Getting information from trusted sources regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is essential for preparation. Find the most up-to-date information from the resource links below.
Symptoms & Testing
Symptoms and Testing:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/index.html
COVID-19 Screening Tool:
https://www.apple.com/covid19/
Rumor Control
Rumor Control:
https://www.fema.gov/Coronavirus-Rumor-Control
Stress & Coping
Stress and Coping:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
Travel
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
Personal Protection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Shortages:
https://astho.org/COVID-19/PPE-Shortages/
How to Make Your Own Face masks:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
PPE Decontamination and Reuse:
https://www.astho.org/COVID-19/Optimizing-PPE-Supplies/
Information for Businesses
Free Strategic Communication Consultation:
https://www.summitet.com/strategic-communications-covid19
Free COVID Stock Images and Videos:
https://www.shutterstock.com/explore/covid19-resources
Interim Guidance for Business:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-business-response.html
Risk Communication and Community Engagement
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance/risk-communication-and-community-engagement
Canned Advertising Messages
http://coronavirus.adcouncilkit.org/
Health Department Communication Resources
https://astho.informz.net/ASTHO/data/images/CRC_brochure_1.19.pdf
Risk Communications Guide: Questions and Key Messages
https://www.astho.org/COVID-19/Q-and-A/
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Best Practice for Remote Workers:
https://staysafeonline.org/press-release/ncsa-encourages-coronavirus-vigilance/
Higher Education
Crisis Leadership and the Higher Education Response
https://evolllution.com/managing-institution/operations_efficiency/crisis-leadership-and-the-higher-education-response-to-the-covid-19-outbreak/
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