Resources for Library Patrons regarding the Corona Virus (COVID-19)
- Important Vaccination Information
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
- State and Local Information
- Masks and Hand Washing Information
- Health and Safety
- Public Health Organizations
- Children and Coronavirus
- Travel Information
Important Vaccination Information
- COVID Vaccines and Safety: What the Research Says (Nature.com)
- Vaccinefinder.org – Vaccine Finder is a free, online service where users can search for locations that offer vaccinations.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Resources and information on the COVID-19 pandemic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other government agencies. Includes information on how to protect yourself and others.
- Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic (World Health Organization)
- Coronavirus Advice for Public (World Health Organization)
Information from the Town of Essex
- https://www.essexct.gov/ – Click the “Health Alerts” tab for links to CDC and Department of Public Health Guidance
- SaferEssex Emergency Alert Signup
Information from the State of Connecticut
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Connecticut Emergency Alerting and Notification Systems
- Travel Advisory for Connecticut During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Connecticut Law about Quarantine
- Emergency Orders Issued by the Governor and State of Connecticut
Masks and Hand Washing Information
- Hand Washing (From the CDC)
Health and Safety
Connecticut State Department of Public Health: Emergency Preparedness Checklist
- Coronavirus: The Fake Health Advice You Should Ignore (BBC)
- Why outbreaks like coronavirus spreak exponentially, and how to “flatten the curve” (Washington Post)
- The New Coronavirus Can Live On Surfaces For 2-3 Days (NPR)
- Resources for People with Disabilities on COVID-19 (American Association of Health and Disability)
- COVID-19 Resources (National Federation of the Blind)
Children and Coronavirus
- Helping Children Cope with Frightening News (Child Mind Institute)
- Talking to Kids About the Corona Virus (Child Mind Institute)
- What Kids Want To Know About Coronavirus: An Original Comic : Goats and Soda (National Public Radio)
- Education Dept. Makes Changes To Standardized Tests, Student Loans Over Coronavirus (National Public Radio)
Travel Information
- Travel Advisories (US Department of State)