We never thought we’d need to create a place to host Information + Resources for a global health emergency, but here we are. We’re ready to adapt and evolve as things with COVID-19, an emerging respiratory disease, progress…and we’re ready to help you do the same! We love our community, in Los Angeles and globally. So we are committed to doing what we can to help! Visit the CDC’s website for all official announcements and information about COVID-19.

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INFORMATION

• COVID-19 CDC Information Index

• NPR Series: The Coronavirus Crisis - Everything You Need to Know About the Global Outbreak

• CDC Recommends Canceling All Events/Gathering Spaces >50 People or More Nationwide, Leaves Local Gov’t to Enforce (3/15)

• LA County Shut Down All Bars, Venues, Clubs, Gyms & Limits Restaurants and Cafes to Take Out/Drive Through Only. Garcetti Announces Moratorium, Renters will Not be Evicted. (3/15 on LA Times)

• Why Social Distancing is Not a Joke/Snow Day (3/15 on Medium)

• Joe Rogan’s In Depth Podcast with infectious disease epidemiology expert ,Michael Osterholm (3/10) Read the Transcript Here

• France’s Minister of Solidarity and Health Says Do Not Use Ibuprofen or other Anti-Inflammatory Medicines to Treat COVID-19, As It Seems to Aggravate the Virus, Making it Fatal for Otherwise Healthy Young People. Use Acetaminophen Instead. (3/14)

• Senate Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package (3/25 on NPR)

• What's Inside The Senate's $2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid Package (3/26 on NPR)

• Read the Official Final CARES Act

• CDC Recommends Wearing a Face Covering to Help Slow Transmission from Potential Asymptomatic Carriers (4/3 on CDC)

Fact Checking Popular Theories/Misinformation

• Snopes - The Coronavirus Collection: Fact-Checking COVID-19

• Support Snopes in Their COVID-19 Fact Checking Efforts

• Don’t Believe This Viral Text About How to Deal With Coronavirus: “The new NCP coronavirus may not show sign of infection for many days…” (3/13 on VICE)

• The Fake Text Message about the “Stafford Act” and a National Quarantine, Explained (3/16 on Vox)

• Partly False Claim: Trump fired entire pandemic response team in 2018 (3/25 on Reuters)

• Viral “Johns Hopkins University COVID Advice” Lacks Credibility (3/30 on Snopes)

• The Origins and Scientific Failings of the COVID-19 ‘Bioweapon’ Conspiracy Theory (4/1 on Snopes)

MORE COMING 4/7!!!

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Coronavirus: Know The Basics (And Wash Your Hands)

(THE FOLLOWING IS FROM NPR)

What is the coronavirus that causes COVID-19?

The name comes from the crownlike spikes the virus has on its surface — "corona" is Latin for "crown." Common human coronaviruses cause mild to moderate upper respiratory symptoms, including the common cold, while more severe types can cause pneumonia and death.

This particular virus, officially known as SARS-CoV-2, is only the third strain of coronavirus known to frequently cause severe symptoms in humans. The other two strains cause Middle East respiratory syndrome and severe acute respiratory syndrome.

What are the symptoms?

The primary symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. Some people also experience fatigue, headaches and, less frequently, diarrhea. Cases can range from mild to moderate to severe. About 80% of cases so far seem to be mild, according to the World Health Organization.

To prevent the coronavirus from spreading, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using a hand sanitizer if soap and water aren't available. The WHO says people should wear face masks only if they're sick or caring for someone who is.

What should I do if I think I'm sick?

If you think you've been exposed to the coronavirus and develop symptoms, call your doctor. Many state and local health departments have set up hotlines to answer questions, so that's another good place to start. It's important that you don't expose others. Call your doctor before you go to the doctor's office so your doctor can take necessary precautions.

How do I protect my home?

Wash your hands as soon as you walk through the door. Avoid sharing personal items such as dishes, cups and utensils. Clean and disinfect "high-touch" surfaces like door handles and cellphones every day.

How does the coronavirus spread?

The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close proximity to one another: within about 6 feet. It spreads primarily through respiratory droplets that are dispersed when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Those droplets can land in the mouth or nose of someone nearby and possibly infect that person.

Does the coronavirus spread through contact with surfaces?

According to the CDC, it may be possible for people to become infected by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly eyes. But experts believe the virus spreads mostly through contact with other people.

How do I self-quarantine? And what does it mean?

The CDC has a guide for caring for yourself at home if you have a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.