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This guide is a collaboration of the UNC-Chapel Hill Health Sciences Library and the North Carolina AHEC.

COVID-19 help

If you have specific questions or concerns related to coronavirus, call the North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services (NC DHHS) 24/7 phone number
1-866-462-3821
or visit the NC DHHS Coronarivus website for more information.

In the event of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

You can also submit questions online by selecting Chat at www.ncpoisoncontrol.org.

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Latest News

For the latest information, residents of North Carolina should visit the
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services at
www.ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus
and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 section of the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

CDC News Room
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases Dashboard (Johns Hopkins CSSE)
COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard (University of Virginia Biocomplexity Institute)
LitCovid (National Library of Medicine)
LitCovid is a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about the 2019 novel Coronavirus. It is the most comprehensive resource on the subject, providing a central access to 737 (and growing) peer-review articles. The articles are updated daily and are further categorized by different research topics and geographic locations for improved access.

North Carolina Updates

UNC Updates

Interim President Bill Roper Addresses COVID-19 Response (UNC System)
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research Responds to COVID-19
UNC Health COVID-19 resources
UNC Gillings School of Public Health Coronavirus Resources
UNC-Chapel Hill campus updates on Covid-19 (UNC Environmental Health and Safety)
Anyone who has returned from an affected region within the past 14 days and is sick with fever and a cough, or difficulty breathing, should seek medical care immediately and call ahead to the doctor’s office to inform them of recent travel and symptoms. Students with symptoms should call Campus Health at 919-966-6603 (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or 919-966-6573 (Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.); faculty or staff can call the University Employee Occupational Health Clinic at 919-966-9119 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or your healthcare provider.

Anyone with questions about travel guidelines can call the UNC hotline at 919-445-5000. The hotline will be staffed Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Messages left after hours will be returned within one working day.
COVID-19 links (UNC Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases)
University of North Carolina System, Health Concern: Novel Coronavirus
COVID-19 information resources for UNC System institutions, including:

North Carolina Resources

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Response in North Carolina (NCDHHS)
Get the latest news and updates on COVID-19 in North Carolina, including precaution and preparations for Individuals, Families and Communities; Businesses and Employers; Health Care; Colleges, Schools and Child Care; and Long-term Care Facilities.
North Carolina Interim Guidance for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Investigations (NCDPH)
Coronavirus Resource Guide (NC Chamber of Commerce)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Epidemiology
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Information for Healthcare Professionals and Local Health Departments
State Quarantine and Isolation Statutes (National Conference of State Legislatures)

NC County / Local Information

National and International Resources

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary (NIH)
CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in almost 70 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).
Coronavirus Disease 2019 COVID-19 (CDC)
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak (World Health Organization)

Dashboards: COVID-19 Cases

COVID-19 cases in the U.S. (CDC)
This page will be updated by the CDC regularly at noon Mondays through Fridays. Numbers close out at 4 p.m. the day before reporting.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases Dashboard (Johns Hopkins CSSE)
COVID-19 Surveillance Dashboard (University of Virginia Biocomplexity Institute)
Genomic analysis of COVID-19 spread. Situation report. (Nextstrain)

International Travel

About COVID-19

New England Journal of Medicine Coronavirus Updates
A collection of articles and other resources on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, including clinical reports, management guidelines, and commentary.
Coronavirus Information Center (Elsevier)
Free health and medical research on novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Course: Information on the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. There are ongoing investigations to learn more. This information is not approved for Continuing Education credit. Provided by South East AHEC.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public (WHO)
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others using the information on this website.

COVID-19 Supplies

For disinfection, diluted household bleach solutions, alcohol solutions with at least 70% alcohol, and most common EPA-registered household disinfectants should be effective. The American Chemistry Council Center for Biocide Chemistries maintains a list of products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogens claims .

Recommendations for U.S. Households with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CDC)

How to Clean & Disinfect (CDC)
Wear disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Gloves should be discarded after each cleaning. If reusable gloves are used, those gloves should be dedicated for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces for COVID-19 and should not be used for other purposes. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and disinfection products used. Clean hands immediately after gloves are removed. If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
Mythbusters: Common misconceptions about the coronavirus (WHO)

Patient Information for COVID-19

Prevention & Treatment of COVID-19 (CDC)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public (WHO)
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others using the information on this website.
Show Me the Science - How to Wash Your Hands
Show Me the Science – When & How to Use Hand Sanitizer in Community Settings (CDC)
Mythbusters: Common misconceptions about the coronavirus (WHO)
Coronavirus Infections (Medline Plus)
What to Do If You Are Sick With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Call ahead to a healthcare professional if you develop a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or difficulty breathing, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or if you live in or have recently traveled to an area with ongoing spread. Tell your healthcare professional about your recent travel or contact. Your healthcare professional will work with your state’s public health department and CDC to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19.
Recommended precautions for household members, intimate partners, and caregivers in a nonhealthcare setting (CDC)
Household members, intimate partners, and caregivers in a nonhealthcare setting may have close contact2 with a person with symptomatic, laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 or a person under investigation. Close contacts should monitor their health; they should call their healthcare provider right away if they develop symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, shortness of breath).
How to Clean & Disinfect (CDC)
Wear disposable gloves when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces. Gloves should be discarded after each cleaning. If reusable gloves are used, those gloves should be dedicated for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces for COVID-19 and should not be used for other purposes. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning and disinfection products used. Clean hands immediately after gloves are removed. If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
COVID-19 Fact Sheets (COVID-19 Health Literacy Project)
COVID-19 Fact Sheets available in 34 languages. All materials are reviewed and vetted by physicians and medical school faculty members at the Harvard hospitals, created in collaboration with Harvard Health Publishing.

UNC Health Coronavirus Information

UNC Health Coronavirus / COVID-19 Resources

How Can I Help?

Ways You Can Help (UNC Health)
While we are urging people to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidance for social distancing and staying home as much as possible, many people are still looking for ways they can help. You can donate supplies, such as masks, gloves, eye protection or disinfectants, or donate blood.
COVID-19 in Our Community: How You Can Help- 16 March 2020 (Chapelboro.com)
Make a Gift to the UNC COVID-19 Response Fund

Sew or 3d Print Supplies

Consider sewing or 3d printing protective supplies to donate to healthcare workers! See our collection of patterns for ideas.

Making Protective Equipment & Supplies

Please consider donating extra masks, face shields, gloves, and other personal protective equipment to UNC Hospitals or a nearby healthcare facility!

Sewing Patterns

3d Printing Patterns

3D Face Shield V3 (Budmen Industries)
3D Printing and COVID-19 (3dprinting.com)
3D printing in support of COVID-19 containment efforts (HP)
Addressing COVID-19 with the Maker Community (UCSF)
COVID-19 Response: 3D Printing PPE Equipment (UCLA)
Face Shield Prototypes (U Mass Amherst)
UCSF 3D Printed Face Shield Project
VESper (Prisma Health)
VESper™ is a new device that allows one ventilator to support up to four patients under emergency use authorization by the FDA. Hospitals can apply to receive the free source code and printing specifications for the device.

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources