is not a live update--please click the image for an updated map.

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Up-to-date information of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as it impacts New Hampshire.

John Stark Regional High School Information

John Stark Regional High School Updates

Information specific to our school district.

Local Area Updates (Monadnock Region)

Essential Businesses Defined by State

COVID-19 Coronavirus in New Hampshire: What you need to know (WMUR)
Listing of all the Governor's mandates in a timeline format as well as updates on COVID-19 infection numbers in New Hampshire.
Concord Monitor Coronavirus Coverage
Local area COVID-19 pandemic coverage.
Town of Weare New Hampshire
Local information for the town of Weare, New Hampshire.
Town of Henniker New Hampshire
This page will be updated regularly to keep Henniker residents and visitors informed of how COVID-19 is impacting the Town of Henniker.
Union Leader Coronavirus Coverage
COVID-19 Business Resources
The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) is actively monitoring the evolving situation with regard to the threat the coronavirus.
New Hampshire Public Radio Coronavirus Coverage
Governor answers more questions about coronavirus crisis (March 27, 2020)
Governor Announces Stay at Home order and Remote Learning extension until May 4 (March 26, 2019)
Stay at home will NOT close borders and it goes into effect at 11:59 Friday (March 27)
Grocery stores detail steps to protect shoppers, staff from COVID-19 (March 25, 2020)

World Health Organization: Coronavirus video

Additional Coronavirus Videos

Want to Help? Make a Face Mask

Combating Misinformation (Mythbusters and How to Tell What's Reliable)

World Health Organization: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the Public: Myth Busters

Click the photo to read additional mythis including cold water, UV light, and more.

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) advice for the public: Myth busters
What is safe and not safe?
The 8 Best Fact-Checking Sites for Finding Unbiased Truth
7 Ways to Avoid Misinformation During the Coronavirus Pandemic
CDC: Share Facts about COVID-19
A downloadable PDF from the CDC listing facts to help dispel the rumors.

Interactive COVID-19 Map

New Hampshire COVID-19 Hotline

Granite Staters can call 2-1-1 or 1-866-444-4211 for information and to get next steps if you are presenting signs for COVID-19.

Contact Me!

Sarah Gross

Databases: Your Access to Reliable Information

Coronavirus Information Websites

National Institute of Health COVID-19
In the US, the NIH is the federal focal point for medical research.
US Dept. of Labor: Coronavirus
The information includes links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and infections with, 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
WHO: Novel Coronavirus 2019
On this website you can find information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019.
Center for Disease Control: 2019 novel coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
Science News: Coronavirus
Your most pressing questions about the new coronavirus, answered.
New York Times Coronavirus Coverage
Anyone can access the COVID-19 coverage from the New York Times, as they are keeping it available to all.
Time Magazine: Coronavirus search
All search results are about coronavirus.
Australian government department of health: Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Find out more about novel coronavirus.
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control: Communicable Disease Threats Report
The ECDC Communicable Disease Threats Report (CDTR) is a weekly bulletin for epidemiologists and health professionals on active public health threats
CIDRAP
The Center for Infectious Diseases Research and Policy (University of Minnesota)

Pandemics, Epidemics, Endemics

WHO: Disease outbreaks
Wikipedia: Epidemic
Health.com: Epidemic Vs. Pandemic: What Exactly Is the Difference?
Wikipedia: Pandemic
WHO: What is a pandemic?
Britannica: Epidemic
What is an epidemic? Britannica can be read at 3 different reading levels.

General Government/NGO Websites

Daily News Links

Health Websites

Medline Plus
You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations.
Health Finder: A to Z
U.S. department of health and human service. Browse the categories, choose a population or use the a to z search.
Mayo Clinic: Diseases and Conditions
One of the premiere hospitals in America. Search for the disorders or disease using the a to z search.

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