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#Outbreak Status ##Your Local Information [State drop down menu] Select your region from the drop down to see local resources Washington: King County Seattle & King County Daily 4pm News updates Graphic summary throughout the county of tests, positives, and deaths https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/novel-coronavirus/data-dashboard.aspx Public Health SKC Community Blog Official Insights from Public Health Seattle & King County Staff https://publichealthinsider.com/ Snohomish County Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Center COVID-19 Response The Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) has been activated to focus the community’s resources on combating the spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. https://snohomishcountywa.gov/5589/COVID-19-Response COVID-19 CASE COUNT INFORMATION FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY RESIDENTS The Snohomish Health District is providing updates at approximately 2 p.m daily on case counts in Snohomish County. https://www.snohd.org/499/COVID-19-Case-Count-Info Pierce County Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department COVID-19 Case Status https://www.tpchd.org/healthy-people/diseases/covid-19-pierce-county-cases/
Washington Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19) Washington DOH dashboard regarding statewide testing, cases and deaths, and a candid depiction of the impact of reporting delay https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus UW Virology Lab Testing Data Updated late every day. UW has a significant role in WA state testing. http://depts.washington.edu/labmed/covid19/ Alabama: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) Alaska: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services American Samoa: Department of Public Health Arizona: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-home Arkansas: COVID-19 Arkansas California: COVID-19 Davis Area Colorado: Colorado COVID-19 Updates: Home Connecticut: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) DC: https://coronavirus.dc.gov/ Delaware: Coronavirus - Delaware's Coronavirus Official Website Florida: Home | Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Outbreak FIU NeighborhoodHELP The 311 Contact Center provides a fast, simple and convenient way for information on local government services. https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/home.page
Miami-Dade County Resources for assistance FIU NeighborhoodHELP Resources.pdf Georgia: Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Georgia Department of Public Health Guam: 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Hawaii: State of Hawai'i – Department of Health Idaho:
Illinois: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Indiana: ISDH - Novel Coronavirus: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Iowa: Emerging Health Issues - Novel Coronavirus Kansas: State of Kansas | COVID-19 Updates Kentucky: kycovid19.ky.gov Louisiana: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Maine: Coronavirus Resources Maryland: Maryland Department of Health: Coronavirus Massachusetts: Information on the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) MA COVID-19 Cases, Quarantine and Monitoring https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-cases-quarantine-and-monitoring Boston/Cambridge Area Michigan: Coronavirus - Coronavirus Minnesota: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Mississippi: Coronavirus COVID-19 Missouri: COVID-19 Outbreak | Health & Senior Services Montana: Coronavirus Nebraska: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Nevada: Nevada Health Response: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nevada New Hampshire: Home | COVID-19 New Jersey: New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub New Mexico: Coronavirus Updates | Coronavirus Updates in New Mexico New York: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Department of Health Possibly add some NYC resources North Carolina: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response in North Carolina North Dakota: Coronavirus Northern Mariana Islands: Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation Ohio: Ohio COVID-19 Oklahoma: COVID-19 | Oklahoma State Department of Health | Oregon: Oregon Health Authority | COVID-19 Updates Benton County Benton County coronavirus updates and access to local aid resources https://www.co.benton.or.us/coronavirus Request aid and connect with local volunteer organizations that are responding to the coronavirus outbreak in Benton County https://bentoncounty.recovers.org/ Linn County Request aid and connect with local volunteer organizations that are responding to the coronavirus outbreak in Albany https://albany.recovers.org/ Multnomah County Multnomah County COVID-19 response website https://multco.us/novel-coronavirus-covid-19 Pennsylvania: Coronavirus in Pennsylvania Puerto Rico: CORONAVirus Rhode Island: RI COVID-19 Information South Carolina: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) South Dakota: Coronavirus updates and information Tennessee: Information from TN Dept of Health about the Ongoing Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Texas: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) US Virgin Islands: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Utah: coronavirus | Keeping Utah Informed on the Latest Coronavirus Updates Vermont: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Virginia: Coronavirus West Virginia: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Wisconsin: COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) Wyoming: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) For All States Which States and Cities Have Told Residents to Stay Home NYT article comparing Stay at Home rules and advice. Easy “click on the map” navigation to the state of your choice. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-stay-at-home-order.html Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation Explore hospital bed use, need for intensive care beds, and ventilator use due to COVID-19 based on projected deaths for all 50 US states and District of Columbia https://covid19.healthdata.org/projections US National Level US Centers for Disease Control Situation Reports Updated every few days. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/summary.html New York Times Coronavirus Page (available free during outbreak) (updated frequently) New York Times summary COVID-19 page. https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/coronavirus Coronavirus in the US: Latest Map and Case Count NYT page that tracks coronavirus across the US, including for each state and county. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html Global Level WHO Daily Situation Reports Consistent format, country by country tables, graphs, and summaries of significant developments. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/ Our World in Data - COVID-19 Statistics & Research Continuously updated reporting on casing and testing around the world https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus
Staying Healthy Social Distancing Coronavirus, Social Distancing, and Self-Quarantine An article from Johns Hopkins University about how to practice social distancing https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-social-distancing-and-self-quarantine Flatten the Curve: Dos and Don’ts A list of dos and don’ts to keep you healthy and safe while practicing social distancing https://www.flattenthecurve.com/act-and-prepare/ Masks Surgical masks and N95 respirators are in short supply and should be reserved for healthcare workers or other medical first responders, as recommended by CDC guidance. We have divided our resources into two categories based on this.
Cloth Masks Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19 CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain to slow the spread of the virus. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html Medical Masks Decontamination and Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators A document summarizes research about decontamination of FFRs before reuse. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/decontamination-reuse-respirators.html
Food & Disinfectants Food & Drug Administration FOQ on COVID-19 including food safety and vaccines/treatments https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-frequently-asked-questions Information on disinfectants CNN summary of EPA recommendations https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/05/health/epa-disinfectants-coronavirus-trnd/index.html Full list of EPA disinfectants for coronavirus https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2 Health Conditions & Medications Asthma & Lung Conditions American Lung Association guidance and information for people with lung conditions https://www.lung.org/blog/update-covid-19 CDC information for people with lung conditions https://www.cancer.gov/contact/emergency-preparedness/coronavirus Cancer National Cancer Institute information on coronavirus for patients with cancer https://www.cancer.gov/contact/emergency-preparedness/coronavirus Diabetes American Diabetes Association guidance and FAQ for people with diabetes https://www.diabetes.org/coronavirus-covid-19 Cardiovascular Health American Heart Association advice for patients taking ACE-i and ARBs https://newsroom.heart.org/news/patients-taking-ace-i-and-arbs-who-contract-covid-19-should-continue-treatment-unless-otherwise-advised-by-their-physician Medications FDA guidance on using NSAID (e.g., ibuprofen) medications https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-advises-patients-use-non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory-drugs-nsaids-covid-19 Pregnancy & Families CDC Pregnancy & Breastfeeding https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html March of Dimes: What you need to know about coronavirus impacts on moms and babies https://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know.aspx American Academy of Pediatrics information for families and children https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.aspx Mental Wellbeing Practicing wellness while you stay at home https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/coronavirus-practicing-wellness-while-you-stay-at-home Taking care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/ Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 When Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get some fresh air and vitamin D, stay active, and safely connect with others. While these facilities and areas can offer health benefits, it is important that you follow the linked steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/parks-rec/visitors.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM25771
Financial Wellbeing Student loan information https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus Mortgage assistance https://www.fhfa.gov/Homeownersbuyer/MortgageAssistance/Pages/Coronavirus-Assistance-Information.asp Tax information (including tax relief and extended IRS deadlines) https://www.irs.gov/ Protecting your finances during the coronavirus pandemic - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau https://www.consumerfinance.gov/coronavirus/ If You’re Sick Making Decisions What if I think I’m sick? When should I see a doctor or go to the ER? https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html If I’ve had COVID-19 already, can I be re-infected or am I immune? https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/health/coronavirus-immunity-antibodies.html Should I be tested? CDC information on testing, featuring a Coronavirus Self Checker https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html About Coronavirus Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Information on COVID-19 Symptoms and Precautions https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Modes of transmission of virus causing COVID-19 A scientific brief on the modes of transmission of the virus causing COVID-19 https://www.who.int/news-room/commentaries/detail/modes-of-transmission-of-virus-causing-covid-19-implications-for-ipc-precaution-recommendations Find Local Help National Community Aid Organizations Mutual Aid Hub Find Mutual Aid Networks and other community self-support projects near you. Reach out to these groups directly via the map above to get involved, offer resources, or submit needs requests. https://www.mutualaidhub.org/ C19 Help Squad We’re building a team to help people, families and businesses who have been affected by COVID-19. https://www.c19helpsquad.com/ Seattle Community Resources Seattle Mayor’s Office Community Resources This page contains information and links for City of Seattle programs and services that may be helpful for residents significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also listed are community, county, and state resources that may be helpful to you. https://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19 In The Neighborhood A platform dedicated to supporting Seattleites during the COVID-19 crisis. Share with a person in need, submit a resource, or volunteer your skills to a small business. https://www.intheneighborhood.net/ About Us + Contact Clinical Informatics Research Group University of Washington
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