The World Health Organization describes coronaviruses as a family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. COVID-19 is a novel virus within the coronavirus family that was first identified in Wuhan, China in December of 2019. The virus was first declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, and since that time, the virus has spread around the world. We know that this may be a concerning time for you and your loved ones and that there are many unknowns. We have compiled resources from Harvard as well as other sources and hope this is a great starting point to answer your questions and ease your fears on a number of topics related to COVID-19.
General Resources:
https://covid19healthliteracyproject.com
https://countway.harvard.edu/covid19
Numbers of Infections and Deaths:
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
Who is at Higher Risk for Coronavirus?
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/if-you-are-at-higher-risk
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/people-at-higher-risk.html
Coronavirus Symptoms:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/covid-19-basics
Coronavirus Transmission:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-covid-spreads.html
https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-transmission-overview#1
Coronavirus and Social Distancing:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-socialize-in-a-pandemic-2020060519996
Coronavirus and Mental Health:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/coping-with-coronavirus
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-and-mental-health/
Coronavirus Prevention:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/preventing-the-spread-of-the-coronavirus
Coronavirus Research and Scientific Literature:
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-research-and-information-from-around-the-school/
https://ccdd.hsph.harvard.edu/covid-19-research/
https://www.brighamandwomens.org/covid-19/covid-19-research-and-innovation
Nutrition and Coronavirus:
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2020/03/25/food-safety-nutrition-and-wellness-during-covid-19/ (English version of food, safety, nutrition and wellness during COVID)
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2020/04/13/pregunte-al-experto-el-rol-de-la-dieta-y-los-suplementos-nutricionales-durante-covid-19/ (Spanish version of food, safety, nutrition and wellness during COVID)
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2020/04/01/ask-the-expert-the-role-of-diet-and-nutritional-supplements-during-covid-19/ (English version of ask the expert the role of diet and nutritional supplements during COVID)
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2020/03/27/seguridad-de-los-alimentos-nutricion-y-bienestar-durante-covid-19/ (Spanish version of ask the expert the role of diet and nutritional supplements during COVID)
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/nutrition-and-immunity/