Pandemic Resources And Tools
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
What You Should Know:
- How It Spreads
- Symptoms
- Prevention & Treatment
- What to Do If You Are Sick
- Stigma and Resiliency
- COVID-19 FAQs
Printable resources fron the CDC:
- Share Facts about COVID-19
- What You Need to Know
- What To Do If You Are Sick
- Stop the Spread of Germs [Poster]
- Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 [Poster]
- CDC Protects and Prepares Communities
Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities:
- At Home
- At Childcare and K-12 Schools
- At Colleges and Universities
- At Work
- Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
- Large Community Events/Mass Gatherings
- Healthcare Settings
- First Responders
What is the Federal Government Doing in Response to COVID-19?
Health and Safety
- Administration for Community Living offers information for older adults, and people with disabilities.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is studying the virus worldwide and helping communities respond locally. Check the CDC’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page for news and guidance.
- Department of Energy is researching COVID-19 at the National Labs.
- Department of Labor has information for employers and workers on preparing workplaces, and responding to COVID-19 in the workplace.
- Environmental Protection Agency has information about disinfectants that can kill COVID-19 and water safety.
- Food and Drug Administration is <a href="https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/mcm-issues/novel... with the medical industry to develop vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tests. For healthcare professionals, they offer FAQ's about diagnostic testing.
- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is developing new medical treatments.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture answers questions about food safety and pets.
Travel and Transportation
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers guidance for air travelers.
Scams and Fraud
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has tips to avoid scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has COVID-19 scam information, and is taking action against companies marketing fraudulent COVID-19 treatments.
Housing
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued guidance for public housing authorities, landlords, shelters, non-profits, grantees and stakeholders.
Federal Building Status and National Parks
- Defense Acquisition University posted university facility and class status.
- Department of Defense posted facility status for the National Capital Region.
- General Services Administration offers advice for federal tenant agencies and lessors.
- National Archives posted the status of National Archive facilities.
- National Park Service posted the status of National Parks.
- National Science Foundation has posted updates on facilities, meetings, and the grant submission process.
- U.S. Northern Command status updates.
International Cooperation
- Department of State is working with international governments to combat COVID-19, and has also issued travel advisories.
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing funding to international organizations to combat COVID-19.
Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is monitoring cybersecurity threats and risk.
Information and Guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO):
- Coronavirus landing page
- Online training as a weapon to fight the new coronavirus
- Emerging respiratory viruses, including COVID-19: Introduction [Online Course](You will need to sign up for a free OpenWHO account)
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
- Protect Yourself
- Your Questions Answered
- Travel Advice
- Situation Reports
- Media Resources
- Technical Guidance
- Research and Development
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
World Health Organization:
- Pandemic Preparedness Homepage
- Essential steps for developing or updating a national pandemic influenza preparedness plan [March 2018]
- A checklist for pandemic influenza risk and impact management [2018 Update]
