• COVID-19 Guidelines for Personal and Social Activities (CDC): Includes dining at a restaurant, hosting gatherings or cook-outs, attending an event or gathering, using gyms or fitness centers.

Center for Disease Control (CDC):

• CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Covers What You Should Know, Situation Updates, Information For and Latest news on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
  • COVID-19 Guidelines for Personal and Social Activities (CDC): Includes dining at a restaurant, hosting gatherings or cook-outs, attending an event or gathering, using gyms or fitness centers.

  • CDC: Holiday Celebrations & Virus Spread Risk. CDC offers the following considerations to help protect individuals, their families, friends, and communities from COVID-19.
    

    • CDC: Considerations for Events and Gatherings. CDC offers the following considerations for enhancing protection of individuals and communities and preventing spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
  • How COVID-19 Spreads (CDC) – updated October 5, 2020. COVID-19 can sometimes be spread by airborne transmission.
  • CDC: Colleges, Universities, and Higher Learning – Plan, Prepare, and Respond. Considerations for operating institutes of higher education | Cleaning and disinfection guidance | Covers Health Considerations and Tools | Information to Plan, Prepare, and Respond | Communication Resources | Guidance for student travel | FAQs for administrators.
  • CDC: Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes. Reopening America requires all of us to move forward together by practicing social distancing and other daily habits to reduce our risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.…This plan…focuses on cleaning and disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and can also be applied to your home.
  • 15 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19): The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America
  • CDC: How to Protect Yourself & Others From COVID-19
  • Watch for Symptoms COVID-19: Coronavirus Watch for Symptoms (CDC)
  • About Quarantine and Isolation (CDC): Isolation and quarantine help protect the public by preventing exposure to people who have or may have a contagious disease. Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick. Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
  • Caring for Someone at Home with COVID-19 (CDC)
  • Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home (CDC): Everyday Steps and Extra Steps When Someone Is Sick
  • About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – CDC: There is an ongoing investigation to determine more about this outbreak. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.
  • Keeping Workplaces, Homes, Schools, or Commercial Establishments Safe — White House Coronavirus Task Force
  • CDC: Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019. Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education.
  • Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  • CDC: Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019
  • Prevention Steps for Close Contacts: If you have had close contact2 with someone who is confirmed to have, or being evaluated for, Coronavirus infection.
  • Travel Related Information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – CDC.
  • When and How to Wash Your Hands (CDC). Hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.
  • CDC: How to Remove Gloves Correctly. To protect yourself, use the following steps to take off gloves.
  • CDC Mobile App: Important Public Health Information 24/7. Download it free today on iOS or Android. Check top left corner for Menu.

Johns Hopkins Hospital:

• Redesigned: Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center: Includes links to the World Map, new COVID-19 United States Cases by County Map & Explore Critical Trends, all in one easy to use location.
• Johns Hopkins Hospital – Mapping 2019-nCoV

The White House:

• Opening Up America Again: White House Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts.
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – White House, CDC, HHS, FEMA: How to Prepare & Protect Yourself, What to Do If You Think You Are Sick, FAQs.

World Health Organization (WHO):

• Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation World Map - World Health Organization (WHO)
  • Coronavirus Outbreak (COVID-19) - (WHO): information and guidance from WHO regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Please visit this page for daily updates.
  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public: Videos (WHO)

Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA):

• COVID-19: What You Need to Know – Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): the latest COVID-19 developments providing links to guidance from government health authorities and the World Health Organization, journal articles and more.

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

• Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)
  • IHME COVID-19 US state-by-state projections
  • IHME COVID-19 model FAQs
  • IHME COVID-19 resources

Environmental Protection Agency:

• Key EPA Resources on the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Includes Information on Disinfectants, Federal COVID-19 resources, FAQs.

American College Health Association (ACHA):

• Considerations for Reopening Institutions of Higher Education in the COVID-19 Era (American College Health Association )
• Preparing for COVID-19 - American College Health Association (ACHA)
  • Outbreak of COVID-19 - American College Health Association (ACHA)

Mayo Clinic:

• Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Mayo Clinic: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Medline Plus:

• COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) from MedlinePlus: resources that describe the symptoms, testing, risks, and how you can protect yourself and your family.
• What Is the Difference Between Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting? (MedlinePlus): Some people think that disinfecting is same thing as cleaning or sanitizing. But they are actually different.

Military Health System:

• Military Health System – Coronavirus: DOD will closely coordinate with our interagency partners to ensure accurate and timely information is available and encourage all appropriate measures are taken to limit the virus' spread.

National Institutes of Health:

• NIH Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Resources from the National Institutes of Health covering Severity, Risk Assessment, CDC Response and Recommendations.

National Safety Council:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA:

• Coronavirus COVID – Employee Health and Safety Information (Occupational Safety and Health Administration – OSHA):  includes links to guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and infection with, the novel coronavirus—now officially named COVID-19.

Public Health Emergency: Mission of the HHS Office

• Public Health Emergency: The mission of the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is to save lives and protect Americans from 21st century health security threats.
  • COVID-19: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Public Health Emergency): HHS & Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR).

 Scripps Research:

• Mutated Coronavirus Shows Significant Boost in Infectivity (Scripps Research): COVID-19-causing viral variant taking over in the United States and Europe now carries more functional, cell-binding spikes. A tiny genetic mutation in the SARS coronavirus 2 variant circulating throughout Europe and the United States significantly increases the virus’ ability to infect cells, lab experiments performed at Scripps Research show.

U of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research:

• CIDRP Novel Coronavirus Resource Center: U of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy new online resource center to educate the public about the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19.

Ohio Department of Health:

• COVID-19 – Ohio Department of Health: Everything you need to know to prepare for, and protect yourself from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Information for Families and Individuals |Healthcare Providers and Local Health Districts | Employers and Employees.
  • Ohio Statewide Mask Order Beginning on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m. Governor DeWine announced that a statewide mask mandate will go into effect for citizens living in all 88 Ohio counties beginning on Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 p.m.,
  • Ohio COVID-19 Travel Advisory — Protecting Against COVID-19 (Created July 22, 2020). Those entering Ohio after travel to states reporting positive testing rates of 15% or higher for COVID-19 are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days.
  • Ohio's Public Health Advisory Alert System: a color-coded system designed to supplement existing statewide orders through a data-driven framework to assess the degree of the virus’ spread and to engage and empower individuals, businesses, communities, local governments, and others in their response and actions.
  • OH Gov. Dewine’s Stay At Home Order Frequently Asked Questions.

Washington - Dept. of Health:

• Home Isolation Guidance for Novel Coronavirus: What to do if you have confirmed 2019-nCoV infection, or are being evaluated for 2019-nCoV infection, and are being cared for at home.

Yale Environmental Health & Safety:

• COVID-19: Cleaning Computers and Electronics for All Users (Yale Environmental Health & Safety). Safety guidance on how to clean computers, computer accessories, touchscreen devices and electronics that are considered high-touch items.

Catholic Health Association of the United States

MyCatholicDoctor:

• MyCatholicDoctor.com: Coronavirus. What you need to know about Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

The National Catholic   Center

• The National Catholic Bioethics Center: Conducts research, consultation, publishing and education to promote human dignity in health care and the life sciences, and derives its message directly from the teachings of the Catholic Church.
  • NCBC Resources on COVID-19: Articles and essays on points to consider, such as, "Moral Choices When Not All Can Be Saved."
  • COVID-19 FAQ – The National Catholic Bioethics Center.

Inside Higher Ed:

• A Generation Defined by the Pandemic (InsideHigherEd): A new survey about student experiences during the fall semester and the coronavirus pandemic found that stress, anxiety and loneliness were their overriding concern.
• Scenario Planning for Coronavirus (InsideHigherEd): Frequently used in military situations, it can help college and university leaders during this uncertain time, writes Paul N. Friga, who presents a high-level scenario analysis and some recommended actions.
• Coronavirus and Higher Education (InsideHigherEd): Roundup of news about how higher education is coping with initial U.S. impacts of the coronavirus outbreak, and how colleges are preparing for a dizzying array of likely disruptions.
• What Katrina Taught Us About Online Delivery (InsideHigherEd), March 11, 2020. In 2005, more than 120 U.S. universities came to the aid of some 20 colleges and universities that had been impacted by Hurricane Katrina through shared online classes. There is much discussion now about continuing the delivery of the curriculum in instances where the new coronavirus may disrupt traditional campus offerings.

FORBES:

• 5 Climate Skepticism Tactics Emerging With Coronavirus (FORBES): The disease, coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19, is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.…However, it is also interesting to watch some familiar tactics being injected into the discussion.

NBC Health News:

• What is the coronavirus? Here's what we know about it. Here's what to know about the new Coronavirus, which causes a disease called COVID-19.
• Coronavirus Self-Quarantine 101 (NBC): According to NBC News, quarantine means "physically separating a person." It's less severe than isolation, which may be done in a hospital and may last longer. Under quarantine you can still interact with your family and move around your home.

New York Times:

• The Coronavirus Outbreak (NY Times): Providing free access to the most important news and useful guidance on the coronavirus outbreak to help readers understand the pandemic.
  • Tracking Every Coronavirus Case in the U.S.: Full Map (NY Times).

National Association of Manufacturers – NAM:

• Coronavirus Resources (National Association of Manufacturers – NAM): Includes Federal Government Response | OSHA Employee Health and Safety | DHS Pandemic Planning | Customs and Border Protection.

Mental Health & Wellness:

• Pope Francis: Urbi et Orbi Blessing in Light of Coronavirus. Pope Francis on March 27, 2020, asked of the world the question Jesus asked of the apostles who cowered in fear in a storm-seized boat on the Sea of Galilee: "Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?" Watch Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi amid coronavirus pandemic (EWTN).
• ‘FACE COVID’: How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis by Dr Russ Harris (PDF). ‘FACE COVID’ is a set of practical steps for responding effectively to the Corona crisis, using the principles of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
• "Between panic and disregard: How to find prudence," Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR | Aleteia | March 25, 2020. For those of us in the "elderly" category, we have to make sure our precautions aren’t causing extra harm.
• Boxed In: COVID-19 and Your Mental Health (EverydayHealth): Experts share their insights on managing mental and emotional health in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic.
• COVID-19 and Coping with Anxiety: In the age of COVID, we have so many unknowns swirling around us, which complicates things further for those of us with anxiety.
• COVID-19 — Substance Abuse, and Addiction Treatment in the United States: The ongoing global pandemic, government lockdowns, job loss, financial stress, and lack of access to support resources have contributed to increased problems with substance abuse and addiction.

Miscellaneous:

• Coronavirus Small Business Issues and Solutions Guide (Chamber of Commerce): In order to aid and inform owners of small businesses, we’ve compiled this comprehensive guide to coronavirus issues and solutions.
• 'Half-Masking' May Increase Coronavirus Risk: A study out of the University of North Carolina (UNC) published in the journal Cell suggested the novel coronavirus tends to first penetrate and infect the nasal cavity and in some cases can be aspirated into the lungs, where it can progress to pneumonia.
• How Can I Spot Misinformation about the Coronavirus and COVID-19? (University of Toronto Libraries): The next time someone shares a COVID-19 ‘fact’ via text or social media, verify it before you share it!
• CHICAGO (Reuters) – Scientists Just Beginning to Understand the Many Health Problems Caused by COVID-19 – June 26, 2020: Scientists are only starting to grasp the vast array of health problems caused by the novel coronavirus, some of which may have lingering effects on patients and health systems for years to come, according to doctors and infectious disease experts.
• "The Sober Math Everyone Must Understand about the Pandemic": Jason S Warner, March 16, 2020. Issue One: Social Norms Are Powerful Motivators and Getting in the Way of People Taking the Right Steps in Response to the Pandemic: One of the current problems with addressing the pandemic is the social pressures of taking action today. It’s awkward, and feels like an over-reaction. The reason it feels like an overreaction is that most people OVERWEIGHT the currently reported cases and inherently UNDERWEIGHT the mathematics of how the virus is spreading and what will happen in about 30 days time. This is because our brains tend to think linearly as opposed to logarithmically.
• Air Purifiers & Coronavirus (AlenCorp Blog) March 13, 2020. A straightforward look at the complexities of capturing viruses. With the global outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many are wondering whether air purifiers can help combat airborne viruses.

COVID-19 & Resources for Spiritual Nourishment