General COVID-19 Resources

A wealth of virtual documents, guidelines, and tools (apps, podcasts, videos, etc.) are available to support the overall COVID-19 data collection and response efforts. Follow the links below for:

COVID-19 Disease and Preventing Transmission
Current Disease Status
Long COVID and Post-COVID Conditions
Region VIII Health Centers COVID-19 Monthly Snapshots

COVID-19 DISEASE AND PREVENTING TRANSMISSION

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China, and has since spread globally, resulting in the coronavirus pandemic.

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: fever or chills, new loss of taste or smell, cough, muscle or body aches, sore throat, headache, congestion or runny nose, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, or vomiting. Older adults and people who have underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease, or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Source: CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Symptoms.

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Antibody Response Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Implications for Immunity: A Living Rapid Review
The Scientific Medical Policy Committee (SMPC) of the American College of Physicians (ACP) developed these living, rapid practice points to summarize the current best available evidence on the antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 infection and protection against reinfection with SARS-CoV-2.

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Built Environment Considerations to Reduce Transmission
Articles discussing the potential for COVID-19 transmission via the built environment (e.g., computers, counters, doorknobs, faucets); the authors suggest mitigation strategies that can potentially prevent or reduce virus transmission that may be implemented in the community at large.

Alameda Health Consortium
Mask on to Move On
This website discussed the campaign to provide education and outreach about the necessity of face coverings.

American Public Health Association (APHA)
COVID-19
Resources for fighting misinformation, advocacy, and public health guidance.

COVID-19 Journal Collection
The Journal provides not only the history and the recent evidence to determine the public health we need but also the forum for diverse opinions about how to best construct the public health we need.

We Can Do This
This website contains printable communication materials in both English and Spanish, about who is at risk for severe illness from COVID-19, available COVID-19 treatment options, and the importance of starting treatment early.

Buffalo Documentary Project
Fight For Good
This webpage includes information about the documentary film produced in collaboration with Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. The 22-minute film explores the center’s work, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disease Information and Resources
Information on protecting self and community, symptoms, and considerations for elderly adults. Also includes the latest updates, information on reported cases in the U.S., and more.

Coronavirus FAQs
Includes information on disease basics, how it spreads, symptoms and testing, and more.

COVID-19 Plan
Information about how to prepare a personal COVID-19 plan in case an individual becomes infected.

COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation (Q&I) Calculator
The Quarantine and Isolation (Q&I) Calculator provides an easy-to-use way to figure out when and for how long people with COVID-19 and close contacts need to stay home, get tested, and wear a well-fitting mask. The calculator also provides important information about what precautions people with COVID-19 and their close contacts can take to protect loved ones and slow the spread of COVID-19 in communities.

How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask
Infographic and guidance on how to wear a mask to effectively prevent COVID-19.

Improve How Your Mask Protects You
Updated on February 13, 2021 this webpage highlights the new recommendations to improve mask protection including wearing a disposable surgical mask under a cloth mask.

Improving Ventilation in Your Home
Learn how to improve a home’s ventilation to help prevent COVID-19 from spreading to other people.

Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
Recommended infection prevention and control (IPC) practices for routine healthcare delivery and when delivering care to a suspected or positive COVID-19 patient.

One-Stop Shop Toolkits
Videos, Social Media, PSAs, Print Resources, Checklists, FAQs, and Web Resources you need to successfully communicate with your audiences.

Print Resources
Resources including ’15 Ways to Slow the Spread,’ ‘How to Safely Wear and Take Off a Cloth Face Covering,’ and more in 15 languages.

Quarantine and Isolation
There is some confusion over what the terms Quarantine and Isolation really mean. Sometimes they are used interchangeably, however they do have two very different meanings. Understand the difference and what the suggestions are for individuals in both situations.

Self-Testing
Healthcare providers should consider recommending that their patients perform COVID-19 self-tests (also referred to as home tests or over-the-counter tests) before indoor gatherings and encourage their guests to do the same.

Symptoms of COVID-19
This resource provides up to date symptoms of COVID-19.

Updates to CDC’s COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines in Healthcare and Non-healthcare Settings
The CDC updated COVID-19 quarantine and isolation recommendations for healthcare and non-healthcare settings. This recording of a COCA Call, held on January 13, 2022, discussed the science supporting these changes, the populations and settings to which these changes apply, and additional precautions people should take at the end of quarantine or isolation.

Understanding Risk
Find out how to determine an individual’s risk of experiencing severe illness from COVID-19.

When and How to Wash Your Hands
Handwashing is one of the best ways to slow the spread of COVID-19. This webpage contains information on when and how to wash hands.

When to Clean, When to Disinfect, and What Science Says about SARS-CoV-2 on Surfaces and Social Distancing
Information on social distancing best practices.

Coleman Associations
Podcast Series
A series of 10 – 30 minute podcasts about health center leadership, vaccinations and innovations.

CovidRoadMap.org
Getting to and Sustaining the Next Normal: A Roadmap for Living with COVID
This webpage contains a 136-page report written by dozens of experts that provides a comprehensive roadmap to the next normal both to address the pandemic and protect against future biosecurity threats. The group identified 12 key areas of focus, including long COVID, equity, and vaccines. The report also addresses concerns about how the end of the pandemic will disrupt the U.S. health care system when policies introduced during the public health emergency come to an end.

ECRI
COVID-19 Resource Center
Free COVID-19 resources for the healthcare community. Visit this COVID-19 Resource Center often for the latest information and life-saving resources.

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
The website is updated regularly and includes answers to questions about the Health Center Vaccine Program and the HHS mask distribution program that started in February 2021.

Hesperian
Coronavirus – COVID-19
Information on COVID-19, how the virus is spread, who it infects, how to prevent infection, and more.

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicine
COVID-19 Responses & Resources
View this webpage for the latest updates on how the National Academies are rapidly mobilizing critical expertise in science, engineering, and medicine to inform government response and recovery efforts and are facilitating collaboration across research disciplines and between the public and private sectors.

Critical Findings on COVID-19
This free document includes summaries and highlights of many of the Academies’ key publications on COVID-19, including consensus study reports, workshop and webinar proceedings, and rapid expert consultations.

National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
Dashboard: Health Center Location and COVID-19 Severity
This dashboard was created in partnership with KPMG to illustrate the locations of Community Health Centers and the severity of COVID-19 in their zip codes.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and Resources for Community Health Centers
Hub for information Community Health Centers can use to strengthen readiness efforts and educate their communities.

Research Fact Sheets and Infographics
Fact sheet and infographic topics include National Findings on Health Centers’ Response to COVID-19, Health Centers’ Experiences with COVID-19 Testing, and Health Centers on the Frontlines of COVID-19: The First 6 Months.

National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN)
Essential COVID-19 Resources
The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) created the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) as part of the National Infrastructure for Mitigating the Impact of COVID-19 within Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities (NIMIC) Initiative. The National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN) collaborates with community-based organizations across the nation to deliver education, information and resources to help fight the pandemic.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
COVIDCode Study
This website details the NIH effort to recruit participants for a study to understand how genetics influence the severity of COVID-19. Please share with potential volunteers who live in the U.S. and have tested positive for COVID-19.

National Institutes of Health’s Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx)
When to Test Calculator
With support from The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), the When To Test Calculator for Individuals and Organizations was developed to help people determine if they are at risk of getting or transmitting COVID-19 based on just a few variables, such as vaccination status, transmission rates in the geographic area, and mitigation behaviors. The calculator includes answers to frequently asked questions and links both to resources on testing strategies and on obtaining supplies, including home tests.

Pandemics Explained
Pandemics Explained; Unlocking Evidence for Better Decision Making
Researchers and public health experts unite to bring clarity to key metrics for COVID-19 response.

Public Health Communications Collaborative
Public Health Communications Collaborative
The Public Health Communications Collaborative was created to coordinate and amplify public health messaging on COVID-19 issues to increase Americans’ confidence in health guidance by communicating the best available science and by quickly correcting misinformation.

Shareable Graphic: What Mask Should I Wear?
Along with getting vaccinated and boosted, wearing a well-fitting mask over your mouth and nose in indoor public settings or crowds is crucial to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Experts recommend you upgrade your mask to a high filtration respirator if you want optimal protection. Use this resource to promote the highest level of mask protection. The resource is also available in Spanish.

Public Health Foundation
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Training
Training related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is available through the TRAIN Learning Network, a national learning network that aggregates training opportunities for public health, healthcare, and preparedness professionals from thousands of training providers. This includes training from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and other organizations.

Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub)
Rural Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Guide with information on activities underway to address COVID-19 in rural communities.

Societal Experts Action Network (SEAN), National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Encouraging Adoption of Protective Behaviors to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19: Strategies for Behavior Change
Guidance that identifies promising strategies to make the adoption of protective behaviors against COVID-19 more likely.

The Infection Prevention Strategy (TIPS)
COVID-19 Resource Page
Various articles, best practice protocols, posters, and videos about infection control practices during COVID-19.

USA.gov
Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19
Information on the federal government’s response to COVID-19.

U.S. Congress
Preparing for and Preventing the Next Public Health Emergency: Lessons Learned from the Coronavirus Crisis
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, chaired by Rep. James E. Clyburn, released its final report and held a final hearing on December 14, 2022. The report provides the Select Subcommittee’s final 30 recommendations to strengthen the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to public health and economic emergencies.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
COVID.gov
A new one-stop shop website to help all people in the U.S. gain even better access to lifesaving tools like vaccines, tests, treatments, and masks, as well as get the latest updates on COVID-19 in their area.

Test to Treat
The nationwide Test to Treat initiative gives individuals an important way to rapidly access free lifesaving treatment for COVID-19. In this program, people are able to get tested and – if they are positive and treatments are appropriate for them – receive a prescription from a health care provider, and have their prescription filled all in one location.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
Includes products that meet EPA’s criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19.

United States Postal Service (USPS)
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Residential households in the U.S. are eligible for #2 orders of #4 free at-home COVID-19 tests on this USPS.com webpage.

The White House
Path Out of the Pandemic
President Biden has implemented a six-pronged, comprehensive national strategy that employs the same science-based approach that was used to successfully combat previous variants of COVID-19 earlier this year.

The White House, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Coronavirus.org
Includes information on how to prepare and protect yourself, what to do if you think you are sick, symptoms, who is most at risk, what social distancing is, and more.

World Health Organization (WHO)
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak
Updates and resources on the COVID-19 outbreak.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public
Information includes Q&As, staying safe at gatherings, and handling misinformation.

CURRENT DISEASE STATUS

Becker’s Hospital Review
An Omicron Subvariant ‘Cheat Sheet’
This website provides a breakdown of the five most prevalent omicron subvariants, listed in order of their estimated case proportions, for the week ending Nov. 12, 2022.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
COVID-19 by County
COVID-19 Community Levels is a tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data.

COVID Data Tracker
Up to date information on new COVID-19 subvariants and what their mutations may mean for repeat infections, symptoms, case spikes and treatment options.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly (MMWR) Novel Coronavirus Reports
All MMWR reports regarding COVID-19 from February to the present. There is also a link to the MMWR COVID-19 Weekly Briefing Podcast that highlights the latest scientific information from the COVID-19 response.

Science Update
Sign up to receive the COVID-19 Science Updates in your inbox. This weekly series provides brief summaries of new COVID-19-related studies on many topics, including epidemiology, clinical treatment and management, laboratory science, and modeling.

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
Health Center COVID-19 Survey: National Summary Report
Published COVID-19 data collected from HRSA-funded health centers.

Health Center COVID-19 Testing
Dashboard that provides a high-level view of total COVID-19 tests conducted and the distribution of positive COVID-19 tests by race and ethnicity.

Health Center Program Look-Alikes COVID-19 Survey: National Summary Report
Published COVID-19 data collected from federally-qualified health center look-alikes.

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)
COVID-19 Projections
Projections for use of hospital resources, deaths per day, total deaths, and more for the nation as a whole and state-by-state.

Johns Hopkins University
Coronavirus Resource Center: Tracking
Global cases and trends, updated daily.

Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)
Community Health Centers’ Role in Delivering Care to the Nation’s Underserved Populations During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Article published in December 2020 that examines how health centers have adapted their service delivery models during the pandemic response and the current challenges they face continuing to meet patients’ needs.

Kaiser Health News (KHN)
COVID-19: Latest News on the Coronavirus Outbreak
Consistently updated page of news stories about coronavirus.

Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University
In the COVID-19 Pandemic, Community Health Centers Are the Front Line for High-Risk, Medically Underserved Communities
Update that underscores the central role of health centers in controlling community spread while ensuring that patients have access to their regular source of health care throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

MedPage Today
Infectious Disease – COVID-19
News updates related to coronavirus.

Medscape
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
News updates related to coronavirus.

Modern Healthcare
Coronavirus
News updates, perspectives, clinical guidelines, and more.

The New York Times
When Could the U.S. Reach Herd Immunity?
Article published in February 2021 that considers all the variables to predict possible timelines of reaching herd immunity in the U.S.

Rural Community Health Network
Data Note: Key Updates from the Health Center COVID-19 Survey (Week #32): The Status of Community Health Centers as the Nation Enters the Worst Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
A new data note summarizes survey data collected by HRSA, as reported for the week of November 6, 2020, and also reports updated trends data for the seven-month period from April through November 6.

Nearly Half of Community Health Center Patients Qualify for Phase One COVID-19 Vaccinations.
Nearly half of all patients served by community health centers (CHCs) qualify for phase one COVID-19 immunizations under priority guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

U.S. Census Bureau
COVID-19 Demographic and Economic Resources
The site provides access to data that may be useful in decision-making, including state and local data on at-risk populations, poverty, health insurance coverage, and employment.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
HHS Protect Public Data Hub
This site provides information on the current state of the American health care system.

World Health Organization (WHO)
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Weekly Epidemiological Update and Weekly Operational Update
The Weekly Epidemiological Update provides an overview of cases and deaths, highlighting key data and trends as well as other pertinent epidemiological information concerning the COVID-19 pandemic.

LONG COVID AND POST-COVID CONDITIONS

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
How Right Now
This webpage provides helpful tools for navigating conversations about the type of support someone with post-COVID conditions might need.

Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as Post-COVID conditions (PCC) or Long COVID. This webpage contains clinical information on Long COVID and Post-COVID conditions.

Post–COVID Conditions Among Adult COVID-19 Survivors Aged 18–64 and ≥65 Years — United States, March 2020–November 2021
CDC recommends routine assessment for post-COVID conditions among persons who survive COVID-19. This CDC study paints a more detailed picture of the impact of long COVID.

Post-COVID Conditions: CDC Science
This webpage contains information about the CDC efforts to analyze healthcare data on Post-COVID conditions in a variety of populations and settings.

Post-COVID Conditions: Overview for Healthcare Providers
This webpage links to clinical guidance and scientific research pertaining to Post-COVID conditions.

Stress and Coping
This webpage contains resources for individuals coping with Long COVID and Post COVID conditions.

Colorado School of Public Health- The Institute for Science and Policy
COVID-19: Looking Back and Looking Forward
This recorded webinar from March 13, 2023, focuses on Long COVID, and includes a discussion of what has been learned about the virus, what has changed, and what the future may hold.

Conversations on Healthcare
Are Long COVID Patients Exaggerating? Biden Top Doctor Says No: “Long COVID is Real”
Admiral Rachel L. Levine, MD, Assistant Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, joins “Conversations on Health Care” to push back against Long COVID doubters.

ECHO
Long COVID and Fatiguing Illness Recovery Program (LC&FIRP)
The LC&FIRP quarterly courses are CDC-funded learning sessions in a 45-minute, self-paced course platform that is intended to rapidly disseminate Post-COVID Conditions (PCC) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) findings and emerging best practices.

Harvard Medical School
Long COVID: The Silent Pandemic
The Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care is offering an online course on Long COVID on Friday, April 28,2023 from 9:00 am till 5:00 pm EST.

Migrant Clinicians Network
Understanding the Impact of Long COVID on Disenfranchised Communities
This article discusses the impact that Long COVID has on the physical and mental health of individuals living in disenfranchised communities.

National COVID-19 Resiliency Network (NCRN)
Long COVID In Our Communities
This infographic and video explain what Long COVID is, how it affects individuals who have it, and how to prevent it. It also details a research study opportunity regarding Long COVID to help public health practitioners in the search for answers on Long COVID.

National Health Care for the Homeless Council (NHCHC)
Interim Adapted Clinical Guidelines for Post-COVID Conditions (Long COVID)
The CDC recently released interim guidance for supporting individuals with Post-COVID conditions, also known as “Long COVID.” The purpose of this guide is to adapt the CDC clinical guidance for health care providers to meet the unique needs and challenges that people experiencing homelessness may face while managing Long COVID.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
RECOVER: Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) created the RECOVER Initiative to learn about the long-term effects of COVID-19. Individuals can participate in this initiative by sharing experiences and volunteering to participate in research.

Development of a Definition of Postacute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
The National Institute of Health (NIH) published this study on May 23, 2023. The research identifies the underlying mechanisms of long COVID to develop interventions and treatments. 37 symptoms across multiple pathophysiological domains were identified in patients 6 months post-COVID infection.

National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation (NIHCM)
Long Covid and the Importance of Boosters
This webpage contains information, including an infographic, on the importance of COVID-19 boosters in preventing Long Covid in individuals.

Long COVID: New Research and the Economic Toll
Recorded webinar from December 15, 2022, where experts discuss long COVID and hear about ongoing research to help fill the knowledge gap about this emerging illness.

Long COVID: What We Know
This infographic explores what we currently know about long COVID. It also offers methods for preventing long COVID through protective measures and vaccines.

Nature Medicine
Long COVID after Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Research article that provides evidence that Long COVID can happen after breakthrough infections in vaccinated people, and that older adults face higher risks for the long-term effects.

Long-COVID Treatments: Why the World is Still Waiting
Research article that discusses how researchers are testing ways to combat the lasting symptoms of Long-COVID.

The Lancet
Identifying Who has Long COVID in the USA: A Machine Learning Approach Using N3C Data
The National Institutes of Health’s RECOVER Initiative is addressing the urgent need to understand Long COVID, identify treatments, and accurately identify who has it. Using machine learning, researchers in this article find patterns in electronic health record data to better identify those likely to have the condition.

University of Colorado Health
Research Study that Aims to Unravel the Mysteries of Long COVID
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a site for RECOVER, a study that aims to probe the mysteries of long COVID, a condition that plagues millions of people after they recover from COVID-19. University of Colorado Health is seeking individuals who have experienced Long COVID to participate in this study.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Guidance on Long COVID as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557
The Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice have joined together to provide guidance that explains that Long COVID can be a disability under Titles II (state and local government) and III (public accommodations) of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1557).

Health+ Long Covid Human-Centered Design Report
Report highlighting insights and opportunities to support patients’ experiences with Long COVID and provides recommendations and relevant resources to support patients through high-quality care.

The National Research Action Plan on Long COVID
This U.S. government-wide national research action plan was created in coordination with 14 government departments and agencies. This research action plan focuses on advancing prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and provision of services and supports for individuals and families experiencing Long COVID.

REGION VIII HEALTH CENTERS COVID-19 MONTHLY SNAPSHOTS