COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources
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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
Find out if you are currently eligible for a vaccine, sign up to get notified, or find a vaccine provider at
Get Your Shot (Orange County NC)
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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SAMHSA's National Helpline (24/7)
call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
call 800-273-TALK (8255) or chat with a person at the Lifeline here.
National Domestic Violence Helpline (24/7)
call 1-800-799-7233
text LOVEIS to 22522
log onto thehotline.org
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CDC
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.
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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
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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.
NC Resources
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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.
Triangle County Information
National and International Resources
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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”).
Dashboards: COVID-19 Cases
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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.
International Travel
About COVID-19
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New England Journal of Medicine Coronavirus UpdatesA collection of articles and other resources on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, including clinical reports, management guidelines, and commentary.
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Coronavirus Information Center (Elsevier)Free health and medical research on novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
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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.
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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.
Getting a Vaccination
Group 4 High Risk Persons now eligible starting March 17th
Find out if you are currently eligible for a vaccine and and sign up to get notified at https://findmygroup.nc.gov/.
Vaccine providers near Orange County NC:
- Orange County Health Department ― Visit their Get Your Shot page to sign up or call 919-913-8088 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.
- UNC Health ― Visit the Get Vaccinated page or call 984-215-5485 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
- Piedmont Health Services ― Visit the COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination page or call 919-545-3452.
- COMING SOON! Hillsborough Pharmacy ― Visit their Home Page or call 919-245-1212.
- Duke Health ― Visit the COVID-19 Vaccines Update page to join the waiting list. If you are a Duke MyChart user, you can check Duke MyChart regularly to view appointment availability.
- Cone Health ― Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Information page to join the waiting list.
- Durham Veterans Affairs Health Care System ― Call 919-286-0411 and dial 0 for the operator to schedule an appointment if you are a veteran at high risk or a veteran frontline essential worker. See the system’s website for more information. See the COVID-19 Vaccine for High Risk Veterans to see the listing of veterans eligible now for vaccination through the VA.
Data from Get Your Shot (Orange County NC)
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.
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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.
Patient Information for COVID-19
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.