06 Apr COVID-19 Sources You Can Trust
During public health emergencies, business leaders need to stay informed. As COVID-19 rapidly spreads and our local communities, government and business leaders rally to respond, finding trustworthy sources with the most up-to-date and reliable information is more important than ever.
Click on the headers below for some of the best sources covering Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
For reliable information about the COVID-19 pandemic, a good place to start is America’s leading national public health institution: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They provide hundreds of resources and best practices for stopping the spread of Coronavirus, including a helpful list of FAQs.
Pay close attention to their latest announcements, like their guidance on cancelling or postponing any mass gatherings, while their section of ‘Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers’ will be valuable to any companies planning their Coronavirus strategy.
World Health Organization
Viruses don’t respect borders, which means that any successful fight against Coronavirus will take a global effort. Coordinating this response is the job of the World Health Organization (WHO), a specialist agency of the United Nations. On March 11, 2020, they officially declared the COVID-19 crisis a pandemic.
The World Health Organization’s daily press briefings offer a reliable way to keep up with the spread of the disease, and the actions and strategies being taken to stop it across the world.
National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) website provides scientific deep-dives into how COVID-19 and similar diseases work. These resources are regularly updated in line with the latest research.
Within the NIH, another good resource to follow is their sub-organization—the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases—headed by prominent immunologist Dr. Anthony Fauci.
State Authorities
While the fight is global, often the most relevant information for employees and employers is local. CNN has prepared a thorough list of every state health department Coronavirus website. You should also track information from your local governor, for any possible new regulations or curfews in your state.
Many regions or cities are also offering both localized health information and advice for businesses and employees affected by Coronavirus.
Small Business Administration
Small businesses are being hit especially hard by the COVID-19 crisis. The good news is, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is taking action to help small business owners stay on their feet. They’re offering regular updates and guidance for small businesses and—most importantly—Economic Industry Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Payroll Protection Program Loans (PPP) to those who have no alternative credit options.
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
John Hopkins University, based out of Baltimore, Maryland, has a reputation as one of the world’s top medical schools. They have created a Coronavirus hub on their website, offering advice, daily situation reports and real time updates.
Their interactive map is the go-to-spot for numbers and graphics tracking the spread of the disease. An important watch out, though: the red circles showing the size of the outbreak are by default located in the center of the state or country shown (it doesn’t always mean that’s where all the cases are concentrated).
International Air Travel Association
The fight against Coronavirus has resulted in travel bans and border restrictions all across the globe. However, sometimes there may be reasons somebody cannot avoid travelling. In those cases, check the International Air Travel Association (IATA) website for the latest recommendations.
They provide an up-to-date list of where there are travel restrictions and to whom they apply.
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