We want to educate our patients responsibly about coronavirus and prevent the spread of misinformation. Here is our list of verified resources patients can trust to provide accurate information about COVID-19.
Recommended Checklists:
- How to prepare for a quarantine: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-prepare-for-a-coronavirus-quarantine-what-to-stock-up-on/
- Information on containment zones: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2020/03/first-us-covid-19-containment-zone-ny-51-more-cases-massachusetts
- How to practice “social distancing:” http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/public/php/185/185_factsheet_social_distancing.pdf
- How to cope with social stigma: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/related-stigma.html
Trusted Sites:
CDC:
- Full coronavirus situation summary: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html
- Quick COVID-19 fact sheet: http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
- COVID-19 FAQ: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
WHO:
- Detailed Q&A: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- COVID-19 myth busters: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters
- Up-to-date news releases: https://www.who.int/news-room/releases